Hey everyone, just finished working on some new special effects for a short film, and I wanted to share a quick tip for those diving into the world of VFX. If you're trying to create a realistic fire effect, layering is your best friend. Start with a base layer of stock footage of real flames, then add layers of glow and heat distortion to give it depth. Adjust the opacity and blend modes to make it look like the fire is actually interacting with its environment. It's all about those subtle details that sell the effect. Give it a try and let me know how it turns out. Would love to see what you all create!