[Jessica Duenke]

Hi Matt

As I come across work that is inspiring or is something that I would like to emulate I watch it frame by frame [ when possible as some clips won’t allow you to do so 😉 ]

In this case, you have a beautiful decent-res version of the work that allows you to watch frame by frame if you use your arrow keys – if you haven’t done so already :).

They used the morph tool [ excellent morph tutorial right here on the cow ] and a series of really nice masks. Probably just morphing the face area and not including the hair in the morph allowed them freedom to do an animation for the hair using masks.

Hopefully that helps… best of luck with your project!!!

Sincerely-

Jessica Duenke
Richter Studios
Chicago’s Video Production, Interactive and Presentation Services Company

[Jessica Duenke]

Hi Hymn

It might mess things up if you have 3D layers or pre-comps involved, but have you already tried turning the continuous rasterization box on for your AI layer? I tried looking at the tutorial you were working from, but could not view it. Hopefully that helps… if not, I am sure that someone here will definitely find the answer for you!

all the best!

Jessica

[Jessica Duenke]

Hi Michael

I agree with Dave, pre-planning for post is ESSENTIAL!!

Since you are stuck with what you have, one thing I have done with getting rid of a white background is to duplicate your footage layer and create a track matte from it. Usually there is enough contrast between the actor and the white background, but it will depend on what your footage is like.

Hope that helps!

-Jessica

[Jessica Duenke]

Hi Michael

I do agree with Dave, make sure that you have a plan for post before shooting.

I have been able to “key” a white background before, but it will depend on what your footage is like. If you duplicate your footage layer in your comp, make the top layer high contrast black and white to use it as a track matte for the layer below. That way you don’t have to worry about messing up your actual footage or worry about keying out lighter parts of the actor. Again, it will depend on what your footage is like, but it may be what you are looking for.

Hope that makes sense!

-Jessica