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<em>The face is a picture of the mind with the eyes as its interpreter.</em> -  Marcus Tullius Cicero</div>
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<div>Eye replacement might sound like something that is only used in movies with huge budgets for special effects, but the truth is, this skill can come in handy for a lot of different projects - whether you're working on a low-budget indie film or simply trying to change the color of an actor's eye in post-production. No matter what your project entails, learning how to do eye replacement will give you a valuable tool in your post-production arsenal.</div>
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<div>In this tutorial, you will learn how to create a realistic, fantastical eye replacement using VFX assets from our <a href="https://www.actionvfx.com/collections/eye-textures-stock-footage"><strong>Eye Textures</strong></a> collection in Adobe After Effects.</div>
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<li><strong>How to track eyeballs in Mocha for AE</strong></li>
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<strong>How to composite elements from the </strong><a href="https://www.actionvfx.com/collections/eye-textures-stock-footage"><strong>Eye Textures</strong></a><strong> collection to live eyeball.</strong>
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<li><strong>How to add fake reflections to create a more realistic result.</strong></li>
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<ul><li><a href="https://www.actionvfx.com/collections/eye-textures-stock-footage"><strong>Eye Textures</strong></a></li></ul>
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Unlock the secrets of realistic eye replacement in Adobe After Effects with our comprehensive tutorial. Learn to track, composite, and add lifelike reflections using the Eye Textures collection. Perfect for filmmakers and VFX artists of all levels. Elevate your visual effects game with ActionVFX's expert guidance and the world's most extensive VFX library. Sign up now for exclusive updates and deals!

In this tutorial, we will learn how to create a realistic eye replacement using VFX in Adobe After Effects.

Realistic Eye Replacement VFX | After Effects Tutorial

<div>So, let's start with a simple definition: What is a Normal Pass? A Normal Pass is a render pass that helps you figure out the orientation of surfaces in your 3D render. This is important because it allows you to control any aspect of your scene better.</div>
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<div>In this tutorial, we will learn how to use Normal Pass to help add lighting to VFX elements during the compositing stage. This tutorial will show you how to do this in 3 of the most widely used compositing software programs available today and features one of our newest collections, <a href="https://www.actionvfx.com/collections/assorted-trees-stock-footage"><strong>Assorted Trees</strong></a>.</div>
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Have you ever wondered how to relight elements in your scene with a Normal Pass? In this VFX tutorial, we'll show you how to do just that by going over this simple process in Adobe After Effects, The Foundry’s Nuke, and Fusion in DaVinci Resolve. By the end of this tutorial, you'll know how to create beautiful, realistic lighting in your VFX shots.

In this tutorial, you will learn how to use the Normal Pass to improve the lighting of your VFX elements in the compositing stage.

How to Relight Elements with Normal Pass | VFX Tutorial

<div>As a VFX artist, you often have to work with what you have on hand. But that doesn't mean you can't create amazing results with the right tools and resources.</div>
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<div>In this video, we'll show you how to use ActionVFX Collections and Maxon's Cinema4D to create a sci-fi scene in Adobe After Effects. So let's take off, shall we? 🚀</div>
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In this VFX Breakdown, I'll show you how I used ActionVFX Collections in After Effects and Maxon's Cinema4D to create a spaceship flyby scene.

In this VFX Breakdown, I'll show you how I created a spaceship flyby scene using ActionVFX Collections in After Effects and Maxon's Cinema4D.

VFX Breakdown | Creating a Sci-Fi Space Scene Using Stock Footage

<div>Corner pin tracking is one of the main features of Mocha AE. Corner pinning allows you to use the position of four points on a source clip and apply that to another object. </div>
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<div>This Quick Tip tutorial will show you some tips and tricks on how to track a corner pin in After Effects using Mocha AE.</div>
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Mocha Corner Pin Tracking is a quick and easy way to track the movement of objects in your video footage in Adobe After Effects. This After Effects Quick Tip tutorial will show you how to use the Corner Pin Tracking tool in Mocha AE to track an object as it moves across your screen. Read more here.

This Quick Tip tutorial will show you how to track a corner pin in After Effects using Mocha AE. It's a simple trick that will make it easier to add texture or remove an object from a surface.

