Twice a month we revisit some of our reader’s favorite posts from back in the archives of Aetuts+. Today we’ll look at a my first tutorial for Aetuts+. This tutorial was originally published in March 2009… Enjoy!

In this fun tutorial, Adam walks us through the write-on effect as well as a new way to implement Trapcode Particular to create the popular simulation of an appearing wisp of smoke. He shows us some options to this effect as well how to customize any logo apply these principles in any way you wish.