Coffee Steam Simulation
Add believable elements to a composite to add more real-world aspects to the scene.
This summary is AI generated
Learning Outcomes:
- Create realistic steam effects using particles
- Adjust particle properties for desired visual effects
- Composite steam into 3D scenes effectively
Level: Advanced
Skills you'll gain:
After Effects, Particle Systems, Compositing, 3D Tracking
Key Insights
- Use CC Particle Systems 2 for steam effects in After Effects.
- Reverse gravity to make particles rise instead of fall.
- Adjust particle size and opacity for a foggy appearance.
- Utilize additive transfer modes for better blending of particles.
- Control birth and death sizes of particles for realism.
- Track particle emitters to follow moving objects in 3D.
- Use levels to enhance visibility of low-opacity particles.
- Experiment with vector blur to smooth particle edges.
- Keyframe emitter position for dynamic steam effects.
- Ensure steam is subtle and not distracting in motion.
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