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 appearance
- Integrate steam into 3D compositions
Level: Advanced
Skills you'll gain:
After Effects, Particles, Compositing, Animation
Key Insights
- Use CC Particle Systems 2 for steam effects.
- Reverse gravity to make particles rise.
- Adjust particle size for a foggy appearance.
- Utilize additive transfer modes for blending.
- Control opacity for subtle steam visibility.
- Keyframe emitter position to follow moving objects.
- Experiment with birth and death sizes of particles.
- Use levels to enhance particle visibility.
- Combine multiple particle layers for complexity.
- Mask elements to integrate effects seamlessly.
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