Changing the background

Now, we will improve the composition using the CC Light Rays and 4-Color Gradient effects.

Improving the composite by using CC Light Rays

CC Light Rays is an After Effects plugin that creates stunning light ray effects, simulating the natural interplay of light in a scene. It will enhance visual impact by adding dynamic and realistic light beams and cinematic visuals to our composite.

Follow these steps to improve the composite by using the CC Light Rays effect:

1. Duplicate the Background.mp4 layer in the Chroma Keying composition using the shortcut Ctrl + D or Cmd + D.
2. Rename the duplicated Background.mp4 layer to Background_Light.mp4 by right-clicking on the layer and selecting Rename.
3. Move Background_Light.mp4 to the layer above the Women_Working.mp4 layer.

Figure 9.8: The Background_Light.mp4 layer moved above the Women_Working.mp4 layer

4. Select the Background_Light.mp4 layer.
5. Go to the Effect...