

Then simply keyframe the null object to scale up the footage slightly, and move it across the screen over time to match the panning motion of the camera. The next step is to create a Null object, and then parent the footage to it. So, as your camera was moving while recording, you’ll start to see black edges creeping into your composition. As we’ve stabilised the position, After Effects will do its best to keep the tracking markers in the same spot throughout the clip. Now, the result isn’t immediately going to be perfect. Once the tracking is complete, you simply click “Apply” to stabilise your footage. After you’ve chosen which areas to track, you simply click the button to analyze, and away it goes doing its magic through the entire clip. In this case, that’s some of the piano keys that weren’t being used in the song. You also want to choose parts of your scene that don’t move. Flat solid colours with no contrast won’t be able to be tracked. You want to make sure you pick good clear markers within the shot with some obvious contrast. Then it’s just a case of picking two points which are static in your scene. Once AE comes up with your footage, turn on the tracker and tell it you want to stabilise motion using position, scale and rotation. First, right click on your footage in the Premiere timeline and choose “Replace With After Effects Composition”. But, when one method does fail, it’s nice to have a backup or two that you can try. But this used to just be “the way”. Like the warp stabiliser, this method is not perfect and doesn’t work for every piece of footage. Public tips are allowed.Since Adobe introduced the warp stabiliser to After Effects and Premiere, the standard motion tracking features are rarely mentioned for stabilisation. u/shickey maintains a videography-themed weekly challenge subreddit, so if you're looking for something to shoot head on over to /r/DoCreativeĬamera, NLE, year started, general location Requests for feedback or comments must be posted in the monthly ‘I Made This/Feedback’ threadĪ full copy of the rules can be read here.Use of affiliate links must be disclosed in post.Links posted must relate directly to videography.If you're looking for professional-only discussion, give /r/videoprofessionals a shot! r/videography is a subreddit intended for all skill levels, from beginners all the way through to professionals to come together to discuss the trade. For videographers interested in weddings, events, live performances, music videos, TV, corporate, live streaming, sports, real estate, YouTube, home videos and more, welcome to /r/videography. Destined for the big screen? Try /r/filmmakers.
