Hello, I need to add a flashlight beam to a flashlight being moved in stop motion. I am just wondering if it can be done with Motion ? I will figure it out if it can be done.
Before going down that road I would like to know if it is possible ?
I would import the movie clip in Motion and then add the effect.
Thank you,
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Hi Ben!
Here's the initial project I built (used above):
https://fcpxtemplates.com/sdm_downloads/flashlight-demo/
Very basic and there is an issue that will probably need to be worked out. It involves the Zoom Blur but I think I know how to work that out. If you move the position from center screen, the zoom blur will not match the "flashlight beam". I think I need to link the Start Point of the Replicator and the Zoom Blur Center to a separate OSC (been experimenting — this seems to be working!).
The Rotation of the flashlight will need to be changed from the Group to the Replicator (Y & Z). I know that sounds weird (it is) - the "light" is oriented along the X-axis and the X plane orientation needs to be maintained to avoid parallax issues in 3D space.
Be happy to discuss it further … if necessary ;)
It is possible to an extent... I think it will depend on what you need...
something like this?
Thank you.
Yes, but reversed.
Flashlight is near and beam is going outwards.
I will try this out.
How'd you get that, Fox? Looks like something I'd want to play around with just for fun.
Can Motion add a flashlight beam to a moving flashlight in stop motion?
