Lessons: 17Length: 1.7 hours
In this course, Christopher Kenworthy will show you how easy it is to create smoke, fire, and explosions using Adobe After Effects—without relying on third-party plugins. By learning some simple techniques and built-in filters, you'll be creating realistic-looking smoke, fire and explosions for your film footage in no time.
1.Introduction
1.1Introduction01:40
1.1
Introduction
01:40
2.Creating Smoke
2.1Creating Wisps of Smoke in Adobe After Effects06:00
2.1
Creating Wisps of Smoke in Adobe After Effects
06:00
2.2Compositing Smoke with Video Footage05:41
2.2
Compositing Smoke with Video Footage
05:41
2.3Rising and Billowing Smoke06:19
2.3
Rising and Billowing Smoke
06:19
2.4Shooting Smoke Effects05:25
2.4
Shooting Smoke Effects
05:25
3.Creating Fire in Adobe After Effects
3.1Basic Flame Effects06:44
3.1
Basic Flame Effects
06:44
3.2Shooting Fire Effects06:00
3.2
Shooting Fire Effects
06:00
3.3Adding Fire to Shots11:28
3.3
Adding Fire to Shots
11:28
3.4Completing Shots With Glows06:10
3.4
Completing Shots With Glows
06:10
4.Setting Up Explosions
4.1Explosive Fire04:10
4.1
Explosive Fire
04:10
4.2Setting Up Explosions04:32
4.2
Setting Up Explosions
04:32
4.3Modifying The Explosion04:33
4.3
Modifying The Explosion
04:33
4.4Creating Flying Debris07:57
4.4
Creating Flying Debris
07:57
5.Completing The Explosion
5.1Mixing Debris with Fire and Smoke13:37
5.1
Mixing Debris with Fire and Smoke
13:37
5.2Adding 3D Debris07:39
5.2
Adding 3D Debris
07:39
5.3Flashes and Damage06:03
5.3
Flashes and Damage
06:03
6.Conclusion
6.1Conclusion00:44
6.1
Conclusion
00:44
