Bästa Real World Effects podcaster (2025)

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Episode 15 - Mirror, Mirror: Creating Reflections 15:28

16+ y ago15:28

15:28

Using the Zaxwerks 3D Invigorator Pro plug-in, turn a simple rotating 3D logo into a fiery, reflective metallic icon, surrounded by color, particles and flame, with perfect reflections both in the logo and in the fake 2D floor in After Effects itself.Av Steve Holmes, Energi Design

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Episode 15 - Mirror, Mirror: Creating Reflections 15:28

16+ y ago15:28

15:28

Using the Zaxwerks 3D Invigorator Pro plug-in, turn a simple rotating 3D logo into a fiery, reflective metallic icon, surrounded by color, particles and flame, with perfect reflections both in the logo and in the fake 2D floor in After Effects itself.Av Steve Holmes, Energi Design

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Episode 14 - Breathe, Deer: Adding Layers of footage 15:58

16+ y ago15:58

15:58

Use the full 4K resolution of an Artbeats RED footage clip of a deer in a forest, to create the effect of a zoom lens finding and focusing on the animal. Add in thick, falling snow, adjust the temperature from spring to winter, and add the effect of the deer's breath being visible in the cold air, and see how you can turn a simple effect into a com…

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Episode 14 - Breathe, Deer: Adding Layers of footage 15:58

16+ y ago15:58

15:58

Use the full 4K resolution of an Artbeats RED footage clip of a deer in a forest, to create the effect of a zoom lens finding and focusing on the animal. Add in thick, falling snow, adjust the temperature from spring to winter, and add the effect of the deer's breath being visible in the cold air, and see how you can turn a simple effect into a com…

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Episode 13 - A Call To Arms: Adding Smoke Effects 17:55

16+ y ago17:55

17:55

Working on the final plate of the title animation for a World War II video game, see how to enhance two simple Photoshop images by combining them with some unique smoke clips. Learn techniques such as mask integration, mask expansion, layer blending, keying effects, 3D camera animation, expression creation and control with sliders, and camera depth…

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Episode 13 - A Call To Arms: Adding Smoke Effects 17:55

16+ y ago17:55

17:55

Working on the final plate of the title animation for a World War II video game, see how to enhance two simple Photoshop images by combining them with some unique smoke clips. Learn techniques such as mask integration, mask expansion, layer blending, keying effects, 3D camera animation, expression creation and control with sliders, and camera depth…

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Episode 12 - Four Candles, One Legend: Layering and Keying Footage 13:43

16+ y ago13:43

13:43

See how to maximize an investment in one Artbeats HD flame clip to create 4 individual 3D candles to transform a basic, static scene. Learn as Steve reveals cool studio techniques such as Photoshop layer usage, flame keying, parenting, error correction, flickering 3D lights and shadows, and camera depth of field.…

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Episode 12 - Four Candles, One Legend: Layering and Keying Footage 13:43

16+ y ago13:43

13:43

See how to maximize an investment in one Artbeats HD flame clip to create 4 individual 3D candles to transform a basic, static scene. Learn as Steve reveals cool studio techniques such as Photoshop layer usage, flame keying, parenting, error correction, flickering 3D lights and shadows, and camera depth of field.…

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Episode 11 - In the Eye of the Storm: Creating 3D Rain 16:33

17y ago16:33

16:33

Learn secrets of movie special effects as Steve takes you through turning a beautiful Artbeats HD aerial clip into a cold nighttime storm with torrential rain and lightning. Learn how to color adjust clips with a handful of effects for maximum control, then use cool techniques to turn two-dimensional rain clips into truly 3D rain.…

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Episode 11 - In the Eye of the Storm: Creating 3D Rain 16:33

17y ago16:33

16:33

Learn secrets of movie special effects as Steve takes you through turning a beautiful Artbeats HD aerial clip into a cold nighttime storm with torrential rain and lightning. Learn how to color adjust clips with a handful of effects for maximum control, then use cool techniques to turn two-dimensional rain clips into truly 3D rain.…

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Episode 10 - There's No Fire Without Smoke: Creating Smoke Effects 10:22

17y ago10:22

10:22

Enhance a 3D scene, previously animated in episode 9 with fire and lighting effects. Learn how to use some very cool tricks and expressions to create a realistic, volumetric 3D smoke effect using a single HD clip of swirling smoke from Artbeats.Av Steve Holmes, Energi Design

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Episode 10 - There's No Fire Without Smoke: Creating Smoke Effects 10:22

17y ago10:22

10:22

Enhance a 3D scene, previously animated in episode 9 with fire and lighting effects. Learn how to use some very cool tricks and expressions to create a realistic, volumetric 3D smoke effect using a single HD clip of swirling smoke from Artbeats.Av Steve Holmes, Energi Design

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Episode 9 - There's No Smoke Without Fire: Masking & Lighting Techniques 13:21

17y ago13:21

13:21

See how to enhance a basic 3D scene in After Effects with a single HD fire clip from Artbeats, some neat masking techniques, and some very unique lighting effects with expressions, setting a hallway alight with flames, flickering lights and shadows.Av Steve Holmes, Energi Design

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Episode 9 - There's No Smoke Without Fire: Masking & Lighting Techniques 13:21

