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Creating a Teleportation Effect with Cloud Tank Effects Footage

by Sean Amlaner

In this course, we will discuss how to composite a teleportation shot using practical cloud tank effects footage. Software required: Nuke 8 and After Effects.

What you'll learn

In this course, we will discuss how to composite a teleportation shot using practical cloud tank effects footage. This will include creating the entire composite in Nuke consisting of distortion effects, practical fluid effects integration, and clean plate creation, as well as designing and rendering an additional needed effects element using After Effects' effects tool set. By the end of the course, you will have created a fun and exciting live-action teleportation effects shot via various elements including cloud tank effects footage. Software required: Nuke 8 and After Effects.

About the author

Sean has worked as a Senior Digital Compositor for feature film visual effects studios such as Sony Pictures Imageworks, Walt Disney Animation Studios, Technicolor, Rhythm & Hues, and many others. During his career, he has had the opportunity to work on over 40 feature films such as The Incredible Hulk, Kung Fu Panda, Men In Black 3, and Wreck-It Ralph. Sean's educational experience includes an MFA in Visual Effects and a BS in 3D Character Animation. His studio experience has included train... more

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