Once you’ve learned to create the Holtzman Shield effects using the tutorial and template found in our DUNE Holzman Shield VFX tutorial here (https://youtu.be/PNZqxiJi7lI), we want to make it possible for you to create your own complex effects from scratch using expressions!
Afraid of expression? You must not fear. Fear is the mind-killer. Also, with Hashi’s help, you’ll go from novice to Mentat in 28 minutes flat.
Find out more: https://www.redgiant.com/blog/2020/12/15/cheap-tricks-holtzman-shield/
TABLE OF CONTENTS
0:00 – Introduction
1:30 – Examine the Effect, Reproduce Components
2:40 – Important Note on Lighting
4:40 – Getting Control with Expression Controls
5:25 – Adjustable Wiggle Controls
7:35 – Create Opacity Flicker with Expression Controls
8:08 – Use Variables to Tidy Expressions
9:45 – If/Else Expressions: Opacity Killswitch
11:45 – Create custom angle offset controls
14:50 – Add Color Expression Control
15:20 – Blur Slider
17:00 – Superimpose copies using Modes
23:50 – Pseudo Effect Maker https://aescripts.com/pseudo-effect-maker/
27:00 – That’s a wrap!
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