Mocha Corner Pin Tracking | After Effects Quick Tip

<div>Compositing blood VFX elements is a great way to enhance the look of your project - but if done incorrectly, it can take the viewer out of the action and look forced or overdone. The key is in the details of the shot. </div>
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<div>Paying attention to the light, color, and movement of the blood to make sure it looks realistic can really wow your audience!</div>
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<div>In this tutorial, we'll show you some quick tips and tricks for compositing blood elements into a live-action video shot! We'll cover how to choose the best elements for the shot and blend them seamlessly with the environment. </div>
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<div>You'll be able to create realistic and gory blood effects that will add impact to your scene!</div>
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<li><strong>How to add Blood Mist and Blood Splatter for the most realistic results.</strong></li>
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<li><a href="https://www.actionvfx.com/collections/blood-mist-vol-2-stock-footage"><strong>Blood Mist Vol. 2</strong></a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.actionvfx.com/collections/free-blood-mist-stock-footage"><strong>Free - Blood Mist</strong></a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.actionvfx.com/collections/bleeding-fabric-stock-footage"><strong>Bleeding Fabric</strong></a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.actionvfx.com/collections/gore-textures-stock-footage"><strong>Gore Textures</strong></a></li>
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In this tutorial, we will show you how to blend blood VFX into your video using After Effects. We will cover how to choose the best elements for the shot and blend them seamlessly with the environment. This tutorial is geared towards getting the most realistic effect for your video. Follow along with us and take your action sequence to the next level!

In this tutorial, we'll show you some quick tips and tricks for blending blood into your video. We'll cover how to choose the best elements for the shot and blend them seamlessly with the environment in After Effects.

Compositing Blood Tutorial - ActionVFX Quick Tips

<div>Whether you are new to VFX or are an experienced studio artist, the use of third-party tools to loop VFX elements needs to be a part of your skill set. But what if I told you that you can create a seamless loop just using your compositing software?</div>
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<div>This tutorial will show you how to loop VFX elements seamlessly in Adobe After Effects. This is an expansion on our previous tutorial: <a href="https://www.actionvfx.com/blog/how-to-create-an-infinite-loop-in-after-effects-quick-tips-tutorial"><strong>How to Create an Infinite Loop in After Effects</strong></a>.</div>
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<li><strong>The basic workflow of looping VFX stock footage.</strong></li>
<li><strong>A working understanding of how to use transitions to create a seamless loop.</strong></li>
<li><strong>How to apply the looping technique to different types of elements.</strong></li>
</ul>
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<h3><strong>ActionVFX Collections Used:</strong></h3>
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<li><a href="https://www.actionvfx.com/collections/free-bullet-shells-stock-footage"><strong>Free - Bullet Shells</strong></a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.actionvfx.com/collections/ground-fire-vol-2-stock-footage"><strong>Ground Fire Vol. 2</strong></a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.actionvfx.com/collections/flame-torch-stock-footage"><strong>Flame Torch</strong></a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.actionvfx.com/collections/forest-fires-stock-footage"><strong>Forest Fires</strong></a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.actionvfx.com/collections/energy-balls-stock-footage"><strong>Energy Balls</strong></a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.actionvfx.com/collections/small-scale-smoke-plumes-stock-footage"><strong>Small Scale Smoke Plumes</strong></a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.actionvfx.com/collections/rain-stock-footage"><strong>Rain</strong></a></li>
</ul>
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Learn how to loop video elements in Adobe After Effects so that they play continuously. This easy-to-follow tutorial will show you how to create seamless loops for your video or motion graphics project. Follow along with the step-by-step instructions and start creating your own seamless loops in Adobe After Effects today.

In this tutorial, we will show you how to loop VFX elements without the use of 3rd party tools.

