Compositing a Teleportation Effect in After Effects
In this series of After Effects tutorials, we will create a science-fiction-inspired teleporter effect. Software required: After Effects CS6.
What you'll learn
In this series of After Effects tutorials, we will create a science-fiction-inspired teleporter effect. We will begin with some character animation that has been matchmoved to a background plate. Then, using some basic dynamics tools and some creative re-purposing of other elements in After Effects' tool box, we will create a swirling portal of energy through which our character will take form. We'll create holographic effects, particle effects, and distortion fields, and finish up the training with some color correction and camera shake. By the end of the After Effects training you'll have the confidence to approach any project with the knowledge that no effect is out of your reach if you're willing to experiment a little! Software required: After Effects CS6.
Table of contents
- Setting up the Project 6m
- Creating a Holographic Effect 12m
- Using CC Ball Action to Create a Particle Effect 11m
- Using Masks to Create a Ripple Effect 13m
- Creating a Swirling Energy Portal 12m
- Creating Tracking Markers for Our Effect Layers 6m
- Creating a Cone of Energy Emanating from the Portal 9m
- Using CC Particle World to Create the Flow of Portal Energy 16m
- Creating a Distortion Field to Simulate a Warping Effect 11m
- Creating Swirling Particles at the Base of the Portal 11m
- Using a Lightning Effect to Open the Portal 7m
- Creating the Transition from Energy Field to Alien 18m
- Compositing the Different Passes for the Alien 11m
- Adding Color Correction 8m
- Adding a Camera Shake 9m
- Adjusting the Background Lighting and Tweaking the Final Effects 14m
