2D NUKE TEST

Just watched a documentary on nuclear testing that had lots of archive 1950's footage.
I quickly tested how close I could get to the look, using only still images and using the warp tools in after fx for the rolling mushroom cloud.
No 3d application was used at all.

Category:

Film & Animation

Tags:

• visual
• effects
• vfx
• After
• fx
• test
• nuke
• 1950's
• fake
• footage
• animation

[Hanszuper]

Yep, they edges are way too sharp...it was mainly a test to see what the warping looked like on a 2D still...great point though, many thanks.

[artwel123]

looks pretty sweet

[wickzor]

Hey Hans! nice test. I would love to see how far you can take this 2d solution.

Perhaps soften the edges by a couple pixels and then try to animate an inner glow in some areas. Maybe throw in an additional layer 2d or 3d Layer to enhance or add to the main mushroom cloud effect. A film grain and very subtle cam shake could help too.

Cool stuff.

[asderipieree]

Looks like a brain O.o

[omer66gs]

Hey! Really nice video also it looks lika the head of a clown xD

[BaronDixon]

What if you were to make a duplicate layer of the nuke in aftereffects, then apply a slight gaussian blur over it, and reduce it the opacity down to 50% or less? It should preserve all the detail, yet soften the edges as well. Maybe apply some grain in there as well to dust it up some. I use photo-warping in my own nukes, so I'm watching your results with great interest.

[BaronDixon]

I think if you throw in a few layers of "Atmospheric" effects, then that'll help "dirty" it up a little for you. But I like the semi-surreal look of this so far. Keep plugging ahead!

[chaOsMastaGuru]

very convincing :)

[MarinaIsSexyandHot]

Nice, just one thing:

You Should have feathered it in the edges of the explosion so it looks more realistic

[Chechinio]

nice