particle effects problems [Archive]

20footduck

9th April 2003, 03:37

I am new to combustion and to compositing in general, but am trying to composite a simple particle effect on top of video footage. My main problem is that as soon as i create the particle layer it puts a huge black square over everything (even if the new layer is transparent). I can draw the emitter but obviously have no idea of placement as i cant see the footage underneath that i want to composite onto.

I have looked through quite a few tutorials and a number of other posts but nobody else seems to have this problem...

thanks in advance

Chris

GrantKay

9th April 2003, 07:22

Hi,

Would you please be specific about the hardware that you are using? What display card are you using with your hardware?

You can also try going into the combustion preferences menu and selecting OPENGL. You will find an option called "USE SOFTWARE OPENGL". Try turning this option on and off then proceed to reboot combustion.

See if this improves things.

Regards
Grant

Discreet UK