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Aaron Eaton

Visual Effects Supervisor at Cantina Creative

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Atmosphere

Apply atmospheric elements (light, haze, dust) with various presets and effects that add a unique moodiness to your composite.

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Learning Outcomes:

  • Create atmospheric effects using glow and curves
  • Add realistic lamp lighting with falloff
  • Implement dust particles for enhanced ambiance

Level: Advanced

Skills you'll gain:

After Effects, Lighting, Masking, Particle Systems

Key Insights

  • Use adjustment layers to control overall atmosphere.
  • Adjust glow settings to avoid overexposure.
  • Employ curves to counteract brightness changes.
  • Utilize null objects for precise positioning.
  • Mask feathering is crucial for realistic light falloff.
  • Select colors from the original plate for accuracy.
  • CC Particle Systems can simulate dust effectively.
  • Pre-roll particles to enhance visibility in scenes.
  • Maintain subtlety in effects for realism.
  • Layer management is essential for organized workflows.