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Anyone who wants to create their very own version of the Star of Bethlehem therefore only has to register with Digital Tutors and can then get started in Adobe After Effects. The project files are also included.
First, here is the clip that left the Reddit online community wondering whether it might be a real meteorite:
The tutorial lasts 1 hour and 42 minutes and shows step by step how to make the effect believable. Here is the tutorial "Creating a Meteor VFX Shot in After Effects".
All further information about Digital Tutors is available here.
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