Animation Tutorial with After Effects

Introduction

• Welcome and introduction to the video tutorial.
• Purpose: Creating an animation using After Effects.

Setting Up Layers

• Select all layers and toggle switch mode.
• Check the box for 3D layer.

Creating a Camera

• Right-click to create a new camera.
• Use presets without changing settings.
• Adjust view settings to two wheels.

Adjusting Layers' Position

• Sky Layer: Press P to position backwards.
• Clothes Layer: Press P to position backwards.
• Moon Layer: Press P to position backwards.
• Repeat for layers 5, 4, 3, 2, and 1, moving each backwards.

Scaling Layers

• Sky Layer: Select and press S, adjust scale.
• Clothes Layer: Press S to scale.
• Moon Layer: Press S to scale.
• Layer 5: Press S to scale.
• Continue scaling for layers 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 as described.
• Adjust positions after scaling as needed.

Creating Camera Animation

• Right-click on this card, go to camera, and create an orbit null.
• Move anchor point to the center.
• Press P, create keyframe at the first second.
• At the 7-second mark, zoom in and adjust position.

Parallax Effect

• Adjust settings to see the parallax effect for depth.
• Use CTRL + Z to undo any changes if necessary.

Adding Rotation to Camera

• Select null object, go to first second, hold shift, press R.
• Open rotation properties, adjust rotation keyframes.

Enhancing Animation with Moon Movement

• Select the moon layer, press P and create keyframes for movement.
• Adjust movement positions for realism.

Adding Stars

• Right-click, create a new solid layer named "Stars" in white.
• Position it behind other layers.
• Use cc star burst effect: Change scatter and speed settings.
• Add a glow effect for stars and adjust glow settings.

Conclusion

• Thank viewers for watching.
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