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create strong backlight
Hi! Im working on a sequence where there’s going to be a huge explosion of energy, similar to a nuclear blast.
This blast is going to generate a strong backlight to some skyscrapers that will be shown on camera. I want strong sharp edges to the shadows and “light streaks” at the corners of the buildings. I will create the buildings in 3ds max.So my real question is: Should I make this backligt effect in after effects or in 3ds max, and how?
Ps, I own Video Copilots Optical flares and tried to create this but I didn’t get the result i was looking for.
Any help is highly appreciated
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I would say, to make it look good, you will need to create it in both. Have a big light in your 3d program and add any extra effects (like light streaks) in AE.
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[Christoffer Matsson] “I want strong sharp edges to the shadows and “light streaks” at the corners of the buildings.”
Since you are modeling the skyscrapers in 3D max – I would render out a separate shadow pass of your “hard edged” shadows for composite. As for the light streaks – do you happen to have trapcode Shine? If not – try CC shine and see if that gives you the desired effect.
Jeff Kaplan
Point 360 WEST
Animation & VFX Department
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Sorry not CC Shine – CC Light Burst. My mind was still thinking Trapcode…
Jeff Kaplan
Point 360 WEST
Animation & VFX Department
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thank you for the tip! the trapcode “shine” effects is exacly what I was looking for in the light streaks! I can’t beleave you guys responded so quickly 😀
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