Create Stunning Fire Effects with Mocha AE and AI Relighting in After Effects

Table of Contents:

1. Introduction
2. Using the Free Version of Mocha
3. AI Tools for Roto Scoping
4. Using Roto Brush 3
5. Using Mask Prompter
6. Creating a Normal Map
7. Relighting with After Effects
8. Adding Fire Elements
9. Rotoscoping Cory
10. Adding Interactive Lighting
11. Creating a Light Wrap
12. Adding Heat Distortion

👉Using the Free Version of Mocha

Are you looking to add some impressive visual effects to your videos? In this Tutorial, we'll show you how to create a stunning fire sequence using After Effects. First, we'll use the free version of Mocha to add fire elements to your footage. Mocha is a powerful planar tracking tool that allows you to track surfaces in your videos. We'll walk you through the process of tracking a surface and adding fire elements to create a realistic effect.

To get started, open After Effects and import your footage. Next, select your footage and add the Mocha AE effect. This will open the Mocha interface. Once inside Mocha, draw a Spline on the surface where you want to add fire elements. Right-click when you're done, and then track backwards and forwards to ensure a stable result.

If you're interested in adding fire elements to your videos but don't want to spend hours rotoscoping, the newest AI tools for rotoscoping could be a Game-changer for you. Tools like Roto Brush 3 and Mask Prompter make the process of rotoscoping much easier and faster. With Roto Brush 3, you can simply draw a mask around the subject, and the AI algorithm will automatically separate it from the background. Mask Prompter, on the other HAND, allows you to add text-based inputs to create masks and refine them on the go. These AI tools not only save you time but also produce impressive results.

Creating a normal map can take your fire effects to the next level and make them look more realistic. A normal map is a type of texture that simulates lighting and shading effects. With a normal map, you can add depth and dimension to your fire elements. In this tutorial, we'll show you how to create a normal map and use it to enhance the interaction between the falling fire element and the scene. We'll also provide alternative methods for creating normal maps to cater to different workflows.

Relighting is an essential step in creating realistic fire effects. In After Effects, you can manually adjust the lighting to match the fire elements in your scene. We'll walk you through the process of relighting using a free plugin called Normality. Normality allows you to move the position of a light source and mirror the position of the falling fire. By combining the normal map and the relighting techniques, you can achieve a more immersive and convincing fire effect.

In the process of adding fire elements, rotoscoping Cory, and creating interactive lighting, we'll guide you step by step to create a captivating fire sequence. We'll show you how to mask and track various elements in your scene, how to add depth and dimension to your fire elements, and how to create a light wrap effect to enhance the realism of your composition. Additionally, we'll cover techniques for adding heat distortion and other finishing touches to make your fire sequence truly "lit."

So, if you're ready to take your visual effects skills to the next level, grab your footage, fire up After Effects, and let's get started on creating an impressive fire sequence that'll leave your audience in awe.