Reality is just a starting point. Learn how to use compositing, masking, and blend modes in After Effects to transform real footage into a fully realized science fiction world. In this tutorial, you'll discover: - How to use an Adjustment Layer and histogram sliders to set a dark, cinematic mood - How to mask new footage into a shot so it blends seamlessly with the background - The best way to use blend modes for realistic lighting, shadows, and color - How to animate opacity keyframes for a smooth scene transition Perfect for VFX artists, filmmakers, and sci-fi creators. What kind of world would you build with these techniques? Comment below and save this tutorial for your next project. Contents of this video: 00:01 Intro and meet author Dave Ko 00:44 Creating a moody look with an adjustment layer 01:17 Adding and blending the planet footage 02:16 Using track mattes and reflections to integrate layers 04:06 Final warp transition and scene reveal Get free practice files for this ...