How to Attach Objects on Wall and 3d Motion Track in Adobe AE

How to Attach Objects on Wall and 3D Motion Track in Adobe AE

In this guide, we'll walk you through the process of adding objects and videos onto walls or the ground in your Adobe After Effects projects. By following these steps, you’ll be able to seamlessly integrate elements in a way that matches the camera's motion.

Step-by-Step Guide

1. Find the Tracker Panel

   • Open Adobe After Effects and locate the Tracker panel.
   • Press the Track Camera button.

2. Analyze the Footage

   • Once the footage is analyzed, you will see various colored points and a red target appear on the screen.

3. Create a Solid and Camera

   • Identify the wall or ground where you want to add an object.
   • Right-click on the desired area and select Create Solid and Camera.

4. Create Additional Solids

   • Move forward in your composition timeline and choose another spot for placing objects.
   • Right-click on the new target point and select Create Solid and Camera again.

5. Pre-compose the Solid

   • Right-click on the solid layer you created and select Pre-compose.
   • Press OK to confirm.

6. Adjust Composition Settings

   • Double-click on the track solid layer to open its composition.
   • Go to Composition > Composition Settings, and change the composition size to 1920 x 1080.

7. Add Your Video

   • Once you have adjusted the composition settings, you can delete the solid.
   • Find the video you want to insert, then click and drag it into the composition.

8. Return to the Original Composition

   • Go back to your original composition.
   • Open the Transform menu of your new video layer.

9. Adjust Transform Settings

   • Adjust the rotation, scale, and placement of the video to fit it properly on the wall or ground.

10. Preview Your Work

• Play the composition to ensure that the video or object is correctly attached to the tracking points and moves convincingly with the camera’s motion.

Congratulations! You've successfully attached videos or objects to walls and the ground within Adobe After Effects.

Keywords

• Tracker Panel
• Track Camera
• Analyze Footage
• Create Solid and Camera
• Pre-compose
• Composition Settings
• Transform Menu
• Adobe After Effects

FAQ

Q1: How do I locate the Tracker panel in Adobe After Effects? A1: The Tracker panel can be found within the workspace options in Adobe After Effects. If it's not visible, you can enable it from the Window tab.

Q2: What do the colored points represent after tracking the camera? A2: The colored points represent the areas that After Effects has identified as trackable, which you can use to attach objects or videos.

Q3: What should I do if my video does not align correctly with the tracking points? A3: Adjust the Transform settings like rotation, scale, and position to better fit the video onto the designated wall or ground surface.

Q4: Can I use any size of the video for this process? A4: Yes, you can use any video size, but you'll need to adjust the composition settings to match your video dimensions for optimal quality and fit.

Q5: Why do I need to pre-compose the solid? A5: Pre-composing the solid allows for better control and manageability when inserting and editing the video or object you wish to attach to the tracking points.