Create a Disco Ball Animation in Adobe After Effects

Step-by-Step Guide to Creating a Zoom Transition:

Step 1: Setting the Stage

1. Launch Adobe After Effects and create a new composition, naming it “Disco Ball” or any preferred title.
2. Set the resolution to 1920×1080 pixels, frame rate to 30 frames per second, and duration to 10 seconds.

Step 2: Generating the Noise Effect

1. Access the Layer menu, create a Solid layer, and name it “Noise.”
2. Apply the “Fractal Noise” effect from Effects & Presets. Modify settings: Noise type to “Block” and complexity to 1.
3. Add an expression to the evolution property by holding Alt and clicking the evolution stopwatch icon. Input “time*200.”

Step 3: Crafting the Gradient Layer

1. Create a new Solid layer and name it “Gradient.”
2. Apply the “Gradient Overlay” layer style by right-clicking the layer, choosing “Layer Style,” and selecting “Gradient Overlay.”
3. Customize the gradient with multiple colors of your choice and set the angle to 50 degrees.
4. Pre-compose the layer, changing the layer mode to “Overlay.”

Step 4: Designing the Grid

1. Add another Solid layer named “Grid.”
2. Apply the “Grid” effect from Effects & Presets, adjusting it to form evenly spaced squares. Set the grid color to black.

Step 5: Merging and Shaping the Disco Ball

1. Select all layers, and pre-compose them into “Disco Ball Build.”
2. Apply the “CC Sphere” effect from Effects & Presets to the composition. Adjust settings: radius to 350, light height to 100, and add a rotation expression for dynamic movement.

Step 6: Adding Radiance and Final Touches

1. Introduce an Adjustment layer and apply the “CC Radial Fast Blur” effect from Effects & Presets.
2. Enhance the visual impact by changing the layer mode to “Linear Dodge” and adjusting the radius amount to 95.

Congratulations! Your captivating “Disco Ball Animation” is now completed.