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VFX Side Quest Creating A Retro Video Game Look

Hashi a.k.a. Action Movie Dad takes you on a trip down 16-bit memory lane in a totally rad new VFX Side Quest, walking you through some simple techniques to turn your modern footage into a retro 16-bit video game using Adobe After Effects and Red Giant tools.

You'll learn how to stylize the shot using Red Giant Universe and Magic Bullet Colorista, adjust the color palette, and quickly add elements like titles and progress bars that match the retro video game look of the 16-bit era.

Red Giant tools used:

Universe Luster

Universe VHS

Magic Bullet Colorista V

Don't have the Red Giant tools? Don't worry. Grab a trial version of Red Giant Complete and get started.

Music: Triune Digital