Smooth Mask Motion VFX Tutorial - Adobe After Effects

Overview

Learn advanced motion graphics and visual effects techniques in Adobe After Effects with this comprehensive tutorial video. Master the art of creating smooth mask motion effects, high-energy animations, and complex visual transitions. Discover how to use freeze frame animations, silhouette clones, mirrored clones, and roto brush for masking complex movements. Explore various effects and transitions for cloned layers, implement camera motion with motion blur, and experiment with stacking effects on clones for unique looks. Follow along step-by-step to elevate your video editing skills and create professional-quality visual effects for music videos and other dynamic content.

Syllabus

- Intro
- Breakdown
- 3 Main steps for creating these effects
- Finishing up our logo mask reveal effect
- Split open effect with freeze frame animations
- Silhoutte clones and mirrored clones
- Using roto brush to mask more complex movement
- Effects and transitions for cloned layers
- Using ae camera with motion blur
- Various effects you can stack onto clones for different looks