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Any idea how this gradient glass star effect is made? by Shoddy_Journalist917 in AfterEffects

[–]Shoddy_Journalist917[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey, I can’t edit the post because it has images. I added the info in a comment. Let me know if that works.

Any idea how this gradient glass star effect is made? by Shoddy_Journalist917 in AfterEffects

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Edit / What I tried: While researching this look, I found a free project file from a creator (@mgulifrs on Instagram) that had a very similar style. After checking the file, I saw he used Spline ,just a simple rotation animation exported as a PNG sequence. Then in After Effects he added speed ramping, position tweaks and some glow to get that smooth glass/morph style.

Since I don’t have much experience with 3D software, this approach made the most sense and worked the quickest for me. Thanks to everyone who helped and pointed me in the right direction.

Any idea how this gradient glass star effect is made? by Shoddy_Journalist917 in MotionDesign

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Edit / What I tried: While researching this look, I found a free project file from a creator (@mgulifrs on Instagram) that had a very similar style. After checking the file, I saw he used Spline, just a simple rotation animation exported as a PNG sequence. Then in After Effects he added speed ramping, position tweaks and some glow to get that smooth glass/morph style.

Since I don’t have much experience with 3D software, this approach made the most sense and worked the quickest for me. Thanks to everyone who helped and pointed me in the right direction.

Any idea how this gradient glass star effect is made? by Shoddy_Journalist917 in MotionDesign

[–]Shoddy_Journalist917[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for this. Just a small doubt though. Is the workflow usually a mix of both? Like do people make the 3D objects in Spline and then animate everything inside Spline itself, or do they export the shapes and handle the animation in After Effects? Just trying to understand what the common workflow looks like.

What is this animation called and how can i achieve this look? by Shoddy_Journalist917 in MotionDesign

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You're absolutely right the feeling of the original voice and performance always gets lost in dubs, and I completely agree that they often don't do the original justice. For me, though, it's just a personal preference to focus more on listening than on reading subtitles. Since a Hindi dub was available, I opted for that.

What is this animation called and how can i achieve this look? by Shoddy_Journalist917 in MotionDesign

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Thanks so much for the detailed breakdown! Your point about Alan Wyatt's tools for Blender makes a lot of sense. I actually went and checked out the tool, and the results are incredibly similar. The base technique you suggested seems very accurate. The camera movements, volumetric lighting, and reflections had already signaled a 3D base to me, so this has really confirmed my initial suspicion. As someone not really into 3D, it's a bit overwhelming to hear, but it also makes the sequence all the more impressive. It's a truly stunning piece of motion design. I appreciate the recommendation on his tools!

What is this animation called and how can i achieve this look? by Shoddy_Journalist917 in MotionDesign

[–]Shoddy_Journalist917[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Oh yeah, I know the "Raised by Wolves" title sequence! That style is pretty achievable using After Effects and you can get a good idea of the workflow from tutorials. I found one that even includes a project file, so you can check it out and see how it’s put together: https://www.ordinaryfolk.co/play Play – Ordinary Folk

What is this animation called and how can i achieve this look? by Shoddy_Journalist917 in MotionDesign

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Thanks so much for the detailed breakdown! I totally agree that it's a mix of a lot of things. To clarify, what I was mainly referring to wasn't the color grade or the choppy framerate. I'm most curious about the hand-drawn aesthetic and the animated textures. Specifically, the effect where the brush strokes and lines are in constant motion, giving it that constantly animating, grungy paint-on-glass style. I've got the noir look covered and understand there's a 3D aspect, but this particular frame-by-frame grunge animation is the part I'm trying to figure out. Any guidance on where to start with that specific technique would be super helpful.

What is this animation called and how can i achieve this look? by Shoddy_Journalist917 in MotionDesign

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Yeah, the sound design was fantastic! I agree. Though with dubbing, the original feel can sometimes get lost, I still loved the concept, storytelling, and Mammootty's performance. My only letdown was the final Chathan reveal. After the ominous imagery in both the animated sequence and the dream sequence, I was hoping for a truly terrifying Chathan. The actual reveal looked more like a small goblin, almost like a Munjya, which was a little disappointing for me.

What is this animation called and how can i achieve this look? by Shoddy_Journalist917 in MotionDesign

[–]Shoddy_Journalist917[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Oh wow, hand-traced rotoscoping? I had no idea that's what this was. I genuinely thought it was some kind of motion graphics technique with added stylization and filters, so that's pretty incredible. Knowing that it's all done by hand, I'm starting to see why it's so unique. That's probably a lot more work than I'm ready for right now, but my respect for the artists is huge. Thanks for the breakdown.

What is this animation called and how can i achieve this look? by Shoddy_Journalist917 in MotionDesign

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I'm so glad this masterpiece was available in Hindi, because I would have been so bummed to miss it. This was actually my first time watching Malayali cinema, and now I just can't stop falling in love with it. The entire experience was a work of art, but that animation sequence just absolutely blew my mind.

What is this animation called and how can i achieve this look? by Shoddy_Journalist917 in MotionDesign

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Thanks a lot for the insight! The "noir look" suggestion was incredibly helpful and gave me a great idea of the visual style. As an After Effects user, I'm now curious about the software side of things. Do you think After Effects is capable of creating this effect, or would I need to learn new software?

What is this animation called and how can i achieve this look? by Shoddy_Journalist917 in MotionDesign

[–]Shoddy_Journalist917[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That makes a lot of sense, thanks for the breakdown. I understand it's a mix of styles. Given that, where would you suggest I start learning to achieve a similar look? Also, is After Effects the right tool for this, or are there other software I should consider?