Particle Dreams

1988

2 min Animation 7.0 7 likes

Dream sequences created using 3D particle systems techniques. Behavior rules are applied to thousands of individual particles to model complex phenomena such as an explosion, a snowstorm, a tumultuous head, and a waterfall. A Connection Machine CM-2 computer was used to perform physical simulations on thousands of particles simultaneously, one processor for each particle.

Director:

Karl Sims

Writers:

Karl Sims

Production:

N/A

Country:

United States, Canada

Cast