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
- Use manual sampling for better grain results
- Apply grain selectively to specific areas
Level: Advanced
Skills you'll gain:
After Effects, Grain, Blending, Sampling
Key Insights
- Create a solid layer to generate grain.
- Use 50% gray for accurate grain generation.
- Adjust contrast by pinching levels in grain settings.
- Select noise source layer for grain generation.
- Manual sampling improves grain quality over automatic.
- Link sample points to maintain consistent intensity.
- Use linear light blending mode for grain application.
- Utilize set matte effect to control grain application.
- Adjust opacity to blend custom grain seamlessly.
- Compare grain structure with original footage for accuracy.
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