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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 light and dust effects
  • Adjust particle systems for subtle visual enhancements

Level: Advanced

Skills you'll gain:

After Effects, Atmosphere, Lighting, Particles

Key Insights

  • Use adjustment layers to control overall atmosphere.
  • Adjust glow settings to avoid over-brightening the scene.
  • Utilize curves to counteract brightness changes from effects.
  • Employ masks and feathering for realistic light falloff.
  • Track null objects for precise positioning of light sources.
  • Select colors accurately from original footage for consistency.
  • Implement particle systems for adding dust effects.
  • Experiment with particle settings for desired visual impact.
  • Maintain subtlety in effects to enhance realism.
  • Use pre-compositions for organized workflow and layer management.