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Aaron Eaton

Visual Effects Supervisor at Cantina Creative

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Set Extension

Learn how to pre-comp to make your composition more organized and add videos created in Adobe Firefly to make a simulated background. You’ll also learn how to refine areas of your comp to make them look more natural in their environment.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Utilize roto work for compositing elements
  • Apply blur effects for realistic integration
  • Adjust 3D layers for proper positioning

Level: Advanced

Skills you'll gain:

After Effects, Compositing, Rotoscoping, 3D Tracking

Key Insights

  • Organize layers by pre-composing for clarity.
  • Use shift channels to isolate specific color channels.
  • Implement luminance mats for precise masking.
  • Adjust 3D layers' position and scale for depth.
  • Apply feathering to masks for smoother edges.
  • Experiment with blending modes for better visual effects.
  • Incorporate camera lens blur for cinematic quality.
  • Match blur levels to maintain consistency in focus.
  • Use adjustment layers for global effects on roto work.
  • Regularly check composition from different angles.