Best way to do a shiny effect on a diamond? at DVinfo.net

Heath McKnight · December 24th, 2010, 11:30 AM

Hey everyone,

I have a client who wants to do the classic "shiny effect" that we see all the time off teeth, diamonds, gold, etc. You know, it's like a little star with a "ding" sound effect. What's the easiest and best way to pull it off in Final Cut Pro 7?

Thanks,

Heath

Bill Davis · December 24th, 2010, 02:23 PM

Heath,

Search "Specular Hightlights" and you'll find some general ideas.

If you want to spend time tweeking, you can start with the "Lens flare" effect already built in to FCP and using a layered series, get something that looks good.

If you want a shortcut to more complex flares you can also check out the Knoll Light Factory FCP filter packs - they have some REALLY nice pre-built flares - but of course, there's $$ involved.

Robert Turchick · December 24th, 2010, 02:36 PM

Trapcode starglow would work well. Otherwise, create the glint in Photoshop and keyframe opacity and glow.

William Hohauser · December 24th, 2010, 05:16 PM

Make a spark in Photoshop, key it while quickly fading in and out or adjusting the key threshold. For added effect you can toy with rotating it and/or a slight zoom in and out. The most important thing is the speed.

Heath McKnight · December 24th, 2010, 11:42 PM

Thank you, everyone! I'll check it out Sunday.

Heath

December 24th, 2010, 11:30 AM	#1
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December 24th, 2010, 02:23 PM	#2
Bill Davis Trustee Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Scottsdale, AZ 85260 Posts: 1,538	Heath, Search "Specular Hightlights" and you'll find some general ideas. If you want to spend time tweeking, you can start with the "Lens flare" effect already built in to FCP and using a layered series, get something that looks good. If you want a shortcut to more complex flares you can also check out the Knoll Light Factory FCP filter packs - they have some REALLY nice pre-built flares - but of course, there's $$ involved. __________________ Classroom editing instructor? Check out www.starteditingnow.com Turnkey editor training content including licensed training footage for classroom use.

December 24th, 2010, 02:36 PM	#3
Robert Turchick Trustee Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 1,389	Trapcode starglow would work well. Otherwise, create the glint in Photoshop and keyframe opacity and glow. __________________ The older I get, the better I was!

December 24th, 2010, 05:16 PM	#4
William Hohauser Inner Circle Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: New York City Posts: 2,650	Make a spark in Photoshop, key it while quickly fading in and out or adjusting the key threshold. For added effect you can toy with rotating it and/or a slight zoom in and out. The most important thing is the speed. __________________ William Hohauser - New York City Producer/Edit/Camera/Animation

December 24th, 2010, 11:42 PM	#5
Heath McKnight MPS Digital Studios Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Palm Beach County, Florida Posts: 8,531	Thank you, everyone! I'll check it out Sunday. Heath __________________ My Final Cut Pro X blog