Hello everyone,

I'm trying to learn how to recreate the effects commonly seen in Steam Artworks ( attached a reference by Zreider [https://www.deviantart.com/zreider/gallery](https://www.deviantart.com/zreider/gallery)**,** [**https://www.deviantart.com/zreider/art/jxpxnxssx-xxx-Steam-Artwork-by-Rei-1285075661**](https://www.deviantart.com/zreider/art/jxpxnxssx-xxx-Steam-Artwork-by-Rei-1285075661) ).

https://preview.redd.it/r0m0qkb46u5h1.png?width=1687&format=png&auto=webp&s=d0e8ec0fd21e80051627ef7a4beb70c655a2e548

I've set up my base composition and masked my character, but I'm struggling to get that sharp, digital atmosphere. My attempts look a bit off.

To get the overall vibe, I've been experimenting entirely with native effects: roughen edges effects and trim for the border, some glow for the overall image effect, played a bit with the contrast/levels, the crt tv effect I couldn't recreate native in AE but overall it doesn't feel the same, the border is playing differentyl, the image effects look off )

https://preview.redd.it/mmgmqo477u5h1.png?width=2554&format=png&auto=webp&s=26366270341c65ae5cd54aaeb548589593bafe91

My result just doesn't have that premium and cohesive aesthetic..

What is the standard workflow to achieve this entire look? Do I need to relate on a specific plugin? Is there an advanced native compositing technique I'm missing to tie it all together?

Any tips on the overall composition or specific effects would be hugely appreciated!

Workflow for this Steam Artwork aesthetic?