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Aaron Eaton

Visual Effects Supervisor at Cantina Creative

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Generating a Custom Grain Pass

How to use generate grain that matches the original plate to use to regrain paintwork or graphics that are currently grainless.

This summary is AI generated

Learning Outcomes:

  • Generate grain matching original footage
  • Apply grain selectively to specific areas
  • Adjust grain intensity for desired effect

Level: Advanced

Skills you'll gain:

After Effects, Grain Generation, Blending Modes, Layer Management

Key Insights

  • Use a 50% gray solid for grain generation.
  • Select appropriate noise source layer for accurate grain.
  • Adjust sample size for optimal grain quality.
  • Utilize manual sampling for better grain results.
  • Link sample points and intensities for consistency.
  • Apply linear light blending mode for grain integration.
  • Use set matte effect to control grain application.
  • Compare original and processed footage for consistency.
  • Adjust opacity to blend grain seamlessly.
  • Preserve original grain structure while adding new elements.