How to Loop VFX Elements Seamlessly | Adobe After Effects

<div>Creating a space scene in VFX can be a long and complicated process; especially if you want the best result. But, what if I told you we want to help make your life easier? </div>
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<div>In today’s After Effects tutorial, we will show you how to create a space scene using collections from our newest VFX category: Space! Be sure to check out all 4 collections <a href="https://www.actionvfx.com/blog/just-released-meteors-solar-system-planets-sci-fi-planets-and-stars-nebulas-vfx-collections"><strong>here</strong></a><strong>!</strong>
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<h3><strong>This After Effects tutorial will cover:</strong></h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>How to create a simple space scene consisting of a planet, starry background, and a sun.</strong></li>
<li><strong>How to assemble your planet using the Build Your Own Planet kit in the sci-fi planets collections.</strong></li>
<li><strong>Tips on how to composite a space scene.</strong></li>
</ul>
<div> </div>
<h3><strong>ActionVFX Collections Used:</strong></h3>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.actionvfx.com/collections/sci-fi-planets-stock-footage"><strong>Sci-Fi Planets</strong></a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.actionvfx.com/collections/stars-and-nebulas-stock-footage"><strong>Stars &amp; Nebulas</strong></a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.actionvfx.com/collections/Icon-anamorphic-lens-flares-stock-footage"><strong>Icon: Anamorphic Lens Flare</strong></a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.actionvfx.com/collections/atmospheric-smoke-fog-vol-3-stock-footage"><strong>Atmospheric Smoke &amp; Fog Vol. 3</strong></a></li>
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Do you want to learn how to create a realistic planet in Adobe After Effects? In this tutorial, we'll show you how to use Sci-Fi Planets and Stars & Nebulas; two collections from our newest VFX category: Space  Check out this great way to create your next space scene.

In this tutorial, we will show you how to create a space scene using some of our new Space VFX collections.

How to Easily Create a Realistic Planet | Adobe After Effects

<div>If you are looking for a fast and easy way to simulate ground cracks in your compositions, you’ve come to the right place!</div>
<div><br></div>
<div>This Quick Tips tutorial will show you how to composite ground cracks into your scene using our <a href="https://www.actionvfx.com/collections/ground-cracks-stock-footage"><strong>Ground Cracks Vol. 1</strong></a> and <a href="https://www.actionvfx.com/collections/ground-cracks-vol-2-stock-footage"><strong>Ground Cracks Vol. 2</strong></a> collections. Follow along with this tutorial or if you need some more in-depth practice, be sure to check out these other tutorials:</div>
<div><br></div>
<div><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qcKqWdaNvBw"><strong>Tutorial: How to Composite Ground Cracks in After Effects</strong></a></div>
<div><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=amPiPhBshSU"><strong>VFX Tutorial - How to Composite Ground Cracks | After Effects</strong></a></div>
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<strong>Want to follow along? Click </strong><a href="https://cms.actionvfx.com/rails/active_storage/blobs/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsibWVzc2FnZSI6IkJBaHBBaEFKIiwiZXhwIjpudWxsLCJwdXIiOiJibG9iX2lkIn19--4de90f5279b5286630f9d8a799f92fc695e30406/Ground%20Cracks%20Project%20File.zip"><strong>here</strong></a><strong> to download the project files. </strong>
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<h3><strong>Link to the free plate from Pexels:</strong></h3>
<ul><li><a href="https://www.pexels.com/photo/old-buidlings-in-a-city-centre-10621010/"><strong>Old Buildings in a City Centre</strong></a></li></ul>
<h3><strong>This After Effects tutorial will cover:</strong></h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>How to use blending modes to composite ground cracks.</strong></li>
<li><strong>Tips on how to blend your elements better.</strong></li>
<li><strong>How to create texture displacement on your background plate.</strong></li>
<li><strong>How to use the EXR file to help your workflow.</strong></li>
</ul>
<div> </div>
<h3><strong>ActionVFX Collections Used:</strong></h3>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.actionvfx.com/collections/ground-cracks-stock-footage"><strong>Ground Cracks Vol. 1</strong></a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.actionvfx.com/collections/ground-cracks-vol-2-stock-footage"><strong>Ground Cracks Vol. 2</strong></a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.actionvfx.com/collections/dust-waves-vol-2-stock-footage"><strong>Dust Waves Vol. 2</strong></a></li>
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Learn how to composite a realistic ground cracks effect in less than 6 minutes with this quick tip from ActionVFX! This video will show you how to use our Ground Cracks assets, with some simple compositing techniques, to create a realistic and powerful VFX shot.

