Return-Path: Received: from nk11p03mm-asmtp001.mac.com ([17.158.232.236] verified) by media-motion.tv (CommuniGate Pro SMTP 4.2.10) with ESMTP id 5107322 for AE-List@media-motion.tv; Fri, 14 Jun 2013 15:00:32 +0200 Received: from [192.168.1.68] ([99.152.153.100]) by nk11p03mm-asmtp001.mac.com (Oracle Communications Messaging Server 7u4-26.01(7.0.4.26.0) 64bit (built Jul 13 2012)) with ESMTPSA id <0MOD004E0WLHIA80@nk11p03mm-asmtp001.mac.com> for AE-List@media-motion.tv; Fri, 14 Jun 2013 13:10:31 +0000 (GMT) X-Proofpoint-Virus-Version: vendor=fsecure engine=2.50.10432:5.10.8794,1.0.431,0.0.0000 definitions=2013-06-14_04:2013-06-14,2013-06-14,1970-01-01 signatures=0 X-Proofpoint-Spam-Details: rule=notspam policy=default score=0 spamscore=0 ipscore=0 suspectscore=2 phishscore=0 bulkscore=0 adultscore=0 classifier=spam adjust=0 reason=mlx scancount=1 engine=6.0.2-1305010000 definitions=main-1306140093 Content-type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 MIME-version: 1.0 (Apple Message framework v1283) Subject: Re: [AE] Advice for methods / plugins / for an animation that needs done on short notice From: Jim Curtis In-reply-to: Date: Fri, 14 Jun 2013 08:10:28 -0500 Content-transfer-encoding: quoted-printable Message-id: References: To: After Effects Mail List , Anders Sundstedt X-Mailer: Apple Mail (2.1283) You can do this without third party plugins, but mainly what you need to = do is get busy cutting mattes and separating your photos into foreground = and background layers (making clean plates), and in-between layers, if = the photos are suitable enough. Just set them up in 3D space, add a = camera and animate it. I suspect many of these scenes were made with several separate shots and = clip art to create all those layers. There are several tutorials on the web about doing 3D moves on 2D = pictures. Search for "The Kid Stays In The Picture effect." That will = get you started. VideoCopilot.net has a several. =20 On Jun 14, 2013, at 7:17 AM, Anders Sundstedt wrote: > Hi, >=20 > I need to make an animated video of 50-60 seconds. The client would = like something inspired by this type of video (but it doesn't have to be = black/white it can have more color). > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3DRbv_VY9HQLc >=20 > It doesn't have to be as complex as the reference! >=20 > Normally I would not ask for input and I have never asked for = suggestions here before, but since it's not the type of animation I = usually do, and I need it done over the next few days, I thought I would = ask for some some tips on if there are some plugins, methods and ways to = achieve the type of look and effects similar to this video. >=20 > I am just starting today so I thought it would be interesting to have = any advice you can give me on producing the best video I can on a short = deadline. >=20 > They have provided a lot of photographs to use so I don't have to = illustrate the video making artwork from scratch which I would usually = do, I have many reference photos provided by client. >=20 > The video needs to be based on the 2D images but they would like as = much "3D" effect as possible (aka 3D layers / 2.5D). >=20 > Any tips would be much appreciated, I usually don't use any plugins or = scripts but in this case since it's not a cartoon I would be able to use = any methods available. >=20 > If you prefer to email me directly, here is my email: = sundstedt@outlook.com >=20 > Any ideas today or tomorrow would be much appreciated, I will begin = the work shortly. >=20 > Kind Regards, > Anders=20 >=20 > +---End of message---+ > To unsubscribe send any message to