Which particle software was used to created this sweeping effect?

Hi Tom, I'm thinking it's Particular. One of the smokey/watery effects from http://people.redgiantsoftware.com/ should be a good start. To get a slightly more hard-edged result as per the video, you can reduce the feathering on the built-in particle type. Another method to achieving a hard-edged result is to apply a wee bit of blur (to spread out the edges) followed by either Matte Choker or Simple Choker to choke and harden the edges.

HTH
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Not much inspiration at the Red People site. Will have to think of taking another approach to recreating these effects.
On closer inspection I think I see how to do what I want.

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Tom
Can you upload the Link of the footage?

Right now its a little bit vague.

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Sorry Tom
There was some problem with my browser. Now its clear.

I feel that Trapcode Particular is used for this effect.

Also, If you apply CC Vector Blur it may give you results similar to this video.

Vishesh Arora
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Great!

Vishesh Arora
3D and Motion Graphics Artist
Films Rajendra

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http://digieffects.wordpress.com

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