Uploaded July 2020 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
How to use stock elements within After Effects - Explosions, Fire, Laser and Fun!!
In this upcoming After Effects Tutorial by flomotion you will learn the basics of stock footage / stock elements within After Effects.
How to use them and how to use them with different blending modes. I am also going to show you where I purchase and get my footage from.
As a bonus I am going to show you how to compose the shots you see in this intro with some compositing tricks, like tracking in mocha, color grading and a lot more.
You will learn to how to create a whole in the ground and how to make it look realistic. I am also going to show you how to add extra detail layers, such as debris, smoke, dust and fire to make it look more convincing.
This tutorial is for absolute beginners as well as professionals who want to learn tips and tricks as well as workflow improvements,
You will learn how to shoot those kind of shots and how to create your first composition within after effects.
In this video I used the Blockbuster tarter pack from big-vfx.com as well as Action Essentials 2 from VideoCopilot.net
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BIG VFX:
"It's the first visual effects pack made exclusively for Filmmakers! No FX skills required. It's the fastest and the most easy-to-use FX pack ever made.
These stunning visual effects will allow you to easily create huge explosions, falling meteors, destruction, lightsabers, lightning effects & much more!
All our effects have a transparent background."
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VideoCopilot:
FEATURING:
• 20 Categories of FX
• 500 Pre-Keyed High Definition Elements
• Available in 2 Versions: 2K and 720p
• 60 Minutes of After Effects Training
• 20 Bonus Action Sound FX
• Detailed Video Thumbnails
• Over 90% Live Action Footage
What is Action Essentials 2?
Action Essentials 2 is a collection of stock footage elements for compositing. Ideal for visual effects & motion graphics.
Pre-Keyed Stock Footage:
Built-In Alpha channels for faster compositing
No complicated Keying with these clips! Just place an element over your footage and the background has built-in transparency.
• Saves time while compositing
• More freedom to experiment
Better Motion Graphics!
Action Essentials offer the unique ability to bring real life phenomena into your motion design work. Create unexpected visuals such as liquid-fire, and impress your viewers with exciting designs. With over 500 elements, you have the freedom to be creative!
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As soon as the tutorial is online I am going to post it here.
Here you find all the EQUIPMENT I used to create my videos as well as my tutorials
If you have any questions concerning the equipment just leave me a comment and I will answer all of them. Promised!!
VIDEO EQUIPMENT:
Camera:
Blackmagic Design Pocket Cinema Camera 4K: amzn.to/3hDCp5e
Lenses:
Panasonic Leica 8-18 mm F2.8-4.0: amzn.to/3fy0dWr
Panasonic Lumix G X Vario 12-35mm F2.8: amzn.to/30VGLPg
Monitor:
Feelworld FW 279 4k: amzn.to/2N8SpOH
Extra Stuff:
Metabones EF-MFT Speed Booster: amzn.to/3hEEldE
PHOTO EQUIPMENT
Camera:
Canon EOS R: amzn.to/3fv7rua
Lenses:
Canon RF 24-105mm F4: amzn.to/2BmNirG
Canon 50mm F1.8 STM: amzn.to/30SWgaE
Extra Stuff:
Canon EF - EOS R Adapter: amzn.to/2Bl1IIu
DJI Ronin Gimbal: amzn.to/2Bhu6eH
AUDIO EQUIPMENT:
Mic Shure SM7b: amzn.to/2UYjpVv
Mic Rode smartLav+: amzn.to/3df11xG
Interface Focusrite Scarlett: amzn.to/2YdDWHF
Headphones AKG K702: amzn.to/2YaLCKw
PC & HARDWARE:
HP ZBook 17: amzn.to/2CeBUyd
McBook Pro: amzn.to/2UXRN2D
GREEN SCREEN:
Green Screen Set: amzn.to/3e8TzFI
Green Screen Foldable: amzn.to/3fCe125
Follow me for more tutorials:
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https://www.flomotion.eu/
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How to use stock elements within After Effects - Explosions, Fire, Laser and Fun!!
