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, Animation
Key Insights
- Use CC Particle Systems 2 for generating steam effects.
- Reverse gravity to make particles rise instead of fall.
- Adjust particle size and opacity for realistic steam appearance.
- Utilize additive transfer modes to enhance particle visibility.
- Control birth rate and opacity for dynamic steam generation.
- Employ vector blur to smooth out particle edges.
- Track steam to 3D objects for seamless integration.
- Keyframe emitter position to follow moving objects.
- Experiment with particle color and size for atmospheric effects.
- Use guide layers to better visualize low-opacity effects.
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