Compositing and Special Effects - Project 1 (Opening Title Sequence)

Compositing and Special Effects - Project 1 (Opening Title Sequence)


10 September, 2018 - 28 September, 2018 (Week 3 - Week 5)
Jesslyn Fabryando (0332213)
Compositing and Special Effects


 MOVIE IDEAS regarding Technological Impact:
  • A.I Artificial intelligence
  • The machine
  • Ex-Machina
  • Lucy
  • Ghost in the shell
Based on the movie reference that I gathered. I will be recreating the Opening title sequence of the movie 'Lucy'. This movie is about college girl who was tricked and was captured and turned into a drug mule for a new and powerful synthetic drug. This drugs unlock her mind's full potential giving her superhuman abilities, including telekinesis, telepathy, and absorbs information from any devices that is related to technology.



Inspiration of Effects Used:

Dark : Opening Credits / Intro (Netflix' Series) - Kaleidoscope Effect

Glitch Effect


Glitch Effect



Split Masking Effect

Plexus Effect

Inspiration of Opening Title Sequence:



Interstellar - Title Sequence

Total Recall - Title Sequence


Epic - Title Sequence

Morgan End - Title Sequence

Spy - Title Sequence
Mood Boards:
Fig. 1.1. Extracted elements that is going to be used

First Draft Story Boards:
Fig. 2. Story board 1

Fig. 2.1. Story board 2

Fig. 2.2. Story board 3



Video Output Link: https://youtu.be/T7x1U53mmzg

Second Draft References:


Second Draft Story Boards: 
Fig. 3. Story board 1

Fig. 3.1. Story board 2

Fig. 3.2. Story board 3


Second Draft Outcome:


Video output Link: https://youtu.be/UqLm6pKjHN0

Final Outcome:


Video output Link: https://youtu.be/yRkVJfNbxLE

In this first project, I learnt how to use so many effects in the software of water effect. Aside from that I learnt that even just a simple technique gives an amazing outcome. At first I really depend on plugin as for my background, however, I decided not to. From the consultation given, I really learnt that transition, details of the thickness of the graphic the effect of the typeface are really important, in that elements at first I didn't really realize that the edit that I made is not enough and is not that satisfying. I have tried using camera movement where at first I really don't understand how to use it, so I decided that I don't want to use it however, the transition made is not smooth if I don't try.

The difficulty that I found is that coming out with an idea and the composition. I was worried already from the first start that what am I going to do, how will be my composition turned out. Looking at some of the seniors work and the opening title sequence references, they all uses camera angle which my understanding of the usage of camera in after effects is not that ok. However, I keep on watching some tutorials and force myself to learn camera angle. At first I really struggle because I can't get the hang to it. It took some time for me to understand how the camera moves. However, a lot of practice and a lot of time spent I get the idea how the camera works and I applied it some to my project. A lot of practice really make a difference, just that I really need to put more effort to it and learn more about it.

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