In this tutorial, we will be recreating the magical shield effect from Doctor Strange using Adobe After Effects. Follow these steps to achieve this impressive visual effect.

**Step 1: Shoot Your Footage**

1. Shoot a footage where you perform the same hand motions Doctor Strange does in the film.
2. Ensure your movements are smooth and consistent to make tracking and adding effects easier.
3. Import your footage into Adobe After Effects as a new composition.

**Step 2: Create the Shield in Adobe Illustrator**

1. Open Adobe Illustrator and create the design of Doctor Strange's shield.
2. Use geometric shapes and lines to mimic the intricate design of the shield seen in the film.
3. Once complete, save your design and import it into After Effects.

**Step 3: Prepare the Shield in After Effects**

1. Import the shield design into your After Effects composition.
2. Apply the **Effect** > **Generate** > **Fill** to add color to your shield if it does not have any core.
3. Adjust the color to match the magical aura seen in the movie.

**Step 4: Animate the Shield Rotation**

1. Select the shield layer and set the rotation keyframes by clicking the stopwatch next to the **Rotation** property.
2. Set the initial rotation keyframe at the beginning of the shield's appearance.
3. Move the playhead to the point where you want the rotation to stop and set another keyframe with the desired rotation value.
4. Ensure the shield rotates smoothly by adjusting the speed graph in the **Graph Editor**.

**Step 5: Create a Smooth Stop Animation**

1. Use the **Keyframe Assistant** to add **Easy Ease** to your keyframes, creating a smooth start and stop for the rotation.
2. Adjust the timing and spacing of the keyframes to ensure the animation looks natural and fluid.

**Step 6: Offset the Shield in 3D Space**

1. Enable 3D for the shield layer by clicking the 3D cube icon next to the layer.
2. Adjust the position of the shield in 3D space to make it appear more dynamic and integrated with the scene.
3. Add additional keyframes to animate the position if necessary.

**Step 7: Final Adjustments and Rendering**

1. Review your composition and make any final adjustments to the animation, color, and effects.
2. Once satisfied, render and export your composition by going to **Composition** > **Add to Render Queue**. Choose the appropriate settings for your final output.

By following these steps, you can create the stunning Doctor Strange shield effect in Adobe After Effects. For a detailed, step-by-step guide, watch the full video tutorial.