TUTORIAL: Muzzle Flash - part 1, flash & smoke

[@caelgrant2903]

I really appreciate you showing us how to do smoke in after effects, and not requiring some kind of expensive third-party plugin.

[@SmartAlex1203]

There have been many muzzle flash tutorials for generic muzzle flashes on the internet, but none have shown you exactly how to make your own stock footage! Thank you so so much!!

[@donnielsen2254]

Exactly this. Every "create your own muzzle flash tutorial" is basically some guy telling you where to download a muzzle flash from. This tutorial is great.

[@iam_abdullah2]

Hy are you there?? 😅 How's your experience in after effects till now??

[@GameDorks]

It is 2023 and this is still the best tutorial for this out here. Thank you very much for this!

[@IndependentVFX]

Thanks for the great comment!

[@csjproductions2359]

Even after 10 years, this is the best Muzzle flash tutorial I've seen on KZbin. Just completed my first ever VFX shot with this. Final result looks amazing, thank you so much

[@NAKSquad]

This may be an older tutorial, but it is still relevant. The best muzzle flash, tutorial by far. May of the elements that he shows can be used in other techniques. I rarely watch a video from start to finish for many reasons. This video is close to perfect. It shows the correct amount of relevant information for a new user to After Effects to recreate the effects, without diverging from the topic and losing focus. Thank you for a great tutorial.

[@IndependentVFX]

Wow - thank you for the great comment. Strangely enough Ive been thinking about these tutorials and wondering if they are too old. I would love to do a new and updated series on muzzle flash that could be even cleaner and quicker. But its great to hear you think these are still relevant. Thanks again!

[@poppmusic]

In my opinion, your tutorial is better than anything I pay for from a well known online education site and is truthfully the best tutorial I've ever seen - and I've watched a lot. I used your technique in a short film to put full load "muzzle flashes" into takes with 1/4 load smaller flashes. I shot both, but the best performances were in the 1/4 load takes. The results were perfect. YOU have taught me After Effects. Thank you so much.

[@EDDIEGARAGE]

Well since this tutorial is almost 5 years old might not get a response, but this is what I really looking for someone that explain properly, thanks very much a million likes

[@SameRulesApply]

I think this is the best muzzle flash tutorial on youtube. Most of After effects users use stock footage to achive this kind of effect, including me. This is the first tutorial that shows how to do it all without using extra images or videos. You are really good, man. Thanks for the tutorial.

[@IndependentVFX]

Thanks Stillovermusic, please share my channel with others who you think might appreciate or enjoy it. Thanks for taking the time to comment.

[@DerekMindler]

You have some really great tutorials here! I am primarily a cinematographer, but i'm also a college film student, so you know how it is - gotta do everything yourself! Its great to be able to find some straightforward yet detailed tutorials to get some incredible effects! Keep up the good work

[@IndependentVFX]

Robert, I will certainly try my best to maintain (and improve) the standard of tutorials on this channel. Thanks for taking the time to comment. And I completely agree with your other comment about snobbery towards AE in the VFX industry. Ive encountered it as well, but AE has always been "old faithful" for me, it really is my favorite piece of software. Ive always found it to be a truly capable and scalable tool for almost any VFX task. The swiss army knife of VFX packages.

[@subhamathi2711]

one of the best channels ever

[@IndependentVFX]

thank you!

[@beripsta912]

I think these are the best tutorials I have ever seen on youtube, keep up the fantastic work!

[@ADepressedwhale]

How does this not have more views? I'm going to start using this method rather than using my Action Essentials stock footage! The outcome is so diverse and I actually think it looks better than most of the actual stock footage out there. Very happy I stumbled upon this video.

