Use the Refine Edge tool for hair and other complicated edges, and ensure the mask sits correctly on the object, frame by frame. Import and export your rotoscoped clips. Export After Effects projects into Premiere Pro via Dynamic Link and save on intermediate rendering between applications. ...
This free After Effects alternative also includes a host of premium features such ascutting-edge mask tools, motion controls, compositing effects, video overlays, frame-by-frame motion tracking, manual color adjustments, and a powerful chroma key tool. If you opt for the reasonably priced Power...
Another important technique to master in After Effects animation is masking. So now let's look at how to reveal text with masks. You'll also learn how to use shape layers as track mattes. To get started, just select your text and go toLayer > Mask > New Mask(Control-Shift-N). You...
The difference between motion graphics and animation is that the latter relies on sequential images to tell its story, whereas motion graphics can be viewed mainly as moving graphic design. The second use of After Effects, digital compositing, is the method of combining different pieces of footage...
After Effects automatically ends capturing when the capture time reaches the end of the work area (which, by default, is the composition duration).Create a motion path from a mask, shape, or paint pathYou can create a motion path from any of several types of paths: A...
What happens if you take an unpolished render from Cinema 4D and bring it into After Effects? Turns out, you can create some stunning, stylized compositions using common tools. Jordan Bergren has the tips you need to take your work in a new direction.
After Effects automatically ends capturing when the capture time reaches the end of the work area (which, by default, is the composition duration).Create a motion path from a mask, shape, or paint pathYou can create a motion path from any of several types of paths: A...
To the left of Mask 1, click in the empty space to turn on the Lock switch . With the layer selected, go to Layer > Mask and make sure Hide Locked Masks is checked on. Swivel closed the layer, keeping it selected. If the Effects & Presets panel isn’t already open on the right,...
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Adobe After Effects is a great tool, but how do you do all of those fancy tricks that the professionals use? What if you want to mask a moving object or just do something custom? Turns out that you can do those expert masking tricks, and Christopher Kenworthy is going to walk you thro...