Joey Foreman
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https://library.creativecow.net/articles/onneweer_barend/chromashoot.php
https://tv.adobe.com/watch/digital-video/using-keylight-in-after-effects-cs4/
Joey Foreman
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Well, it’s certainly not rocket science, but it does require some study. Check out those links Dave provided, and see how quickly you’re able to grok it.
You might be surprised at how quickly you’re able to grasp the basics. From there you’ll want to hone in on the technique of Motion Tracking, in particular the use of Mocha, a separate application that’s bundled with AE. There are tons of tutorial resources for this on the web.
When you mention 3d text, it’s important to differentiate between text which has real edge depth, and flat text that moves in 3d space. Both are possible in AE, but edge depth requires some creative hacks or 3rd party plug-ins.
As for making the text “blend-in”, read up on Grain Matching, Transfer Modes, creating “Grunge”, the use of Lights and Light Wrapping, etc.
Best of Luck in your studies!Joey Foreman
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This recent thread explains how to do that.
https://forums.creativecow.net/thread/2/998012#998012
Joey Foreman
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You’re asking to be taught the art of compositing in a post response.
I’m sorry to say it, but if your time is limited, you should probably turn down the project.
AE guru and Cow moderator Dave LaRonde gave a similar response recently that explains why and offers some helpful advice to the newbie. Rather than paraphrase him, I think you should give that thread a look and take his response to heart.https://forums.creativecow.net/thread/202/890703#890703
Joey Foreman
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Do not Export. Render.
Set the Output Module to Channels: RGB+Alpha, Depth: Millions of Colors +, Color: Straight.
If you have FC Studio 3, set the Format Options…Compression Type to Apple ProRes 4444.
If not, set it to Animation.
Joey Foreman
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I’ve never seen that issue, and couldn’t recreate it in CS4.
Joey Foreman
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How about applying the Beam effect to a Solid with the Starting and Ending Thickness set to 1, and the Softness set to 0?
Joey Foreman
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There’s about to be a second best option (4:2:2), but it will be expensive.
Joey Foreman
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Are you having a specific problem with your setup in AE, or are you just asking for step-by-step instructions?
Joey Foreman
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Good to know about the QT Preference, Walter. I was a bit murky on that one myself. Thanks.
Joey Foreman
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