Basics: Introduction to After Effects

Overview

“Chroma keying, sometimes called green screen, is a foundational visual effects technique. Keying, in general, is the process of removing pixels from an image based on their properties. This is a fast and effective way to isolate a subject to use it elsewhere or place subjects in new environments. This topic can be explored and expanded on in incredible detail. For now, I will cover the basics of the process and discuss some challenges you may face using chroma keying in real-world situations. ”

In this video lesson Evan Abrams addresses the topic: Chroma Keying, which is part of the Domestika online course: Course 7: VFX Processes. Explore advanced tracking techniques to integrate graphics and visual effects with real action sequences. Transform your visual skill with precision and creativity..

Partial transcription of the video

“A classic use of a compositor is keying. Specifically, you might be familiar with chroma keying, or green screening. Chroma refers to the color value of pixels. So in a green screen, we are selecting and altering the pixels that are closest to a certain green. But of course, any color will do. So let's open up After Effects and see how it's done. So here in After Effects, if you look at that, I'm back again. Here I am, waving from inside my office. This is the green screen setup available to me in that tiny little space, and it's not terrible. So let's start by talking about filming green s...”

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Course summary for: Course 7: VFX Processes

• Level: Beginner
• 12 students
• 7 units
• 7 lessons (1h 6m)
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