Got the iFixit kit to replace the battery in my Mid-2015 Retina MBP, which was a workhorse. I did the full disassemble as their instructions recommended so I wouldn't get acetone on the motherboard; as many know, it's a real pain to unstick the glued-down battery cells.
Finally reassembled it...
I have two clips
Clip one - empty throne
Clip two - person in throne
How can I make it look like they're appearing in flames / smoke?
I have fcpx, motion, after fx
Likely method I think- freeze frame frame 1 of Clip 2, draw a mask around person, then add a fire or smoke thingy filter to it