After Effects CC Motion Tracking from Pluralsight

After Effects CC is the industry leading animation and composition software used by professional visual effect artists. This course will teach you how to use the various built-in motion trackers to add motion graphics and 3D objects into any scene.

Have you ever tried to track an object or scene and reshot it or gave up because it just wouldn’t track properly? In this course, After Effects CC Motion Tracking, you'll learn how to easily track even the most difficult shot right inside of After Effects. First, you'll explore how to properly create position, rotation, and scale tracking points. Next, you'll delve into screen replacement as you replace a phone screen with a video of a mobile application. Finally, you’ll learn how to create an entire 3D scene from a 2D video layer and add 3D objects like 3D text. When you’re finished with this course, you’ll not only be able to add motion graphics tracked to any object in a scene, but also export the 3D tracking data from After Effects to any other 3D modeling software for more advanced 3D objects. Software required: After Effects CC.

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One Point Tracking

Two Point Tracking

Four Point Tracking

3D Camera Tracker

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Learners who complete After Effects CC Motion Tracking will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Motion Capture Artist

Motion Capture Artists use motion capture technology to record and translate the movements of actors or other performers into digital data. This course may be useful, as it teaches how to use After Effects CC's built-in motion trackers to add motion graphics tracked to any object in a scene. Motion graphics artists can collaborate with motion capture artists to add graphic elements to motion capture data.

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Compositor

Compositors combine visual elements from different sources to create a final image or sequence. This course may be useful, as it teaches how to use After Effects CC's motion trackers to composite elements together in 3D space.

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Motion Graphics Designer

Motion Graphics Designers create visual effects and animations that combine graphic design with motion to communicate ideas. This course may be useful, as it teaches how to use After Effects CC's built-in motion trackers to add motion graphics to any scene.

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Video Editor

Video Editors use software to edit and assemble video footage for films, television, and other media. This course may be useful, as it teaches how to use After Effects CC's built-in motion trackers for tracking shots and adding visual effects.

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Visual Effects Artist

Visual Effects (VFX) Artists use computer-generated imagery (CGI) and other visual effects to create realistic and fantastical images for films, television, and video games. This course may be useful, as it teaches how to use After Effects CC's built-in motion trackers to add 3D objects to any scene

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3D Animator

3D Animators use computer software to create 3D models and animations for films, television, and video games. This course may be useful, as it teaches how to use After Effects CC to add motion graphics tracked to any object in a scene, which can help when creating assets for 3D animations.

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Game Designer

Game Designers create and design video games. This course may be useful, as it teaches how to use After Effects CC's built-in motion trackers to create 3D objects for video games.

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Film Director

Film Directors oversee the creation of films, from development to production and distribution. This course may be useful for aspiring Film Directors, as it teaches how to use After Effects CC's built-in motion trackers to add visual effects and motion graphics to films.

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Television Producer

Television Producers oversee the creation of television programs, from development to production and distribution. This course may be useful for aspiring Television Producers, as it teaches how to use After Effects CC's built-in motion trackers to add visual effects and motion graphics to television programs.

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Art Director

Art Directors oversee the visual style and presentation of a variety of media, including film, television, print, and web. This course may be helpful, as it teaches how to use After Effects CC's built-in motion trackers to add visual effects and motion graphics to various media.

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User Experience (UX) Designer

User Experience (UX) Designers research, design, and evaluate user interfaces for websites, software, and other digital products. This course may be helpful, as it teaches how to use After Effects CC's built-in motion trackers to add motion graphics to user interfaces.

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Web Designer

Web Designers create and design websites. This course may be helpful, as it teaches how to use After Effects CC's built-in motion trackers to add motion graphics to websites.

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Animator

Animators create animated images for films, television, and video games. This course may be helpful, as it teaches how to use After Effects CC's built-in motion trackers to create 3D objects for animations.

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Graphic designer

Graphic Designers create visual concepts, using computer software or by hand, to communicate ideas that inspire, inform, and captivate consumers. This course may be helpful, as it teaches how to use After Effects CC's built-in motion trackers to add motion graphics to designs.

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Creative Director

Creative Directors oversee the creative vision and execution of a variety of media, including film, television, print, and web. This course may be helpful, as it teaches how to use After Effects CC's built-in motion trackers to add visual effects and motion graphics to various media.

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