Halloween is one of my favorite times of the year. It a time to let your creative mind go absolutely crazy with ideas to entertain and scare your friends with. I personally enjoy some time in front of the couch watching some of my old horror films. It’s amazing to watch films I had created back in high school, or even University. Creating effects and tone on a minimal budget was great fun. However in this modern age a fast computer with it’s technology can help you push your own films even further, with just a little time spent on post production. So here I share with you two my favorite pieces of software for creating a spooky effect.
After Effects
It goes with out saying After Effects has to be one of my favorites. It really is a powerhouse piece of software, and can help you achieve virtually almost any look. For those of you with little to no experience in After effects, there are plenty of online tutorials online including those from Adobe and myself.
Magic Bullet Looks
Now this plugin is fantastic. It come equipped with “look presets” that allow you to select various film looks to help set the tone. It simple to use interface, makes it easy for almost anyone to get started on making your horror film come to life. Simple toggle through the effects pallet to get your desired look. You can even create your own custom look.
These two pieces of software plus a powerful PC helps to unleash your creativity. They can help you create a hollywood like look, and tone to your own films. The only real limitation is your own imagination and time.
If you have other plugins you like to use feel free to share them down below. Let me know what you like to use.
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Tej Babra is a film maker and editor working with broadcast giants like Bell Media, CTV, Rogers, MTV, and Much Music, as well as a variety of film production companies. Tej is also a proud associate member of the Canadian Cinema Editors.
These look great, makes me want to get back in to a little video work.
@israel.kendall These are great for all kinds of video work. Magic Bullet is really easy to use. What kind of video work dud you used to do?
@Tej Babra Not really “work”, I just messed around making some videos with friends.
@israel.kendall Sounds like you had a great time. Many people get hooked that way. I started making short films and promos in high school. After that i was hooked.
Wow some good stuff her. I should try this software, looks like fun!
@3dmodelsart it can be a lot of fun to work with!
Great stuff huh..Definitely I will try it.Thank you for another things to learn.Keep it up!
@VictoriaNicole23 Thank You for your support. That’s much appreciated!
Quite interesting stuff.Another things I will learn from you.Thank you for including me here.Keep the good work up!
@Joanna Wilson Thank you for your support !