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christ12274520
christ12274520
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July 18, 2025
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Magic VFX

  • July 18, 2025
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Hello,

I am trying to recreate some of these MotionArray VFX.

 

https://motionarray.com/motion-graphics-templates/magic-fx-pack-3683990/?q=magical&page=2&search_header=1

 

I have watched the video closely, and it does feel like an AE animation rather than handdrawn (I might be wrong). I have a basic set-up recreated, using shape layers, strokes, and some FX.

I am trying to figure out, the end of the magic animation, where there is the settling from the initial strike. It might just be a case of animating some of the elements to work like this.

 

If there was any further guidance on how to make these kind of elements, I would love to hear it.

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AidanEdits
Inspiring
July 18, 2025

If you can, post a clip of what you have so we can see where you're at.

Kevin J. Monahan Jr.
Community Manager
Kevin J. Monahan Jr.Community Manager
Community Manager
July 18, 2025

Hi there, @christ12274520,

Cool idea. I think I see the one you're talking about, but I'm not sure. Usually, I try to deconstruct an effect by stepping through it frame by frame. Often, it's best to do this in After Effects. That way, when you come upon a place in the piece you want to create, you just do it right there. It sounds like you're doing just that but are stuck on a specific look and feel of an element. Often, you do draw things, take photos of them, and touch them up in Photoshop or AE. I think this is a fun exercise for anyone that wants to explore creating motion graphics.

 

Hope tha advice helps.

 

Thanks,.
Kevin

 

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