How to Create a Mad Scientist Effect: Sapphire, After Effects & Maxon Cinema 4D

Date: January 21, 2021 | Duration: 0H 33M 14S | Views: 3772 | Likes: 46


It’s alive! It’s alive!

John Dickinson, Director of Motion Graphics, shows how to create an electrifying mad scientist machine using Sapphire’s UltraZap and Ultra Glow effects, Adobe After Effects (with a look at Cryptomatte), and Cinema 4D.

Download the free Mad Scientist Machine 3D file (C4D/OBJ format)

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