VFX Compositing Like Never Before | Runway Aleph + After Effects
4.4K views · 2025-09-23
Motion Design
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🔥 Want to try Runway Alef for yourself? Check it out here ➡ runwayml.com👉 Sketchfab assets I used in this video: Apocalyptic Buildings - https://bit.ly/SketchfabLTD1
Apocalyptic Signs - https://bit.ly/Sketchfab2
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⏱️ Chapters
00:00 – Intro & Aleph update
00:25 – Stock clip setup in After Effects
00:55 – Generating apocalyptic background in Runway Gen-3
01:19 – Tracking roadway with Mocha
01:44 – Applying tracked mask in After Effects
02:11 – 3D camera tracking in AE
02:26 – Adding 3D city models (Sketchfab assets)
03:05 – Lighting adjustments & blending
03:33 – Adding environment details with tracked bushes
03:54 – Second 3D element integration
04:18 – Final Gen-3 result
04:23 – Switching to Aleph workflow
05:00 – Prompting Aleph for fire & smoke
05:25 – Example: Adding Sasquatch into video
05:42 – Outro
[This tutorial explores how to merge traditional VFX workflows in After Effects with cutting-edge AI video generation from Runway’s Aleph and Gen-3 Turbo models. Starting with a simple stock clip of characters walking down a street, the video demonstrates how to mask, track, and composite apocalyptic elements using Mocha and AE, before showcasing how Alef can inject fire, smoke, or even quirky elements like Sasquatches directly into video footage. By the end, viewers learn how to blend AI-generated assets seamlessly into live-action, creating cinematic results while maintaining character integrity.]
🎬 1-on-1 Coaching With ME 👉 https://linestodesigns.com/dan-has-notes Go behind the scenes of creating VFX shots using Generative AI. See how I blend traditional after effects techniques with new AI workflows for some crazy cgi integration. This video offers a peek into the vfx process, combining different elements to craft a cohesive scene.
🔥 Want to try Runway Alef for yourself? Check it out here ➡ runwayml.com👉 Sketchfab assets I used in this video: Apocalyptic Buildings - https://bit.ly/SketchfabLTD1
Apocalyptic Signs - https://bit.ly/Sketchfab2
🌟 For Exclusive content, Free AI Workflows & More
↳ LinesToDesigns.com
For Sponsors
↳dan@linestodesigns.com
⏱️ Chapters
00:00 – Intro & Aleph update
00:25 – Stock clip setup in After Effects
00:55 – Generating apocalyptic background in Runway Gen-3
01:19 – Tracking roadway with Mocha
01:44 – Applying tracked mask in After Effects
02:11 – 3D camera tracking in AE
02:26 – Adding 3D city models (Sketchfab assets)
03:05 – Lighting adjustments & blending
03:33 – Adding environment details with tracked bushes
03:54 – Second 3D element integration
04:18 – Final Gen-3 result
04:23 – Switching to Aleph workflow
05:00 – Prompting Aleph for fire & smoke
05:25 – Example: Adding Sasquatch into video
05:42 – Outro
[This tutorial explores how to merge traditional VFX workflows in After Effects with cutting-edge AI video generation from Runway’s Aleph and Gen-3 Turbo models. Starting with a simple stock clip of characters walking down a street, the video demonstrates how to mask, track, and composite apocalyptic elements using Mocha and AE, before showcasing how Alef can inject fire, smoke, or even quirky elements like Sasquatches directly into video footage. By the end, viewers learn how to blend AI-generated assets seamlessly into live-action, creating cinematic results while maintaining character integrity.]