Waterfall / rain fireworks in after effects or vegas

[blacksheepdownunder]

Hi guys. i am wanting to make a video of the waterfall fireworks u see falling from bridges or in concerts. can anyone help?

[filmboss80]

Yes. The next time there is an event where waterfall fireworks are being ignited, set up your camcorder on a tripod and roll tape.

Or do your own, hiring out a company that specializes in firework events, and videotape in your own setting.

(You DO know that the pyrotechnics in the Jacko pic you posted are REAL -- not digital effects, don't you?)

[poisondeathray]

You can do it with particle simulation in AE

Trapcode particular is a 3rd party plugin, but very powerul
http://www.trapcode.com/products_particular.html
http://www.trapcode.com/PyroPack/index.html

You can search google for tutorials, there should be many. Search for "After Effects" and "fireworks"

[blacksheepdownunder]

Yes I know they are real. I have contacted many pyro companies in Australia and none are keen to help. Thanks for the links, I will check them out

[guns1inger]

Go through the tutorials at VideoCopilot.net. Andy Kramer has almost 100 tutorials from basic to more complicated effects, including sparks and rain. He usually uses the built-in effects, although sometimes he uses a particular external plugins. His video tuts are easy to follow (and can be downloaded with firefox/video download helper for repeat viewing). You will find plenty there to solve your problem.