After Effects Camera Mapping Tutorial 2D to 3D

This Tutorial is showing a technique how to transfer 2D Footage in 3D inside of Adobe After Effects.

Category:

Howto & Style

Tags:

• After Effects
• Tutorial
• 2D to 3D
• Camera Mapping
• VFX
• Visual Effects
• 3D Effect

[Peffken]

@drawinggraffiti You need to install a mjpeg codec. Otherwise u can try to change the filedefinition from .avi to .mpeg. If this not work check the internet for a free mjpeg codec and install it.

[Peffken]

@tmshl11

hi, there're several ways to do that, so I own CS3 and I don't know if there are better ways to do that in CS4/5.

The hardest way is to do it as described in this tut with some extra things to care of.

But there's a script and probably it can help u - if it's just 360°, it depends on the panorama.If it's a 360° spherical one you can use the build in plugin CCsphere and give a try if this works

for u.Map the pic on the sphere and make it very big, move the camera inside,

[tmshl11]

great tutorial thanks! - do you know if it is possible to map the 2D footage if i wanted to do a 360 degree pan? Eg. I've got a 3D building that I'm orbiting with a camera, but i don't know how to get a seamless background image for the entire orbit. thanks again for the tutorial. very helpful

[Peffken]

@tmshl11

think about that the pic is now mirrored.

The best way for me is to use trapcode's

Horizon plugin but it costs 99$.

I will send U two links per mail that might help you.

[54MusTiii54]

Man i dont have the Effect tat you use ther can you help me pLSSS Xd !!!!!

[Peffken]

@54MusTiii54

u mean Grid or Checkerboard? I They must be under effects->generate.

[sergeant07]

you speak like Goerge saint piere :D

[YMCMB4L1F3]

you should put a "curves" adjustment on the cow so that it doesnt look to bright compared to the rest of the picture, otherwise, great tutorial!

[drawinggraffiti]

please help when i try to open vid in after effects is says :video not avilable, cannot find 'vids:mjpg' decompressor what should i do ??

[tmshl11]

@Peffken

I downloaded the trail version of trapcode horizon and it's really good. exactly what i need - i think it's worth it for the time it would save. thanks for your help.