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Description
Fire Dynamics Simulator (FDS) serves as a free and open-source platform for the modeling and visualization of flows influenced by fire. This computational fluid dynamics code effectively solves a variant of the Navier–Stokes equations tailored for low-speed, thermally-driven airflow, focusing particularly on the transport of smoke and heat resulting from fires. Employing large-eddy simulation, it captures the intricacies of fire-plume dynamics and can be utilized in diverse scenarios, such as those involving wind, sprinklers, ventilation systems, and various materials that affect fire behavior. Users create scenarios by utilizing text-based input files, execute the calculations within FDS, and subsequently evaluate the output data. The simulator presents results from both FDS and CFAST simulations through advanced OpenGL-based 3D graphics, incorporating scientific visualization techniques that include animated representations of smoke and tracer particles, two- and three-dimensional shaded contours, iso-surfaces, temperature distributions, and flow vectors that display both direction and intensity. In addition to these features, FDS is continually updated to enhance user experience and functionality, making it a vital tool for researchers and safety professionals alike.
Description
The Trapcode Suite integrates advanced 3D particle systems directly into After Effects, allowing users to employ particle emitters for generating effects such as fire, water, smoke, and snow, alongside the construction of intricate technological visuals, including particle grids, text, and 3D shapes. You can merge various particle systems within a single 3D environment and develop emitters that can produce additional emitters, leading to impressive visual outcomes. Thanks to GPU acceleration, the Trapcode plugins enable rapid attainment of stunning results. The suite is equipped with a physics engine that offers an array of robust behaviors, forces, and environmental controls. Notably, Particular breathes life into particles through innovative flocking and predator/prey dynamics, enhancing realism with a blend of bounce and air physics. Both Particular and Form provide functionalities for crafting organic fluid simulations, where particle systems interact to yield captivating visuals, thus expanding creative possibilities for artists and designers seeking to push the boundaries of their work.
API Access
Has API
No
API Access
Has API
No
Integrations
FireFlow Studio for FDS
Yes
OpenGL
Yes
Red Giant Complete
No
Pricing Details
Free
Free Trial
No
Free Version
Yes
Pricing Details
$49.91 per month
Free Trial
No
Free Version
No
Deployment
Web-Based
No
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
No
iPad App
No
Android App
No
Windows
Yes
Mac
No
Linux
No
Chromebook
No
Deployment
Web-Based
No
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
No
iPad App
No
Android App
No
Windows
Yes
Mac
Yes
Linux
No
Chromebook
No
Customer Support
Business Hours
No
Live Rep (24/7)
No
Online Support
Yes
Customer Support
Business Hours
No
Live Rep (24/7)
No
Online Support
Yes
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
No
Live Training (Online)
No
In Person
No
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
No
Live Training (Online)
No
In Person
No
Vendor Details
Company Name
NIST
Founded
1901
Country
United States
Website
pages.nist.gov/fds-smv/
Vendor Details
Company Name
Maxon
Founded
1986
Country
Germany
Website
www.maxon.net/en/red-giant-complete/trapcode-suite/