An odd thing happens when you Dynamically Link an After Effects comp into a Premiere Pro sequence. The AE comp takes on the framerate/interlacing of the PP sequence. This is how you keep that from happening.
Or, how to force Premiere to render your animation how you designed it.
For a more in-depth look at Dynamic Link and other Premiere features check out chrisfenwick.com. He’s a smart dude.
Read MoreI just rigged up an incredibly simple candle flame effect in After Effects and thought I’d share.
Reference:For recreating anything natural the first step is to find reference. Do a quick search for stills and/or video and observe how candle acts and looks.
Shape: Start by creating a bright yellow solid (248, 240, 185). The basic flame shape is a non-sharp teardrop. The quick way is to draw a circle, and move the top point up.
The bottom of a flame has an elliptical area of transparency where it touches the wick. Draw another circle at the base. Set this mask shape to Subtract mode and bump up the feather until it feels nice.
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