[@IndependentVFX]

Thanks! Im glad its a useful technique, thanks for taking the time to comment

[@1Robertwaterworth]

I have to commend you on a job very well done. I've worked in the VFX industry for about 20 years, and I have to say your tutorials are incredible. Your delivery is very clear and easy to follow. This is an incredible free resource. Your fractal smoke work flow is very cool. It is an approach I hadn't tried before. As a Maya artist I am not a big fan of Element 3D, that said, I still enjoyed watching your tutorials. So thanks and keep up the great work. Robert Waterworth VFX Producer

[@edouardthomassin9456]

This is an amazing tutorial. Probably the best one on creating muzzle fash. Thank you so much. Cheers from France

[@1Robertwaterworth]

It is great seeing After Effects being taught properly. There has always been a AE snobbery in the VFX world, First it was Flame and Inferno, then came Shake and Combustion, now it is Nuke. After Effects has been around since day 1. I have always used AE even when forced to use one of the above mentioned in a studio. I even taught Shake and Combustion for a few years. I have always favored AE. After Effects is a truly pro app and your tutorials are a perfect match.

[@PlatyPro12]

Probably the best tutorial I've ever seen! Thanks for the tutorial

[@IndependentVFX]

Wow, thanks for the cool comment!

[@PlatyPro12]

IndependentVFX Keep up the great work :)

[@TinemOfficial]

Precious tutorial. Really couldn't have done it any better or even close to what you did. I've seen people using elements and their skill is far below yours. You sir, deserve my respect!

[@ehab007bob]

very interesting Technic . you only have 6 videos but you are on my top 3 list to learn from . keep it going and good luck

[@1Robertwaterworth]

I just hope you stick to this and produce more at the same caliber. The internet is full of crappy tutorials. It is great to see high quality material available. Keep it up.

[@RDvideo99]

wow, this looks way better than I imagined it would be

[@IndependentVFX]

Thanks RDvideo99!

[@NoahHerman]

This is great. The like to dislike ratio definitely proves this. Nice video!

[@denethor5012]

Hey hey hey there you are

[@Kooberz]

This has become my go-to technique for creating muzzle flash. Nice Tutorial. Everything looks great. Keep it up!

[@LMDigitalMovies]

Can't believe I would find you here. I'm glad to see you getting into VFX

[@IndependentVFX]

LMDigital Movies Im glad to see my subscriber base has grown to the point where people know each other!

[@TheLegoMaxter]

LMDigital Movies Me too :O

[@z-trip5457]

This is one of the best muzzle flash tuts out there!

[@IndependentVFX]

Thank you!

[@Tysongalland]

Hey, thanks for making an actual good Adobe After Effects tutorial. Your speech is really good, and you don't constantly make mistakes and say 'uh' in your tutorial like most I've seen. Keep these coming man.

[@PathinAZ]

Great tuts..clear, concise & old school.. Thx

[@SANCHEZFILMS1]

Thank you so much man! Best tutorial I've seen for this program yet!!

[@IndependentVFX]

Thanks! Be sure to check out the rest of the channel and look for us on facebook to stay updated

[@IndependentVFX]

Thanks for the encouraging feedback Derek! Please spread the word and share this channel with other like minded folks.

[@sxyrth]

This is honestly the best after effects muzzle flare tutorial ever! Thanks soo much! Please post more vids though!

[@retrowonka]

Still working for the most part on CC23. Only difference is that now you must right click > blending mode > add when you want to get the black background out.

[@digitaloile]

First of all. A big big thanks for your time you took, to create this lovly tutorial series. It is a blast! Well and easy explained, why you need to to this and that! Anybody can follow your steps! Also a f**** beginner like me XD ;) Well done! I appreciate your time and your knowledge... sharing it for free with us!

[@IndependentVFX]

Thanks for the awesoem comment! Glad this was valuable to you

[@solidghoststudio789]

great tutorial! love the rain sound in background!

[@IndependentVFX]

Xtrememous - probably not, unless there is a huge demand for it. But basically, you follow the same steps as in this tutorial, but you make the smoke thinner. Instead of making a big muzzle flash, you can either leave it out or create a tiny little glow at the tip of the barrel using an orange solid and a small feathered circular mask.

