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title: Free sci-fi VFX that’ll take your videos to new frontiers [sponsored]
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# [Free sci-fi VFX that’ll take your videos to new frontiers [sponsored]](https://www.redsharknews.com/post-vfx/item/5308-free-sci-fi-vfx-thatll-take-your-videos-to-new-frontiers-sponsored)

 Written by [RedShark News Staff](https://www.redsharknews.com/author/redshark-news-staff) | Feb 27, 2018 9:00:00 AM

**Sci-fi is enjoying a renaissance in pop culture right now. Not only have Star Wars and Blade Runner made triumphant returns, but there’s plenty of sci-fi content on the small screen as well like Star Trek: Discovery and Counterpart. Shutterstock even named ‘space’ one of [2018’s creative trends to watch](https://www.shutterstock.com/blog/trends/2018-creative-trends?utm_source=redsharknews&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=2018-redsharknews&utm_content=nebula-editorial).**

If you’re putting together a sci-fi project of your own, then you’re going to want to check out these [19 awesome space-themed effects](https://www.rocketstock.com/blog/best-tutorials-free-nebula-assets/?utm_source=redsharknews&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=2018-redsharknews&utm_content=nebula-editorial) by the team at [RocketStock](https://www.rocketstock.com/?utm_source=redsharknews&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=2018-redsharknews&utm_content=nebula-editorial). And best of all? They’re totally free.

Check out the trailer below and then get ready to make some out-of-this-world videos.

### Nebula: 19 FREE space backgrounds

RocketStock’s free pack includes 19 space-inspired background elements that you can use to create nebula, galaxy, planet effects, and much more. The collection was captured organically in-studio with practical elements, much like the memorable effects from The Tree of Life and The Fountain.

These effects are super-simple to customize too. Just adjust the Hue/Saturation sliders to create different looks and styles.

Head to RocketStock to [download Nebula now](https://www.rocketstock.com/blog/19-free-4k-space-backgrounds/?utm_source=redsharknews&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=2018-redsharknews&utm_content=nebula-editorial).

### Tutorials: Get Nebula up and running

Nebula is an incredibly versatile collection that you can use to create multiple sci-fi space effects. And to help you get started, RocketStock have put together a number of handy tutorials.

First up, [in this video tutorial](https://www.rocketstock.com/blog/create-realistic-planet-after-effects/?utm_source=redsharknews&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=2018-redsharknews&utm_content=nebula-editorial), you’ll see how to use the Nebula freebie pack to create a realistic looking planet effect using After Effects. Utilizing multiple layers of atmosphere elements, the end result is pretty astounding.

And here, RocketStock have rounded up [multiple Nebula tutorials](https://www.rocketstock.com/blog/best-tutorials-free-nebula-assets/?utm_source=redsharknews&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=2018-redsharknews&utm_content=nebula-editorial) in one handy blog post. You’ll see how to create incredible animated sci-fi titles in five quick minutes. Then go further by re-creating the complex ‘Shimmer’ from upcoming sci-fi film, Annihilation.

Like always, these step-by-step RocketStock tutorials are incredibly easy to follow. You’ll be adding stunning, cinema-grade VFX to your projects in no time.

[**Download nebula now to get started**](https://www.rocketstock.com/blog/19-free-4k-space-backgrounds/?utm_source=redsharknews&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=2018-redsharknews&utm_content=nebula-editorial).

To spice it all up with some [Space footage](https://www.shutterstock.com/video/featured/Space-Stock-Footage-72539940/), check this incredible collection of space-themed stock videos.

Browse and [download spaces videos](https://www.shutterstock.com/video/featured/Space-Stock-Footage-72539940/) here.

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