Compositing

Pro Tips, Tutorials

Why You Should Always Capture Clean Plates for Post-Production

Once you get your video to post, if you’ve gotten a few clean plates, you can split-screen your frame, add complex VFX, and even fix visual errors. Here are the best ways to maximize your plate acquisition, along with common use cases and techniques.

March 29, 2017 / 128 Shares / Comments

Pro Tips, Tutorials

Motion Tracking in After Effects: The 3D Camera Tracker

If you have footage with perspective and parallax changes, the Point Tracker simply won’t cut it. Fortunately, AE comes with its own 3D Tracker, which is perfect for these types of shots.

January 24, 2017 / 66 Shares / Comments

Education, Pro Tips

Video Compositing: How to Work With Alpha Mattes and Alpha Channels

Getting a basic understanding of mattes and alpha channels is a great entry point into the world of compositing. You can also utilize these techniques to blend real footage and VFX together in your work.

October 12, 2016 / 175 Shares / Comments