Particle Illusion is a powerful particle generator that gives users instant access to 3D particles with a huge preset library, hardware acceleration through OpenGL, and advanced features like Fluid Dynamics, Forces, Deflectors, 3D Model Support, node-based navigation, integrated 3D camera with motion blur and depth of field, and more.
Available as a standalone application or as a plug-in version bundled with Continuum.
More information on the Particle Illusion product page.