Working with Tracked Footage
Explore techniques for integrating 3D elements with video by using motion tracking.
This summary is AI generated
Learning Outcomes:
- Set origin point using 3D camera tracker
- Adjust anchor points for 3D objects
- Parent objects to null for movement
Level: Advanced
Skills you'll gain:
After Effects, 3D, Camera, Animation
Key Insights
- Use the 3D camera tracker to establish a scene's perspective.
- Lasso select track points to define ground plane and origin.
- Create null objects to manage 3D elements effectively.
- Adjust anchor points in After Effects for better rotation control.
- Utilize draft mode for clearer visibility of 3D objects.
- Parenting objects allows for synchronized movement in 3D space.
- Zeroing out position coordinates places objects accurately.
- Check alignment of 3D objects from multiple views.
- Scaling objects is essential for proper scene integration.
- Organize layers in the timeline for better project management.