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| This is a picture of how I created a lightning bolt with a lens flare effect in the program After Effects |
Many of us have seen amazing effects in movies like realistic explosions, time travel portals, and much more. But do we know how they are actually done? Some people think that, because of technological advances, it’s just click, click, done! Or that it’s something that can be learned from just reading a book and following instructions. In actuality, it can either be a very arduous, frustrating process or a very fun, awesome experience. Being a beginner, I don’t know how to use all special effects programs but the one I found to be the easiest (and best!) one is Adobe After Effects. With this program you will be able to learn basic techniques such as compositing, blending modes, keyframing, and much more. I really recommend this program for beginners because once you are able to learn some of the very basic techniques, you will be able to create so much with. For example, you can animate a 2D character and even create simple 3D shapes and animate those as well! Of course, using this program alone won’t get you very far in the Visual Effects industry but it is a great first step!
Here is a video I created using the program to set my computer on fire:
wow, that is something I never knew about and ejoyed reading. I hope that was an old computer you set on fire! lol
ReplyDeleteVery cool. How fun !
ReplyDeletenever knew you could do tht by just going to a website good blog!
ReplyDeleteThis was a very informative and interesting blog. I watched the video too and was impressed... Your poor space bar! I wasn't expecting it to look so professional. You've inspired me to try Adobe After Effects.
ReplyDeleteI found the Blog helpful if i ever needed to do visual effects. Cause more and more videos are using visual effect in videos.
ReplyDeleteI loved this blog. I used to use photoshop a lot just in my free time but didnt get the program on my new computer. I love your picture of the laptop
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