Electricity in a Particle System for Special Effects

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The discussion focuses on creating an electric arc system using Particle Systems in Houdini FX. The user seeks expressions or mathematical methods to manipulate particle positions to simulate the appearance of electricity. There is a request for more detailed descriptions to clarify the specific effects desired. Participants emphasize the need for clearer information to provide effective assistance. The conversation highlights the importance of precise communication in technical discussions.
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Hello,

I work with Particle Systems for special effects (Houdini FX) and I would like to build a electric arc system.
I can offset the positions of every particle by certain rules/conditions or expressions and maybe someone here,
Knows a expression or a good link to something like this. Some math that I can use to change the particle positions in a way, that it looks like electricity

Thank you!
 
Armitage19 said:
I can offset the positions of every particle by certain rules/conditions or expressions and maybe someone here,
Knows a expression or a good link to something like this. Some math that I can use to change the particle positions in a way, that it looks like electricity

What? What particles? What do you mean by, "that it looks like electricity"? We're going to need you to be a lot more descriptive if you want help.
 
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