Atmosphere & Particles

Airborne Debris

Maximizes realism in spaces where light enters or in old places.

Floating dust/dust motes, tiny particles that sparkle and drift when sunlight comes in

Pollen, gives a warm and dreamy spring feeling in forests or gardens

Falling petals, romantic staging of cherry blossom or rose petals blowing in the wind

Feathers, feathers floating in the air as if an angel or bird has just passed by

Confetti/paper bits, colorful pieces that create a party or festival atmosphere

Debris/rubble, dynamic moments where stones or wood fragments fly from explosions or battle scenes

Cobwebs, detailed touches in the corners of old abandoned houses or caves

Moisture & Weather

Determines the temperature and humidity of the scene.

Fog, low-lying or overall hazy atmosphere, emphasizing mystery and distance

Haze, the phenomenon where distant scenery becomes blurry on hot or dry days

Steam, heat rising from hot coffee, hot springs, or manhole covers

Smoke, from fires or cigarettes, or the acrid feeling of a battlefield

Raindrops, particles of rain that look as if frozen in midair

Snowflakes, snow crystals with vivid detail

Blizzard, rough snow blown by strong winds that blocks visibility

Soap bubbles/bubbles, used to depict underwater or fantastical atmospheres

Light & Energy

Essential for fantasy or dramatic lighting effects.

Sparks/embers, red flame particles flying from campfires, welding, or battlefields

Fireflies, yellow/green glowing dots that gently light up night forests or dark places

Glitter, fine sparkling particles like in cosmetic ads or magical effects

Bioluminescent particles, mysterious spores that emit blue light on their own, like in the movie Avatar

Bokeh particles, the phenomenon where background lights blur into circles and look like grains of light

Lens dust, realistic imperfections where dust on the camera lens surface catches light and shines in hexagons

Magic aura, energy heat-haze rising around a character