In this Quick Tips tutorial, we will show you how to composite our ground crack elements easily.

How To Composite Ground Cracks Effect in Less Than 6 Minutes | ActionVFX Quick Tips

<div>Motion tracking is a part of every compositor’s workflow that can be improved with the help of better planning and the use of plugins available to you. In our last tutorial, we took a look at Mocha AE and the basics of planar tracking. If you missed out on that one, check it out <a href="https://www.actionvfx.com/blog/how-to-do-motion-tracking-with-mocha-ae-beginner-friendly-after-effects-tutorial"><strong>here</strong></a>. </div>
<div><br></div>
<div>In today’s tutorial, we will take another deep dive into showing you how to use the powerful Mocha Pro plugin to track surfaces like skin and clothes using the PowerMesh feature. </div>
<div><br></div>
<div>Are you ready to take the next step to Mocha Pro? Our friends at Boris FX are offering 20% off our favorite planar tracking plugin through August 23, 2022. Get it today by going <a href="https://blog.imagineersystems.com/store/?collection=mocha-pro&amp;product=mocha-pro"><strong>here</strong></a><strong>, </strong>choosing a purchase option, and entering our code <strong>ActionVFX-mocha2022</strong> during checkout.</div>
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<strong>Want to follow along? Here is the </strong><a href="https://cms.actionvfx.com/rails/active_storage/blobs/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsibWVzc2FnZSI6IkJBaHBBdVVJIiwiZXhwIjpudWxsLCJwdXIiOiJibG9iX2lkIn19--19566a97fe117fa59648c7f1118107a550082294/Mocha%20Pro%20PowerMesh%20Tutorial%20Project%20File.zip"><strong>plate</strong></a><strong> used in this tutorial provided by </strong><a href="https://filmpac.com/"><strong>FILMPAC</strong></a>.</div>
<div><br></div>
<h3><strong>This After Effects tutorial will cover:</strong></h3>
<ul>
<li><h4>What is PowerMesh and how do you use it?</h4></li>
<li><h4>Pro tips on how to set up your PowerMesh.</h4></li>
<li><h4>How to organize your workflow for adding textures or elements to a skin surface.</h4></li>
<li><h4>How to speed up your workflow using the Insert Module.</h4></li>
</ul>
<div> </div>
<h3><strong>ActionVFX Collections Used:</strong></h3>
<ul>
<li><h4><a href="https://www.actionvfx.com/collections/bleeding-wounds-stock-footage"><strong>Bleeding Wounds</strong></a></h4></li>
<li><h4><a href="https://www.actionvfx.com/collections/gore-textures-stock-footage"><strong>Gore Textures (FREE FOR SUBSCRIBERS)</strong></a></h4></li>
</ul>
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Motion tracking can be difficult when you’re dealing with a surface that is stretched or bent. In this beginner-friendly After Effects tutorial, we'll show you how to use the powerful Mocha Pro plugin to track surfaces like skin and clothes using the PowerMesh feature.

In this beginner-friendly tutorial, we will learn about Mocha Pro and how to do motion tracking using the PowerMesh feature.

