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Using the Camera Tracker in After Effects
In this chapter you will learn about the 3D camera tracker in After Effects.Preview the first lesson free — get full access to all 3 lessons.
Advanced Provider : Ken Geary 3 Lessons · 7m in Arabic, German, English, Spanish, French, Portuguese, Chinese
Course Description
In this chapter you will learn about the 3D camera tracker in After Effects. You will learn how it is used to track motion footage. You will see and understand about tracking points and adding tracking targets. Finally, you will learn how to add elements to your tracked footage to follow the camera motion as if they were part of the scene.
What You'll Learn
- Understand how the 3D camera tracker in After Effects analyzes footage and creates a virtual camera
- Track motion footage using the camera tracker
- Identify and work with tracking points and tracking targets
- Add 3D elements that follow the camera motion within tracked footage
- Integrate added elements into a scene so they appear as part of the original footage
Key Takeaways
- The 3D camera tracker in After Effects is used to track motion footage and create a virtual camera.
- Tracking footage involves working with tracking points and adding tracking targets.
- Elements can be added to tracked footage so they follow the camera motion as if they were part of the scene.
- The course covers adding elements that track within 3D layers alongside the tracked footage.
Frequently Asked Questions
What will I learn in this course?
You will learn about the 3D camera tracker in After Effects, how it is used to track motion footage, how to work with tracking points and tracking targets, and how to add elements to your tracked footage so they follow the camera motion as if they were part of the scene.
What topics or lessons does this course cover?
The course includes three lessons: Introducing the Camera Tracker, Tracking Footage, and Adding 3D Elements to Tracked Footage.
What skills does this course help me develop?
It covers Adobe After Effects, eye tracking, motion analysis, motion capture, motion estimation, and track and trace.
What does the 3D camera tracker do?
The 3D camera tracker analyzes footage and creates a virtual camera, allowing you to add elements that track within 3D layers along with the tracked footage.