[@IndependentVFX]

Thanks for the support Robert!

[@Ali_Hassan293]

One of the best tutorials i've ever seen so far! Great work buddy keep it up! :)

[@morvei01]

This was really great! I was shocked that the muzzle flash and smoke where made inside after effects. Really cool! You are talented! Keep it going!

[@MIXMEIDA]

Thank you so much! You don't know how many angry moments you just saved me from!

[@cosmarli2150]

You are the best on youtube ! You helped me a lot . Thank you very much brother!

[@IndependentVFX]

+SATYAM RAJ glad to be of help!

[@wheatlysparble7900]

These are some high quality tutorials!!!

[@abelsumanas]

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[@ColeMiner2424]

This is one of my favorite channels

[@นรินทร์บัญชานุรัตน์]

Your work is just amazing Don't worry if you haven't had more views yet Trust me, this video deserves millions of views

[@xFrostEdits]

wow, i'm glad to be here from the beginning.... You have potential to become big on youtube! And thanks for the great tutorial!

[@Lenny__20]

Just fantastic mate. Thank you and well done!

[@IndependentVFX]

Timothy Nash Sure, thanks for commenting!

[@hogthecomputer]

awesome idea to use fractal noise to create the muzzle flashes

[@kalmonds]

Thank you so much! This extremely helpful, and very clear/easy to understand; keep up the good work.!

[@b0810071]

Thanks a lot for the best tutorial video ever.

[@SallianceMedia]

My favorite tutorial so far ;) Thanks heaps!

[@IndependentVFX]

SallianceMedia Thanks for the comment SallianceMedia, glad you enjoyed it

[@terabaphume7788]

Bro plz we won't more tutorial ur best bro......❤️ Love you 🤗

[@beripsta912]

Amazing man! I love your tutorials!

[@IndependentVFX]

+BE ripsta Thanks!

[@daltonclarke9885]

This is the best tutorial ever I freaking love u (no homo)

[@donovanbenson-armer476]

Hey man! I'm going to assume you're South African because you said 'Ag' a few times haha. Just wanna say that your tutorials are some of the best I've come across on KZbin. Keep it up! This specific tutorial has helped me a lot for my graduation film. Thank you so much!

[@IndependentVFX]

+Donovan Benson-Armer Absolutely correct! I am South African. Thanks for the feedback - Im glad the tutorials have been helpful.

[@red_alert]

+IndependentVFX I'm South African too!

[@CharlieEvatt]

+Donovan Benson-Armer Can we see the film?

[@DaddyLongLegsOG]

also South african!

[@fluffykarlo6372]

This was very helpful,and I have made several short clips using this

[@ConnorCrosby]

Fantastic tutorial! Looking forward to the next parts.

[@Bakantimo]

da best muzzle flash i ve ever seen!! Good One dude

[@IndependentVFX]

thanks!

[@bawagrafix]

very nice tutorial ever I have seen on muzzle flash

[@IndependentVFX]

Thanks MultiAiden7. We will have plenty of other great tutorials coming soon

[@MultiSciGeek]

wow thank you so much for your tutorials, they help a lot

[@IndependentVFX]

Sure thing, thanks for commenting

[@mohamedabueljebain1954]

Tip for minute 9:11- go to effect, color correction, tint, grab the pen tool and mask the person, after that adjust the tint to the color you need

[@t2h2n2vip7]

wonderful. thank you so much. waiting your part 2 tutorial.

[@IndependentVFX]

@WilsonFilms1 - you could certainly skip the part where we create the flash from fractal noise if you have stock footage of muzzle flashes. But you will still need to add the fill flash that illuminates the actor and the environment.

[@AbdelElAsrivisuals]

I really enjoy your tuts! thanks man

[@pixel325]

that's an awesome tutorial! -- buying the action essentials from VCP about a year ago, had i known this back then i might've given it a second thought haha :) again, a really really nice tutorial! :D

[@ToneZoneStudios]

Really liked this tutorial. Thanks!