How To Use PowerMesh in Mocha Pro | Beginner-Friendly After Effects Tutorial

<div>Motion tracking is a very useful tool to have in your post-production toolbelt. But, if done incorrectly, can leave you in a Doctor Strange-like time loop of keyframing and shaky null objects that are honestly useless.</div>
<div><br></div>
<div>Your friends at ActionVFX want to help! In this introductory tutorial, we will show you how to do motion tracking using Mocha AE, the free plugin from our friends at <a href="https://borisfx.com/products/mocha-ae-cc-mocha-for-after-effects/"><strong>BorisFX</strong></a> in Adobe After Effects.</div>
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<h3><strong>Want to follow along? Here are the plates used in this tutorial:</strong></h3>
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<li><h4>From <a href="https://filmpac.com/">FILMPAC</a>: <a href="https://filmpac.com/product/FP019201/">Small Business Owner Hanging a Sign Outside Her Flower Shop</a> (available in HD MP4 and 4K ProRes)</h4></li>
<li><h4><a href="https://cms.actionvfx.com/rails/active_storage/blobs/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsibWVzc2FnZSI6IkJBaHBBdFlJIiwiZXhwIjpudWxsLCJwdXIiOiJibG9iX2lkIn19--dc065f7c363d52b6b419b8e4326e2d3d54119c15/Mocha%20Project%20Files.zip">Desert Backplate</a></h4></li>
</ul>
<div><br></div>
<h3><strong>This After Effects tutorial will cover:</strong></h3>
<ul>
<li><h4>What is planar tracking?</h4></li>
<li><h4>How to use Mocha AE for planar tracking and masking.</h4></li>
<li><h4>How to use Track Linking and Insert Clip to improve your tracking and masking.</h4></li>
<li><h4>How to export the tracking and masking data to be used in After Effects.</h4></li>
<li><h4>How to deal with an occluding object.</h4></li>
</ul>
<div> </div>
<h3><strong>ActionVFX Collections Used:</strong></h3>
<ul><li><h4><a href="https://www.actionvfx.com/collections/free-surface-imperfections-stock-footage">FREE - Surface Imperfections</a></h4></li></ul>
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<div>If you have any questions or want to discuss this tutorial further, head on over to our <a href="https://forum.actionvfx.com/"><strong>Forum</strong></a>. Our team of experts is always happy to help out. And be sure to check back often for more tutorials just like this one.</div>
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Learn how to do motion tracking with the Mocha AE in After Effects. This beginner-friendly tutorial is designed for those new to After Effects and will help you understand the basics of how to do motion tracking with Mocha.

In this introductory tutorial, we will show you how to do motion tracking using the Mocha AE plugin in Adobe After Effects.

How To Do Motion Tracking with Mocha AE | Beginner-Friendly After Effects Tutorial

<div>There are multiple ways to fly objects into a scene using VFX. Depending on the speed and trajectory of the object, you can use everything from traditional practical effects like wires to adding an animated version of the object in post. </div>
<div><br></div>
<div>But what can achieve a realistic look that works best for the God of Thunder?</div>
<div><br></div>
<div>Similar to our previous tutorial, we will be featuring the hammer Mjölnir from <em>Thor: Love and Thunder</em>. This time, we will focus on the flying effect that happens each time Thor summons his weapon of choice. </div>
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<div>Finally, we will accomplish this without the use of any plugins or 3D software, so all you need is Adobe After Effects and you are good to go!</div>
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In today’s tutorial, we will learn how to simulate floating and catching an object in your hand like Thor's hammer from Thor: Love and Thunder. We’ll do this in Adobe After Effects using no plugins or 3D software.

In today’s tutorial, we will learn how to simulate floating and catching an object in your hand like Thor's hammer from Thor: Love and Thunder.

How to Create Thor’s Flying Hammer Effect | Adobe After Effects

<div>Creating lighting effects for your video can be a difficult task. It's very easy to go overboard and make things too busy or overcrowded.</div>
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<div>In today’s tutorial, we will learn how to create a lightning effect like the god of thunder himself from the new Marvel movie <em>Thor: Love and Thunder</em>. We’ll also learn how to composite lightning and eye glowing effects using some of our VFX collections; including <a href="https://www.actionvfx.com/collections/free-lightning-stock-footage"><strong>FREE - Lightning</strong></a>!</div>
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In this tutorial, we will learn how to create the lightning VFX from Thor: Love and Thunder. We will create this lightning effect using just After Effects and Trapcode Particular. Check out the video to learn more.

In today’s tutorial, we will learn how to create the lightning VFX from Thor: Love and Thunder in Adobe After Effects.

Thor Lightning Effect Tutorial | Adobe After Effects

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<strong>NO SPOILERS!</strong> But Part One of season 4 of the Netflix series <em>Stranger Things</em> has been dark; much darker than previous seasons. So, it makes sense that the visual effects used in the show match up with the same theme.</div>
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<div>In today’s tutorial, we will learn how to create the Upside Down environment effect from Stranger Things in Adobe After Effects by using our <a href="https://www.actionvfx.com/collections/smoldering-surfaces-stock-footage"><strong>Smoldering Surfaces</strong></a> VFX collection. This environment effect is perfect for horror, suspense, and sci-fi scenes.</div>
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In today’s tutorial, we will learn how to create the Upside Down environment effect from Stranger Things in Adobe After Effects by using some of the assets from our Smoldering Surfaces VFX collection.

