Mir Thing Tutorial

Here's the final clip we'll be re-creating:

Tutorial on creating the above:

Using Trapcode Mir v1
For finishing touches also uses Trapcode Shine and Form.

Covers setting up the "spikey" shape using an amplitude map for the fractal. Also shows the "finishing"; creating the background, light-rays, shadows, glow, atmospheric particles etc.

Abstract Particles Using Trapcode Form and OBJs by VinhSon Nguyen

More info: http://creativedojo.net/tutorial/abstract-particles-with-trapcode-form/

Nebula Galaxy With Trapcode Form Tutorial by VinhSon Nguyen

Trapcode Planet by Philipp Pavlov

Final shot:

Tutorial (silent):

Harry Frank's Trapcode Form Training

The great After Effects teacher Harry Frank has made this 8-part series on Trapcode Form.