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.
Learning Outcomes:
- Generate grain matching original footage
- Use manual sampling for better grain quality
- Apply grain selectively to specific areas
Level: Advanced
Skills you'll gain:
After Effects, Grain Generation, Blending Modes, Color Correction
Key Insights
- Create a solid layer for grain generation.
- Use 50% gray for accurate grain matching.
- Adjust contrast using levels for better visibility.
- Switch sampling from automatic to manual for precision.
- Link sample points to maintain consistency.
- Choose neutral areas for grain sampling.
- Use linear light blending mode for grain application.
- Utilize set matte effect to control grain application.
- Adjust opacity to blend grain seamlessly.
- Compare original and processed footage for quality assurance.
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