In today’s tutorial, we will learn how to create the Upside Down environment effect from Stranger Things in Adobe After Effects by using our Smoldering Surfaces VFX collection.

Stranger Things Upside Down Environment VFX | After Effects Tutorial

<div>Video production terminology can get a little too overwhelming pretty fast. While some of the things might sound familiar, they usually turn out to be a little more complex than you thought. </div>
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<div>One of these terms that often confuse is codec and how it compares to containers and file formats. Casual users normally refer to all these things as video file formats, but technically speaking, they’re all different. </div>
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<div>In this article, we are going to discuss what codecs are, what types of codecs you can find, and how to pick the one that would be the perfect choice for your current video project.</div>
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<h3><strong>Codec, Container, File Format</strong></h3>
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<div>These three are seemingly similar, but these terms are not exactly inter-exchangeable. Let’s start with codecs since they are what the article is about. </div>
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<div>The name itself comprises two essential words in the world of video production - encoding and decoding. As you might have guessed, a codec has two major components - an encoder and a decoder. </div>
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<div>The first one is responsible for the compression of your video files while the second one prepares the file for viewing. Compression is a crucial step and before you choose your codec, you need to think about the purpose of your video and your ultimate goal.</div>
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<div>Compression can be lossy or lossless, and they both have their pros and cons. Generally speaking, lossy compression is the best choice when you need to reduce the size of your file significantly, while lossless compression is great when preserving the quality of the original video is your top priority. </div>
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<div>Because today most videos are aimed at web players, the most widely used codecs are all lossy, though some offer near-lossless compression. The reason behind this is that as video resolution increases, file sizes grow and with a lossless compression you might end up with hundreds of gigabytes of footage which is not very convenient to store, let alone upload on any website. </div>
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<div>To be fair, lossless compression still has its major perks - unlike lossy compression, it is reversible so you can always go back to the original state of your video file. Plus, because it keeps the video quality untouched, you will not end up with any annoying artifacts, no matter how many times you encode and decode your video.</div>
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<div>With lossy compression, the main disadvantage is loss of quality, especially if you encode and decode the file many times. As a result, you might have to deal with the problem of image artifacts. </div>
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<div>Containers are also known as wrappers that allow us to compile all the data for our video into one file. This involves not just the video itself but the audio track and the metadata as well. </div>
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<div>There are different types of metadata, including descriptive metadata, administrative metadata, and some others. It is all of the additional information about your video file, from title and description to video chapters, usage rights, and everything in between. </div>
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<div>Containers are the final touch that makes your video complete, however, every container is compatible with specific codecs. So you need to check codec/container compatibility before you begin working on your file. </div>
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<div>Ultimately, your codec and your container determine the format of your video file. Though generally speaking, when we say “file format” we almost always mean containers. </div>
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<div>The file format is a more universal term used both by regular users and those who deal with video editing daily. Some of the most common container formats include QuickTime, MP4, MPEG, and AVI. </div>
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<h3><strong>Common Types of Codecs</strong></h3>
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<h4><strong>H.265 (HEVC)</strong></h4>
<div>H.264’s successor that supports 8K video resolution is one of the most popular codecs you can find today. It is known for being capable of delivering impeccable quality at a higher degree of compression than the one you get with the H.264 codec. </div>
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<div>It is perfect for optimizing huge high-resolution video files for the web. The only big issue with H.265 right now is compatibility because not every device can handle HEVC’s advanced video compression algorithms and decode them properly. </div>
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<div>To make sure your PC would be okay with a HEVC video file, you need a powerful CPU or graphics card - the minimum would be, for instance, an Intel 6th generation Skylake CPU or an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 950 graphics card.</div>
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<h4><strong>H.264 (AVC)</strong></h4>
<div>Though more advanced codecs are being released, H.264 is still the most widely used one. Compared to MPEG-2, AVC is much better at compressing video files while keeping the image quality high. </div>
