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# [Create a Stunning Dr. Strange Mandala Shield in After Effects [sponsored]](https://www.redsharknews.com/post-vfx/item/3981-create-a-stunning-dr-strange-mandala-shield-in-after-effects)

 Written by [RedShark News Staff](https://www.redsharknews.com/author/redshark-news-staff) | Dec 1, 2016 12:00:00 AM

**Create a Dr. Strange-inspired shield in Adobe After Effects. **

While it seems like just about every week there is a new superhero movie, there’s no denying the beauty of the VFX of *Dr. Strange*. From the mirror dimension to the astral-projections, the incredible VFX work from [ILM](http://www.ilm.com/), [Method](http://www.methodstudios.com/), [Framestore](https://www.framestore.com/), and more are arguably the best ever produced. 

However, you don’t have to be a professional VFX artist to create a Dr. Strange-inspired shield. All it takes is Adobe After Effects. In this sweet tutorial created by [PremiumBeat](http://www.premiumbeat.com/?utm_source=redsharknews&utm_medium=editorial&utm_campaign=2016-redsharknews-editorial), Caleb Ward shows us how to create a Doctor Strange mandala shield using only native plugins and effects in After Effects. 

The tutorial comes with a [free project file download](http://www.premiumbeat.com/blog/how-to-create-doctor-strange-shield-in-after-effects/?utm_source=redsharknews&utm_medium=editorial&utm_campaign=2016-redsharknews-editorial) with all the video assets included so you can create this effect at home. To download, simply check out the tutorial page over at [PremiumBeat](http://www.premiumbeat.com/blog/how-to-create-doctor-strange-shield-in-after-effects/?utm_source=redsharknews&utm_medium=editorial&utm_campaign=2016-redsharknews-editorial) or use this direct [download link](http://s3.amazonaws.com/pbblogassets/uploads/2016/11/04145520/Dr-Strange.zip) (.zip archive).

It’s also interesting to note that the tutorial uses a lens flare from [Radium](https://www.rocketstock.com/video-packs/radium-4k-lens-flares/?utm_source=redsharknews&utm_medium=editorial&utm_campaign=2016-redsharknews-editorial), a lens flare pack from Rocketstock. Radium is a nifty collection of anamorphic lens flare elements. Unlike optical flares, Radium uses live-action lens flares to create the amazing look. You can read more about Radium on the [product page over at Rocketstock](https://www.rocketstock.com/video-packs/radium-4k-lens-flares/?utm_source=redsharknews&utm_medium=editorial&utm_campaign=2016-redsharknews-editorial). 

Here’s a quick demo of Radium:

A lens flare is included in the free project file download.

[Radium](https://www.rocketstock.com/video-packs/radium-4k-lens-flares/?utm_source=redsharknews&utm_medium=editorial&utm_campaign=2016-redsharknews-editorial) is fully compatible with all video editing applications — Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro X, Avid and more.

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