: The software must be closed and reopened to register the new plugin in the effects menu.

StarDust is known for its "Node-Based" workflow, which differs significantly from traditional layer-based particle systems like Particular.

: Import and use 3D objects as particle emitters or instances.

: Find the file ending in .aex , which is the actual plugin format for After Effects.

: Ensure your GPU drivers are up to date, as StarDust relies heavily on GPU acceleration for real-time previews.