{"id":55436,"date":"2020-08-04T09:58:05","date_gmt":"2020-08-04T16:58:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/creativemarket.com\/blog\/?p=55436"},"modified":"2024-05-07T04:40:36","modified_gmt":"2024-05-07T11:40:36","slug":"design-it-yourself-animated-crystal-light-reflection-effect","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/creativemarket.com\/blog\/design-it-yourself-animated-crystal-light-reflection-effect","title":{"rendered":"Design It Yourself: Animated Crystal Light Reflection Effect"},"content":{"rendered":"

Prismatic light reflections can add visual interest to a wide range of design projects, from corporate print flatlays to animated Instagram stories. <\/span>
\nOver the last two years, we’ve seen the organic shadow trend brought to life with plants, leaves, and gestures. It’s time for a new flavor of this effect: the magical reflections created by light crossing crystals.<\/span>
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\nThe prismatic suncatcher reflection, in general, is a combination of two opposite elements: artificially cut, polished glass crystals and natural, uncontrollable light rays. These crystal light reflections also combine the effects of two recent trends: m<\/span>ystical crystal stones and natural shadows.<\/span>
\nWhere does this iridescent light trend come from, is it much more than a visual Instagram trend, and will it last? <\/span>

<\/span>Didn’t we already see this stuff?<\/span><\/h2>

Remember the rainbow reflection filter on Instagram or the Bokeh effect trend in portrait and close-up photography? All of these effects come from nature, leverage light, and suggest that there’s more happening behind the scene. This layer enlargement with a kind of “natural virtualâ€<\/em> light reflection is the essence of prism light overlays.<\/span><\/p>

<\/span>Nature remastered: a futuristic trend<\/span><\/h2>

Many styles we’ve seen trending in the last few months, including alchemy<\/a>, wellbeing, spirituality, and self-care, have one thing in common: an adaptation and “digitalization” of nature.<\/span>
\nOrganic patterns, sustainable materials, and natural elements are the most influential design elements this year according to WGSN<\/a> <\/span> and Pantone.<\/a> <\/span>Raw materials, surfaces, and structures like fungus, mold, bark, and sponges are redefining graphic patterns and inspiring color schemes. The fashion and graphic design industries are applying these organic elements in response to the heightened demand for self-care and wellbeing brands.<\/span><\/p>

<\/span>How to recreate this vibrant look<\/span><\/h3>

Everyone remembers the dark, mystic atmosphere in Pink Floyd’s cover artwork for â€œThe Dark Side of the Moonâ€.<\/em> Prism light reflections can evoke both mystery and warmth. Throughout this tutorial, I’ll explain how to achieve this look with the “SunCatcher – Animated Crystal Light Reflection†toolkit.<\/span>
\nTo achieve this trending light overlay look you’ll only need Photoshop or video software like Premiere Pro, Final Cut, or Davinci Resolve<\/a> (which is free <\/span>). <\/span>
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