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Hi Gang
I'm well familiar with Detonation Film Works and how to use their footage. But they don't seem to have 'Lightning Strikes'. You guys know where I can buy or download a simple Lightnig Strike?
Thanx
Mike
How about these ?
How about these ?
I believe this is one of the standard websites for broadcasters who need stock footage.
Hi Guys
Thanks for your replies ....
I actually just signed up for a Trail on Video Blocks:
http://www.videoblocks.com/search.php?txtSearch=lightning
But was wondering if the process was similar to Detonation Film Works?
Apparently not ....
I've overlayed Detonation clips before by adding the clip to a new video track, then highlighting the clip, then right click and choosing 'Composite Mode', then 'lighten', or 'darken'. But for these clips, (probably because they weren't created with a screen backgroud), are not working out the same way. Suppose they're to be used as 'stand alone stock footage'.
Mike
Try Composite Mode - Add
MtD
If you have Motion look in the "Content" section as there are 2 lightning strikes which you can customise.
Thanks Meg
Hey Ian!
Did you get my last email? Hope it wasn't over the top? I actually just got back from another 690 mile road journey to Southbend Indiana. Spent Memorial Day with a 91 year old veteran, (relevant to the documentary). His stories were unbelievably graphic.
I will play around with Motion, and download a few more FREE Video blocks. These are for the 'Behind The Scenes' chapter.
Thank you Ian
Best
Mike
Yep, received your message which explained your dedication to the cause perfectly.
I've never been able to commit to anything muchand certainly nothing like the way you do things.
Those motion lightning strikes can be modified out of all recognition . . . . size, shape, colour direction, speed etc.
Just in case anyone hasn't seen the Motion lightning, here is a still . . .
Thanx Christina
As I mentioned, I was looking for a 'customizable option'. Ian pointed out the template in Motion. As far as 'Stock Footage', I'm a regular customer at 'Footage Firm', and 'Video Blocks'. I've been given opportunities to sign up for 'Trail Runs', and have downloaded quite a lot.
Additional deals include thier 'specials', where you'd only pay for shipping.
Other may want to visit the sites:
Best Regards
Mike
Trailer;
After Effects and Motion have excellent Lightning simulators. However, you should acquaint yourself with the phenomenon of atmospheric electrical discharge so your creations are either realistic or stylized.
Bogiesan
Hi David
Thank you - Hope all is well.
I've got pretty much what I need for now. I settled for some stock lightning footage, (enhancement of some B Roll footage).
Mike
Two for one - southern China 2007.
Looking For Lightning Strike Footage
