Jason
Forum Replies Created
-
You could try using AE’s bundled effect, ‘Render/Stroke’. Its not as intensive as Trapcodes 3D stroke and might work for you in keeping file sizes down.
-
The other thing you could do which would be more time consuming but possibly more flexible with using the line creatively is……Do an autotrace around the object, then apply stroke to the layer and point it to use the autotrace mask. The stroked edge around the object can then be keyframed to move between start and end points, expanding or collapsing the size of the stroke, changing colour etc. Just a thought.
-
Agreed, shoot the water live on black. (Be sure to use a good lighting setup…a Dedo would be best to get the most directional lighting) To achieve the motion (action) of the water use real objects ie – hands/fruit. THEN, use AE’s power to stylize and clean up. Masking, duplicating then offsetting certain parts of the water should able you to repair any areas that don’t alpha too clean.
-
Awesome…thanks for your help!!! Totally forgot about auto trace.
Cheers