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    Pixel Follow

    Posted by Nate Boston on January 9, 2007 at 4:19 pm

    I’ve been trying to remember if this is even possible…..

    I recall reading once that you can import a piece of video into AE, then choose 1 pixel from any frame, and have something else “stick” or “follow” that pixel. For example, you could place a new logo over an exisiting logo within the shot (like if it were on the side of a truck or something), but because you are following 1 pixel, the logo would automatically move with the pixel you choose, even if it goes out of frame. Is this possible? Or do I have to move my logo frame by frame?

    Thanks!
    Nate

    Nate Boston replied 19 years, 3 months ago 2 Members · 3 Replies
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  • Lessevolvedman

    January 9, 2007 at 4:26 pm

    you talking about motion tracking??
    check out tutorials andrew kramer has a nice sky replacement one you can take plenty from

  • Nate Boston

    January 9, 2007 at 6:48 pm

    YES!!! Thank you! I could not think of the actual name of this for the life of me.

    One question though….you need AE Professional to get this feature correct? I am running and older version of AE 5.5, and I haven’t upgraded to pro. Is there any other way I can get this same effect without upgrading? Does motion do anything like that?

    Thank you!
    Nate

  • Nate Boston

    January 9, 2007 at 7:39 pm

    Thank you Dave!

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