Using just a few video elements of torch flames, we composite a burning hand by using a series of null objects and expressions to drive a time lagged displacement effect to simulate fire burning from a moving source. We use the Puppet tool for the distortion and throw on some tracked lighting effects and a displacement map for the Heat. This principle can be used to add realistic, fluid motion to any tracked object.
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In this tutorial we are going to take a look at a simple, but interesting idea. The main point will be to show you how to work with footage that is out of focus making if difficult to track. After we track it we are going to attach the camera interface elements and fake some depth of field to create the illusion that they are floating in space and shift in and out of focus like the rest of the scene.
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Trey Morgan started an extended tutorial on motion tracking with Mocha for After Effects, Advanced Motion Tracking Part 1. In part 1 (59 minutes) he starts with an relatively easy screen replacement to show basics, then he’ll move on to a more challenging clip to show how to deal with obstructions, tracking planes moving off screen, etc.
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Learn to do a basic track in Mocha and how to export the tracking data both as shapes and transform data into After Effects. We’ll also cover how to make depth mattes from those shapes and position data. Even though your footage will take on a whole new dimension… the jokes are still in 2D. :)
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In this tutorial we will be taking some necessary steps to stabilize our footage so we can then rotoscope the dumpster out with ease. After we roto we’ll employ some arithmetic so we can reverse the stabilized matte, add AE’s built in motion blur, and composite our 3D text in the background. To do this we’ll be attaching our camera to a similar stabilized area to fake 3D motion tracking. So let’s get to it ;)
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Today is the second part of this tutorial. We’ll create a similar high tech floating interface tracked to a DVD disk. First, we’re going to take a quick look at tracking with mocha for After Effects. After that take an in depth look at shape layers and modifiers for them. Finally animate all the menus and add some color correction and lens flares to make everything look nice and futuristic.
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I created this tutorial inspired from this music video… today, we’ll create a similar high tech floating interface tracked to a DVD disk. First, we’re going to take a quick look at tracking with mocha for After Effects. After that take an in depth look at shape layers and modifiers for them. Finally animate all the menus and add some color correction and lens flares to make everything look nice and futuristic.
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This tutorial will show you how to make a futuristic floating hologram over a cellphone. The techniques included here will help you understand how to track one object to another. The final result is something that may make your indie science-fiction film look better or it may just inspire you to create something new.
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