In this video, I break apart a section of one of my illustrations, showing how to paint realistic metal surfaces. The key is in Blending modes and using layer options to fine tune it just right.

Using After Effects to put the deflector dish back on the Millennium Falcon in Star Wars: A New Hope
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Installing a catalytic converter shield on a 2nd gen. Tacoma
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An additional OEM skid plate for the 2nd gen. Tacoma - not a radiator splash shield
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Installing an aftermarket skidplate on a 2nd gen. Tacoma
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Installing lower control arm skidplates on your Tacoma
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Trying out a budget skidplate for the 2nd gen. Tacoma
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