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<div>Compressing with H.264 results in lower bitrates and smaller file sizes. On top of that, you get a video with lower bitrate requirements making AVC an ideal choice for streaming.</div>
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<div>Because H.265 is a little too demanding and requires more processing power, H.264 is still the safest choice for video editing. Both H.265 and H.264 have lossless versions for compression without sacrificing video quality.</div>
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<h4><strong>MPEG-2</strong></h4>
<div>This codec released in 1996 was developed by Moving Picture Experts Group and while AVC and HEVC are taking over, MPEG-2 is still often used in video production. MPEG-2 also known as H.222/H.262 is a popular codec of choice in over-the-air digital TV broadcasting. </div>
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<div>It is also a go-to for DVD video format, but when it comes to the web, MPEG-2 is not the top choice, which is why some browsers do not support it without a special plugin. MPEG-2 offers resolutions of 720×480 and 1280×720 at 60 fps and is great at reducing file sizes. Needless to say, it does not require a high-end GPU or a last-generation CPU.</div>
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<h4><strong>AV1</strong></h4>
<div>AV1 is one of the codecs that supports lossless compression. What makes it so awesome is that it’s open and royalty-free. </div>
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<div>AV1 is AVC, HEVC, and VP9’s main competitor as it can deliver higher compression rates at comparable image quality. AV1 also needs a lower bitrate to achieve the same picture quality, proving its superiority as a video codec for streaming. The main downside is that AV1 is one of the newest codecs out there and software support issues are a common trouble. </div>
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<h4><strong>VP9</strong></h4>
<div>Just like AV1, VP9 was developed by Google and is an open and royalty-free codec that supports lossless compression. It is very similar to the almighty HEVC in terms of bitrates and video quality. </div>
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<div>Though VP9’s main profile supports 8-bit color depth at 4:2:0 chroma subsampling levels, its profiles also offer support for the full range of chroma subsampling modes and more color depth. It is one of the most powerful codecs for compressing high-resolution videos for the web. Note, however, that Apple devices do not support VP9.</div>
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<h3><strong>The Size Vs. Quality Dilemma: What Else You Should Know</strong></h3>
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<div>As impressive as the compression rates of your codec of choice can be, there are some more factors to take into consideration when working on a video file. It’s not just the resolution that affects the size of your file - color depth, frame rate, and motion are what can either make your video extremely heavy or relatively compact.</div>
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<div>Higher bit depth (or color depth) results in much better image quality and more accurate color representation, but this also means that more color information has to be stored in your video file. Frame rate is essentially the number of images captured to represent motion.</div>
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<div>When you take screenshots from a video with a low frame rate, they appear blurry but when you make screencaps from a video with a high frame rate, they are usually well-defined, smooth, and clean. A high frame rate gives you a more natural flow and makes motion look organic. However, it inevitably makes your video much bigger. </div>
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<div>The complexity and diversity of motion are one more factor that can add to the size of your final video file. When the difference between the frames in your video is high because of how much is going on, your software needs to create intermediate frames to update the shots swiftly and ensure their cohesion. If there’s a lot of motion, you’re going to have lots of large intermediate frames in your video and that will increase the size of your file.</div>
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<h3><strong>How Do I Decide What Codec Would be My Best Choice?</strong></h3>
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<div>If you’re working on a personal project, you can choose whichever codec and file format you find the most convenient. Because no one else is dependent on the result of your work, you can pick any option that meets your creative needs. </div>
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<div>However, when you’re working as part of a creative team, you need to make sure you understand what the next checkpoint for your video file is and how it is going to be used further. Everyone must be on the same page both artistically and technically, otherwise hours of working on video footage might go to waste.</div>
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<div>When we’re talking about large-scale production, a single video might go through encoding/decoding numerous times so you might want to be careful with compression. Though as we’ve already mentioned in <a href="https://www.actionvfx.com/blog/how-compression-rates-and-codecs-affect-your-visual-effects"><strong>one of our previous articles</strong></a>, for VFX production, the smartest option would be to stick to the original codec straight from the camera.</div>
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Do you know your codecs? In this article, we take a look at common types of codecs you will encounter in the video editing process and their common uses. 

In this article, we will take a look at 4 common types of codecs that you will work with in the video editing process.

4 Common Types of Codecs

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