Try searching "after effects hell effect"
And you get a demonic portal tutorial, it's pretty neat.
That's one effect you can apply!
It's a pain to learn AE, but when you do.. you can't live without it, it's limitless.
Just pour up the coffee and spend 1-2 months learning all you can.
If you get stuck somewhere, send me a PM, i'll help ya.
Kind regards,
Spit It Out