Coffee Steam Simulation
Add believable elements to a composite to add more real-world aspects to the scene.
Learning Outcomes:
- Create realistic steam effects using particles
- Adjust particle properties for desired visual effects
- Composite steam seamlessly with 3D elements
Level: Advanced
Skills you'll gain:
After Effects, Particle Systems, Compositing, 3D Tracking
Key Insights
- Use CC Particle Systems 2 for particle 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 overlapping particles.
- Control birth and death sizes to simulate steam dissipation.
- Employ levels to enhance visibility of overlapping particles.
- Track particles in 3D space to match moving objects.
- Keyframe emitter position for realistic steam movement.
- Mask out elements to integrate effects with live-action footage.
- Fine-tune parameters for subtle and believable effects.
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