After Effects Repeater and Light Emission
November 30th, 2009 admin
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Once you’ve created a quilted shape with your repeater effect, it’s practically irresistible to add light transmission to your mosaic. Having this same geometric pattern appear will take on a celestial quality when it is reflected against your chosen backdrop. Like the repeater effect itself, adding light transmission and casting a shadow against a backdrop is quite easy.
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