17y ago13:21

13:21

See how to enhance a basic 3D scene in After Effects with a single HD fire clip from Artbeats, some neat masking techniques, and some very unique lighting effects with expressions, setting a hallway alight with flames, flickering lights and shadows.Av Steve Holmes, Energi Design

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Episode 8 - Type In Distress: Using Transparency & Distortion 13:10

17y ago13:10

13:10

Use several high-definition clips from the Artbeats library to both affect transparency and frantically distort typography, for an HD show promo. Set over the top of a truly stunning clip shot on the RED One camera, the finished piece is both haunting and beautiful.Av Steve Holmes, Energi Design

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Episode 8 - Type In Distress: Using Transparency & Distortion 13:10

17y ago13:10

13:10

Use several high-definition clips from the Artbeats library to both affect transparency and frantically distort typography, for an HD show promo. Set over the top of a truly stunning clip shot on the RED One camera, the finished piece is both haunting and beautiful.Av Steve Holmes, Energi Design

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Episode 7 - Slasher Movie Week: Using Layer Effects 14:02

17y ago14:02

14:02

Create a truly unique and stunning promo for a slasher movie week using high-definition clips from Artbeats Ultra Motion and Mayhem collections. With time-remapping, layer blending and keying techniques, along with some truly remarkable Layer Effects usage, the finished result really does grab your attention!…

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Episode 7 - Slasher Movie Week: Using Layer Effects 14:02

17y ago14:02

14:02

Create a truly unique and stunning promo for a slasher movie week using high-definition clips from Artbeats Ultra Motion and Mayhem collections. With time-remapping, layer blending and keying techniques, along with some truly remarkable Layer Effects usage, the finished result really does grab your attention!…

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Episode 6 - Ten Pin Explosion: Using Slow Motion 11:43

17y ago11:43

11:43

Use high-definition clips from Artbeats Ultra Motion and ReelFire collections to make this incredible title sequence. Mixing 3D, keying and brilliant time-remapping techniques, learn how these clips can change the entire look and energy of a motion graphics piece!Av Steve Holmes, Energi Design

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Episode 6 - Ten Pin Explosion: Using Slow Motion 11:43

17y ago11:43

11:43

Use high-definition clips from Artbeats Ultra Motion and ReelFire collections to make this incredible title sequence. Mixing 3D, keying and brilliant time-remapping techniques, learn how these clips can change the entire look and energy of a motion graphics piece!Av Steve Holmes, Energi Design

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Episode 5 - Smokin' Titles: Using Smoke Effects 8:06

17y ago8:06

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Learn how to enhance a movie title with a single cool and unique HD smoke clip from Artbeats' Reel Fire 3 HD collection. See how to key out the smoke for further compositing, and learn how to use the smoke itself to blur focus on the type over which it passes.Av Steve Holmes, Energi Design

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Episode 5 - Smokin' Titles: Using Smoke Effects 8:06

17y ago8:06

8:06

Learn how to enhance a movie title with a single cool and unique HD smoke clip from Artbeats' Reel Fire 3 HD collection. See how to key out the smoke for further compositing, and learn how to use the smoke itself to blur focus on the type over which it passes.Av Steve Holmes, Energi Design

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Episode 4 - Shadowvision: Create a 3D Scene 10:11

17y ago10:11

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Discover how to add incredibly realistic and moving shadows to a 3D scene in After Effects, using an Artbeats Ultra Water clip as an organic shadow caster. What starts out as a simple scene evolves into a truly realistic and moody environment in which to animate.Av Steve Holmes, Energi Design

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Episode 4 - Shadowvision: Create a 3D Scene 10:11

17y ago10:11

10:11

Discover how to add incredibly realistic and moving shadows to a 3D scene in After Effects, using an Artbeats Ultra Water clip as an organic shadow caster. What starts out as a simple scene evolves into a truly realistic and moody environment in which to animate.Av Steve Holmes, Energi Design

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Episode 3 - A Time to Reflect: Working with Displacement Maps 9:07

17y ago9:07

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Create a stylized and subtle rippling reflection effect of clean typography, for a television title sequence. Learn the ins and outs of Displacement Map effects, made to the highest quality and with ultimate flexibility, thanks to high-definition Ultra Motion clips from Artbeats.Av Steve Holmes, Energi Design

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Episode 3 - A Time to Reflect: Working with Displacement Maps 9:07

17y ago9:07

9:07

Create a stylized and subtle rippling reflection effect of clean typography, for a television title sequence. Learn the ins and outs of Displacement Map effects, made to the highest quality and with ultimate flexibility, thanks to high-definition Ultra Motion clips from Artbeats.Av Steve Holmes, Energi Design

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Episode 2 - A Perfect Time to Bloom: Animate with Controlled Timing 11:43

17y ago11:43

11:43

See how to key out clip backgrounds and enhance transparency, and learn very interesting ways to use Time Remapping and Layer Sequencing to perfectly time the whole animation.Av Steve Holmes, Energi Design

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Episode 2 - A Perfect Time to Bloom: Animate with Controlled Timing 11:43

17y ago11:43

11:43

See how to key out clip backgrounds and enhance transparency, and learn very interesting ways to use Time Remapping and Layer Sequencing to perfectly time the whole animation.Av Steve Holmes, Energi Design