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Photo cut-out and Z-depth
Hi all. I’m trying to create that now oft-seen effect, where a still photo or illustration is broken up into segements, with individual elements cut-out, and then each of the elements is given a different Z position, and then the camera pans or tilts so we get the sense of depth.
I think the trailer for “The Kid Stays in the Picture” uses this effect nicely, when Evans is in the pool. https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/kid_stays_in_the_picture/trailers.php
I understand the basics: cut-out your element in a graphics program, composite in AE, then adjust Z position to your liking. However, when I do this, the problem is whatever you cut out is still in the original/background image, and can still be seen.
I guess the only way to remedy this is to retouch the background image and remove your cut-out element?
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Yeah – learn to love the cloning tool in PS. This effect is really overdone now, but when done to perfection like in “The Kid stays in the Picture” – wow! It’s a very compelling look.
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