Power Up!

Unleash your true power. Stun your audience with dazzling magic, jaw-dropping teleportation, or go supersonic with realistic Superman flying effects.

By Oli Thompson

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Oli Thompson

Oli Thompson

Passionate about inspiring and motivating others, philosophy, science, nature, music, adventures, creativity, and storytelling. If I'm not playing video games, you can find me daydreaming about the universe! While working at FXhome in the marketing team, I've had the privilege of acting as everything from newsletter copywriter to Capt. America!

Ever wanted to learn how to fly? Or bend reality to your choosing? Well, we can’t show you how to do those things, but we can teach you how to make super power effects for free in HitFilm – which is the next best thing. Remember, with great power comes great responsibility.


Loki transformation effect tutorial

Reveal your inner God of Mischief with this simple transition tutorial that uses just a few effects, such as Radio Waves, Distortions, and an animated Mask, to create a realistic, godly transformation. Who needs superpowers when you’re blessed with being the god of illusions?


Master the dark arts of energy manipulation with particle simulation VFX

Get explosive and blast away your enemies with HitFilm’s powerful Particle Simulator. We’ll teach you how to make super power effects that rival Captain Marvel by using it to conjure powerful energy balls. We’ll then show you how to composite them into a scene made with Unreal Engine 4.


Learn the art of interdimensional travel with our teleportation effect tutorial

Need to make a quick escape? It’s time to teleport like Umbrella Academy’s Number Five, and a little help from HitFilm and some clever camera trickery.


Create X-ray vision effects in a few simple steps

This effect can be seen in so many films, from James Bond to X-men, and will allow you to see through anything!


How to use visual effects to make yourself fly

Redbull might give you wings, but only VFX can make you fly! In this series, we’ll show you how to become to caped crusader himself with an up-to-date version of our all-time favorite tutorial!


More super power effects tutorials

Learn how to create super power effects for free in HitFilm Express - Assemble Masterclass

Learn the ways of your favorite Avengers with our VFX tutorial masterclass – Assemble. We’ll show you how to create superpower effects like Thor’s mighty thunder, Captain America’s exceptional shield-throwing skills, and every kid’s dream – you’re very own Iron Man suit.


Embrace your magical side

Learn to make magic and wizard effects – Spellbound VFX masterclass

Summon the power of the sorcerer supreme, bend reality like Scarlet Witch, and disapparate into thin air with your favorite Harry Potter spells. To learn how to create your own magical wizard effects, check out our other VFX tutorial masterclass – Spellbound.

Oli Thompson

Oli Thompson

Passionate about inspiring and motivating others, philosophy, science, nature, music, adventures, creativity, and storytelling. If I'm not playing video games, you can find me daydreaming about the universe! While working at FXhome in the marketing team, I've had the privilege of acting as everything from newsletter copywriter to Capt. America!

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