FriedPixels has some insights into creating grid-based designs in After Effects using Stardust.

Check out this new tutorial where James Ramirez (Freidpixels) shows how you can create fun grid-based designs in After Effects using Stardust smartly and simply. James shows off the Stardust particle plugin’s flexibility for After effects and what is possible creating grid-based animations.

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Stardust is a Modular 3D particle system for Adobe After Effects, and version 1.6 is another free update to all current customers.