About the Course
Turn 2D images into stunning 3D videos! Learn layer extraction, camera motion, parallax effects & animation using Photoshop & After Effects.
What You’ll Learn
- Image Analysis & Layer Separation: Identify different elements in an image (foreground, background, clouds, mountains, etc.) and separate them into layers for animation.
- Cutting & Masking Techniques: Use Photoshop’s Quick Selection Tool or Pen Tool for precise layer extraction, ensuring smooth edges and clean separation.
- Importing Layers into After Effects: Save the Photoshop file as a PSD and import it into After Effects as editable layers to maintain flexibility in animation.
- Adding Camera Movement for Depth: Use 3D Camera in After Effects to create parallax effects, making the image appear more dynamic and immersive.
- Animating Different Layers: Add motion to individual elements like mountains, clouds, and foreground objects to simulate a real 3D environment.
- Using Motion Tile & Puppet Tool: Extend background layers with Motion Tile and add natural movement to objects like leaves and petals using the Puppet Tool for realism.
- Final Touches & Rendering: Apply color correction, lighting effects, and depth of field adjustments to enhance realism before rendering the final animated video.
Course Format
This course consists of on-demand video lessons that you can access at your own pace. Learn by watching and practicing the techniques demonstrated in each module.
Who It’s For
- Photographers looking to add a new dimension to their images.
- Graphic designers who want to explore motion graphics.
- Video editors seeking to enhance their visual effects skills.
- Anyone interested in creating engaging 3D video content from 2D images.
Course Structure
- Price: FREE
- Duration: 60 minutes
- Format: On-demand video lessons
- Mode: Self-paced
- Certificate: Yes, with completion
- Where: Available on the Juno School mobile app (Android & iOS)
Why Take This Course
Transform static images into captivating 3D videos, enhancing your creative skills and expanding your portfolio. Master essential techniques in Photoshop and After Effects, and unlock a new realm of visual storytelling.