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Sapphire Preset Primer: Stuck in the Gate

Sapphire Preset Primer: Stuck in the Gate

Go behind the preset with design director John Dickinson as he shares how he used Sapphire Builder to create the โ€œStuck in the Gateโ€™ film burn effect preset.

Explore how to animate it, build a matte for text reveals, and add final touches such as glows and distortions to cinematic titles.

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