What is the X-Particles Challenge?

Andy Needham created the X-Particles Challenge in 2015 in response to the release of XP3. It was such a significant update, the premise for the competition was to create an animation using your favourite feature. The goal of the competition has always been to inspire creativity using Cinema 4D by Maxon and INSYDIUM’s X-Particles plugin for C4D to create art.

X-Particles is a full-featured particle and VFX system for Cinema 4D developed by INSYDIUM. If you've used MoGraph in C4D, working with X-Particles will be familiar. It's fun to play with and feels as easy to use as MoGraph.

If you don't own an X-Particles license you can register and download a 30 day trial here. Alternatively, INSYDIUM offer various subscription options for X-Particles.

Where can I learn X-Particles?

There are a variety of resources to learn X-Particles.

• Andy Needham hosts X-Particles Essential Training on LinkedIn Learning and on Lynda.com.

• INSYDIUM have a fantastic video manual and provide X-Particles training on their site.
  

• helloluxx provide premium X-Particles training.
  

• Greyscalegorilla offer Various free X-Particles tutorials and a round up of the 25 Best X-Particles Tutorials. Additionally, Jon Bosley hosts Greyscalegorilla’s Guide to X-Particles. Which is available through Greyscalegorilla Plus.