Emulating your favorite VFX is a great way to learn.
If you’re looking for the Ghostbusters Proton Beam or want to make something similar, this is a good tutorial to follow.
You’ll see the power of how using simple tools like FastNoise and Displacement can quickly create complex motion.
It’s also an opportunity to play with a few of the convenient tools available in Reactor.
In this video from Nomad R Productions, you’ll learn about:
- Creating a polygon and background
- Adding movement with FastNoise and Displacement
- Adding Glow
- Making Lightning
- Creating perspective with DVE
- Using Motion Blur and Flares
Gedaly is the Founder and Lead Educator of DVResolve.com and is Blackmagic Design Certified Master Trainer. He’s edited commercials for major brands and has done color & VFX for independent films. He consults on post-production workflow and creating online education. Gedaly is the co-founder of Working.Actor, a former marketing manager for large brands, and creates original film projects with his production company Razee.