Sometimes stock footage just doesn’t cut it. In this Tuesday Tip, Anton shows you how to create airplane contrails directly in Blackmagic Fusion — no 3D needed. With this approach, you’ll have complete control over the look and feel of the effect, making it flexible for a wide range of projects.

Hi there, I’m Anton

Anton is a Animation Specialist at Brick Visual, specializing in compositing and visual effects. With a keen eye for detail and a passion for exploring new creative workflows, he enjoys turning complex ideas into simple, effective techniques. His tutorials focus on practical tips that artists can easily integrate into their daily projects.

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What You’ll Learn

• How to create a contrails effect in Blackmagic Fusion
• How to achieve it without involving 3D
• How to adjust and control the effect for different projects

Where This Technique Is Useful

When stock footage is not an option, this technique provides a better solution to add an airplane with contrails while keeping full control over the outcome. It can be applied in various contexts, from personal projects to high-end movie production.

Tutorial Video‍

Programs used:  Black Magic Fusion studio. But can be recreated in Davinci Fusion