Mixing 3D and Live footage from a 7D in After Effects

[James B]

Hi

I'm a relative newcomer to the world of 3d post FX and After effects.

 

I have several locked down shots of building exteriors. I want to incorporate some basic 3d effects into these shots using After Effects.

 

The 3d effect I want to create is best described as a glass globe that also emits light, that also 'travels' thru my footage.

 

I'm wondering the best way to go about this.

 

A very basic globe effect can be done using only displacement map techniques right in After effects.

Additionally I can create any reflective surfaces inside AE, and match the perspective to my live footage.

 

Any other tips or suggestions?

[Phil Rhodes]

Well, you could hire someone to do it :D

 

Go look at videocopilot.net, which is an enormous time sink for people who find this stuff diverting.

 

P

[James B]

Thanks

Can't afford to hire anyone, and besides, love learning all aspects of filmmaking!

 

Realized after posting I was being too specific in mentioning After Effects.

 

Will check out the tutorials on videocopilot.

[Phil Rhodes]

Having had a quick squint at the site, I suspect you might find a couple of the tutorials over there are almost directly applicable to your task.

 

Still, don't just parrot out a tutorial - take what you can from them and build your own effects.