Jack Simcox YouTube
I share straightforward, easy-to-follow tutorials on visual effects and digital art. Whether you're just starting out or looking to polish your skills, my videos offer practical tips and tricks to help you with your art projects. Check out my channel for useful insights into the world of visual effects!
Making a Vortex Look Fantastic Epic VFX Transformation with C4D and After Effects - For the Whovians
Welcome to my tutorial on creating an impressive vortex effect using Cinema 4D and After Effects, especially for Whovians! In this video, I'll guide you through using the Octane Z-depth pass in After Effects to create realistic fog. You'll also learn how to add color and enhance your vortex to make it stand out. This tutorial is packed with practical tips to help you transform a basic vortex into something visually stunning. Perfect for those looking to add a special touch to their VFX projects!
Animate Backrooms Found Footage like Kane Pixels in Blender
This video begins by discussing the difficulties of animating camera movement and the importance of realistic camera movement in creating believable animations. The speaker then goes on to demonstrate how to create a simple corridor in Blender, add a door and skirting boards, and add a human rig to act as a reference for the camera's height. The speaker then shows how to split the view and animate the camera's movement to create a realistic effect.
Is X-Particles Slow When Rendering? Try This!
Struggling with slow rendering times in X Particles? You're not alone. In this video, I delve into the common challenges artists face when working with X Particles, particularly focusing on rendering speed. I'll guide you through a series of effective strategies and tweaks to optimize your rendering process, making it faster and more efficient. Whether you're working on complex scenes or just looking for ways to speed up your workflow, this video offers practical solutions that can make a real difference. Join me as I demonstrate how to streamline your X Particles rendering, saving you time and frustration. Don't let slow rendering hold back your creativity.
The best and fastest Redshift render settings to optimise your render
New to Redshift and looking for the fastest way to render? This video is your perfect starting point! Although it's tailored to older versions of Redshift, the techniques and tips I share are still incredibly useful for those versions. I'll take you through the optimal settings and adjustments to significantly speed up your rendering process. This tutorial is especially helpful if you're feeling overwhelmed by the complexity of Redshift's settings and want a straightforward guide to achieving quick, high-quality renders. Note: While some information might be dated for the very latest version of Redshift, the fundamental principles are solid for earlier iterations. And yes, you'll notice I look quite different back then – it's a little throwback to my earlier days in video tutorials.