15_SOLID2011.pptVIP

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * An object represented by a particle system is not deterministic, its shape and form is not completely specified. Stochastic processes are used to create and change an objects shape and appearance. Note that particle systems can be used in a deterministic way to create certain objects, e.g., the human head in the video “Particle Dreams” by Karl Sims. * For creating an effect using particle system, you’ll need to define what a particle is and what attributes should it posses. Position: We need to know where the particle in 3d space is so we can render it correctly.