Join Richard Harrington for an in-depth discussion in this video Understanding keyframes, part of Motion Control 3D: Bringing Photos to Life in Three Dimensions with After Effects and Photoshop CC.
- As you start to position the camera…it's important to understand what's actually happening,…particularly if you're gonna keyframe it.…Let's say we have a lens here.…If I grab those arrows on that lens and I drag…I'm changing both the position and point…of interest for the two node camera at the same time.…This means that as it moves up or down…it's moving both the physical camera…and what it's looking at in a very linear fashion.…On the other hand, you can keep the point…of interest the same, pointed at your subject,…but move the position of the camera so it swings.…
Or keep the camera stationary and just animate point…of interest for moves like points and tilts.…All of these will combine to create more elaborate moves.…It's important that you understand these properties,…the difference between position and point of interest,…in order to keyframe.…Let's take a look here at this particular view.…I've got it set and what I'm gonna do is twirl it down…and add some options.…Make sure adjust the magnification…so you can see all of the edges.…
Author
Richard Harrington
Released
1/29/2015- Understanding parallax
- Choosing the best photos
- Identifying planes
- Timing the move
- Using Quick Selection, Quick Mask, and Refine Edge to create layers
- Cleaning up the composite with the healing tools
- Adding a 3D camera to your scene
- Setting the depth and size of your composition
- Animating the camera
- Adding depth of field and bokeh blur
- Setting ambient and directional light
- Adding depth with particles
- Mixing in video footage
- Creating perspective with Vanishing Point
Skill Level Intermediate
Duration
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Introduction
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Welcome1m 20s
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Using the exercise files1m 11s
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1. Introducing Motion Control 3D
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The technique explained2m 32s
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2. Choosing Photos for Motion Control 3D
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Image-selection guidelines4m 10s
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Resolution guidelines4m 1s
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Advice for scanning1m 29s
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3. Planning the Move
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Identifying planes1m 30s
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Understanding parallax5m 50s
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Choosing a focal length3m 39s
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Timing the move1m 39s
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4. Layering the Image
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The Quick Selection tool1m 42s
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Using Quick Mask mode3m 33s
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The Refine Edge command3m 8s
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Using layer masks4m 22s
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5. Cleaning Up the Composite
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Using Perspective Warp4m 15s
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Removing camera shake3m 11s
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Using a floor image4m 1s
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6. Organizing the Comp
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7. Build the Composition
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Adding a 3D camera3m 29s
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Setting the initial depth5m 32s
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Using Motion Blur1m 5s
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8. Animating the Camera
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Using multiple views2m 2s
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Understanding keyframes5m 28s
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Modifying camera paths5m 37s
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Adding camera shake3m 1s
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9. Adjusting the Camera
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Setting the depth of field5m 35s
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Adding bokeh blur5m 52s
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Creating a rack focus5m 43s
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10. Relighting the Scene
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Setting the ambient light2m 35s
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Adding a parallel light3m 38s
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Adding spot lights5m 2s
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Adding point lights2m 30s
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Lighting effects5m 22s
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11. Adding Depth with Particles
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Using Trapcode Particular6m 22s
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12. Mixing in Footage
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Refining the time remapping4m 34s
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13. Creating 3D Perspective with Vanishing Point
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Why use Vanishing Point?2m 16s
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Preparing files in Photoshop4m 32s
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14. Viewing in 3D
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Adding a 3D rig1m 59s
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Changing the 3D method used4m 23s
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Choosing a render method5m 44s
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Conclusion
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Wrapping up43s
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