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Tony Lupoi

Visual effects supervisor

Composting graphics on a phone

Tony Lupoi demonstrates compositing phone graphics in After Effects, covering grain removal, marker cleanup, and keying. He uses Mocha AE for planar tracking to accurately place graphics, then adds depth of field, color correction, and reflections before final QC.

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Learning Outcomes:

  • Explore advanced compositing techniques in After Effects.
  • Implement effective tracking and matting methods.
  • Optimize color workflows for visual effects.

Level: Advanced

Skills you'll gain:

After Effects, Compositing, Tracking, Color Correction

Key Insights

  • Use clean plates to enhance graphic integration.
  • Employ noise reduction techniques to improve footage quality.
  • Utilize Adobe's content-aware tools for efficient marker removal.
  • Track and parent elements for refined compositing.
  • Experiment with multiple methods for color correction.
  • Incorporate reflections to enhance visual realism.
  • Leverage holdout mats in tracking for better results.
  • Optimize computational processes by baking out effects.
  • Maintain a balance between perfection and project deadlines.
  • Utilize adjustment layers for flexible color grading.