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Making a Super Realistic Storm Scene with After Effects

In this tutorial, we will teach you how to create a realistic storm scene in Adobe After Effects. You can use the exact footage from this video to follow along. Follow these steps to achieve a dramatic and realistic storm effect.

**Step 1: Prepare Your Footage**
  1. Drag your footage into a new composition in Adobe After Effects. It is advisable to use footage shot with a tripod for easier editing.


**Step 2: Add the Storm Effect**
  1. Import your storm effect footage and drag it onto your video layer.
  2. Position the storm effect appropriately in the composition.
  3. Adjust the brightness and size of your storm animation to create depth in the sky.


**Step 3: Adjust Timing and Speed**
  1. Position your animation on the timeline to synchronize with your footage.
  2. Use keyframes to adjust the speed of the storm effect, making it faster or slower as needed.


**Step 4: Add Depth with Displacement**
  1. To add variation to the sky, apply a displacement effect to your image. Go to **Effects & Presets** > **Distort** > **Turbulent Displace**.
  2. Adjust the displacement settings to create a more dynamic and realistic storm effect.


**Step 5: Add Ripple Animation to Clouds**
  1. To make the clouds look more realistic, add a ripple animation. Go to **Effects & Presets** > **Wave Warp**.
  2. Adjust the wave height and width to create subtle movements in the clouds.


**Step 6: Final Adjustments and Color Correction**
  1. Apply color correction to match the storm effect with your footage. Use **Curves**, **Color Balance**, or **Hue/Saturation** adjustments.
  2. Review your composition and make any final adjustments to ensure all elements blend seamlessly.


**Step 7: Render and Export**
  1. Once you are satisfied with the final look, render and export your composition by going to **Composition** > **Add to Render Queue**.
  2. Choose the appropriate settings for your final output and click **Render**.


By following these steps, you can create a super realistic storm scene using Adobe After Effects. For a detailed, step-by-step guide, watch the full video tutorial.

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