[@derekhanson6087]

You have earned a new subscriber

[@huuhiep4878]

oh dude, i always use some effects that i can find in the internet, but u made it, OMG, azmaing

[@IndependentVFX]

Thanks War Torn Productions! I appreciate the feedback

[@hvaranhvaran]

Your explanation is neat and detailed! Love it! And when you jumped in time I guess you fixed the timing with recoil and flash aswell =) Flash was apearing a bit early atfirst =)

[@DenisLaventure]

A really interesting technique! Thank you for sharing.

[@bisocvasile522]

Very nice and helpful, finally a tutorial without annoying ... bummm :)

[@IndependentVFX]

Thanks for the support!

[@rizkiahmadsubagja6346]

So Original in this tutorial, Many Thanks!

[@martinbalaguer5723]

You rock man, I always reference this tutorial

[@IndependentVFX]

Thanks Martin! Its great to hear people are still finding this useful after all this time

[@m3zza9]

Rephrase... amazing video... nice work!!!

[@admaster908]

This was a great tutorial! I'm Glad I subbed to this Channel!!

[@Starsbirthvfx3DTrainings]

My favorite Chanel. IndependentVFX

[@IndependentVFX]

Thanks so much!

[@LOS7error]

wow, great tutorials. Keen for more

[@IndependentVFX]

Thanks for commenting Dave, appreciate it! Please share this channel with anyone else who you feel might benefit form it. Cheers!

[@KevinDubois]

Great tutorial, I learned a lot, thanks!

[@IndependentVFX]

@greatLittleAnzio - we have had tons of requests for a short tutorial on M4 star shaped muzzle flashes, so we will post one in the very near future. It will be a very simple and easy to follow technique that will allow you to create M4 muzzle flashes from front on, side on and three quarter angles, so you wont need stock footage. Keep an eye on our channel! And thanks for watching

[@SteelexIFY]

Wow the result is amazing, thank you so much (:

[@WarTornProductions]

Amazing tutorial bro, Definitely more original than using action essentials haha. Would like to see more from you! Im going to pm you.

[@forcedadventure]

THIS IS BIG HELP - THANKS FOR THAT !!!

[@HrTwist]

This was a really nice tutorial! Your great at explaining what your doing etc :D subbed!

[@Zemeier]

Great work! Keep it up!

[@dave.mosquera]

Good stuff keep em coming!

[@iWildRock]

dude , you're awesome!!!

[@jarrahoyen148]

Great tutorial. Just wondering if you're going to do any more of these could you provide some of the raw footage (ie one guy shooting in this case) so we can work along with you and try and get a decent match up?

[@IndependentVFX]

I put these tutorials in a busy office that I share with other people, and we are right next to a train station, AND there was a huge rain storm raging outside! Sorry about that

[@IndependentVFX]

Thanks for watching Robert, and thanks for your great comment and encouragement.

[@1Robertwaterworth]

You can save out comp files as Projects then import the project into any future comp. Just place a proxy file in where you would normally place you gun, then swap it out.

[@Allenvisuals]

Nice one... keep them coming!

[@leila1]

Brilliant tutorial! thank you

[@Xite747]

Okay this was really useful thanks.

[@WarTornProductions]

No prob bro! Great stuff here!

[@onlyvfxnorway1212]

I LOVE IT!! Cool technic, makes your movie special! Keep it up! SUBCRIBED right away!

[@selahattinb]

Hello, great tutorial, thank you! I have a question about smoke you created. The question is can we create a bullet impact effect with your smoke effect ? Please answer me and again, great tutorial!

[@IndependentVFX]

Wow, thanks for the great comment poppmusic. I really appreciate it. Please share the short film with us - we would love to see the results. Thanks for watching and stay tuned for more great tutorials in the future.

[@RobertDigitalArtist]

This channel will be big within a year, :) Subbed

[@IndependentVFX]

Thanks for all the positive feedback!