Shows how to build complex composites with After Effects and mocha, where motion graphics are mapped to live-action footage of an actor's face.
- [Voiceover] Hi, I'm Lee Lanier. Welcome to VFX Techniques: Tracking Objects onto a Face. In this course, we'll learn how to build a complex visual effects composite using video footage and artwork. We'll use After Effects and mocha. (electronic humming) I'll start by showing you how to use rotoscoping in the effects to create digital makeup. Then I'll show you how to transfer footage into mocha and how to generate planar tracking data.
We'll use that data to impart camera motion to otherwise static layers. We'll see how to apply tracking data to artwork in After Effects. We'll use additional effects and animation to create motion graphics for a heads up display. We'll be covering these features and many other tools and techniques. Now, let's get started with VFX Techniques: Tracking Objects onto a Face.
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1/28/2013- Disguising tracking marks with rotoscoping and effects
- Preparing footage for motion tracking
- Planar motion tracking a face in mocha
- Applying tracking data to artwork in After Effects
- Fine-tuning motion tracking curves in After Effects
- Animating text and graphic elements
- Applying color and light effects
- Batch rendering the final comp
Skill Level Intermediate
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Introduction
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Welcome52s
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Using the exercise files3m 22s
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1. Getting Started
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2. Applying Digital Makeup
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Rotoscoping tracking marks4m 59s
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3. Planar Tracking with mocha
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Setting up a mocha project2m 16s
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Planar tracking a face7m 50s
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Adjusting planar surfaces6m 24s
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Looking at the Curve Editor2m 37s
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4. Importing and Applying Tracking Data
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Adjusting corner pin curves8m 38s
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Fine-tuning tracked artwork7m 14s
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5. Preparing a Motion Graphic Heads-Up Display
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Animating text10m 32s
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6. Adjusting Tracked Artwork and 3D Layers
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7. Color Grading and Rendering
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Conclusion
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Next steps37s
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