In this upcoming After Effects Tutorial by flomotion you will learn the basics of stock footage / stock elements within After Effects.
How to use them and how to use them with different blending modes. I am also going to show you where I purchase and get my footage from.
As a bonus I am going to show you how to compose the shots you see in this intro with some compositing tricks, like tracking in mocha, color grading and a lot more.
You will learn to how to create a whole in the ground and how to make it look realistic. I am also going to show you how to add extra detail layers, such as debris, smoke, dust and fire to make it look more convincing.
This tutorial is for absolute beginners as well as professionals who want to learn tips and tricks as well as workflow improvements,
You will learn how to shoot those kind of shots and how to create your first composition within after effects.
In this video I used the Blockbuster tarter pack from big-vfx.com as well as Action Essentials 2 from VideoCopilot.net
----
BIG VFX:
"It's the first visual effects pack made exclusively for Filmmakers! No FX skills required. It's the fastest and the most easy-to-use FX pack ever made.
These stunning visual effects will allow you to easily create huge explosions, falling meteors, destruction, lightsabers, lightning effects & much more!
All our effects have a transparent background."
----
VideoCopilot:
FEATURING:
• 20 Categories of FX
• 500 Pre-Keyed High Definition Elements
• Available in 2 Versions: 2K and 720p
• 60 Minutes of After Effects Training
• 20 Bonus Action Sound FX
• Detailed Video Thumbnails
• Over 90% Live Action Footage
What is Action Essentials 2?
Action Essentials 2 is a collection of stock footage elements for compositing. Ideal for visual effects & motion graphics.
Pre-Keyed Stock Footage:
Built-In Alpha channels for faster compositing
No complicated Keying with these clips! Just place an element over your footage and the background has built-in transparency.
• Saves time while compositing
• More freedom to experiment
Better Motion Graphics!
Action Essentials offer the unique ability to bring real life phenomena into your motion design work. Create unexpected visuals such as liquid-fire, and impress your viewers with exciting designs. With over 500 elements, you have the freedom to be creative!
----
As soon as the tutorial is online I am going to post it here.
Here you find all the EQUIPMENT I used to create my videos as well as my tutorials
If you have any questions concerning the equipment just leave me a comment and I will answer all of them. Promised!!
VIDEO EQUIPMENT:
Camera:
Blackmagic Design Pocket Cinema Camera 4K: amzn.to/3hDCp5e
Lenses:
Panasonic Leica 8-18 mm F2.8-4.0: amzn.to/3fy0dWr
Panasonic Lumix G X Vario 12-35mm F2.8: amzn.to/30VGLPg
Monitor:
Feelworld FW 279 4k: amzn.to/2N8SpOH
Extra Stuff:
Metabones EF-MFT Speed Booster: amzn.to/3hEEldE
PHOTO EQUIPMENT
Camera:
Canon EOS R: amzn.to/3fv7rua
Lenses:
Canon RF 24-105mm F4: amzn.to/2BmNirG
Canon 50mm F1.8 STM: amzn.to/30SWgaE
Extra Stuff:
Canon EF - EOS R Adapter: amzn.to/2Bl1IIu
DJI Ronin Gimbal: amzn.to/2Bhu6eH
AUDIO EQUIPMENT:
Mic Shure SM7b: amzn.to/2UYjpVv
Mic Rode smartLav+: amzn.to/3df11xG
Interface Focusrite Scarlett: amzn.to/2YdDWHF
Headphones AKG K702: amzn.to/2YaLCKw
PC & HARDWARE:
HP ZBook 17: amzn.to/2CeBUyd
McBook Pro: amzn.to/2UXRN2D
GREEN SCREEN:
Green Screen Set: amzn.to/3e8TzFI
Green Screen Foldable: amzn.to/3fCe125
Follow me for more tutorials:
Website:
https://www.flomotion.eu/
Instagram:
instagram.com/flomotion.eu
Facebook:
facebook.com/flomotion.eu
YouTube:
youtube.com/flomotionEU
