Track Elements on any Video

Omar El Kebbe

 

Welcome to another After Effects tutorial!

Learn how to quickly Add and 3D Track any Object on any Video:

 

 

Step 1:

 

  • Create a New Composition
  • Import your Video

 

 

Step 2:

 

  • Click on your Video
  • Go to the “Tracker” Panel
  • Click on “Track Camera”

 

 

Step 3:

 

  • Select your area that you want to target by clicking on any tracking point
  • Right Click on the targeted area
  • Select “Create Solid and Camera”
  • Right Click and Pre-Compose the solid
  • Make sure to check “Leave all attributes in your composition”

 

 

Step 4:

 

  • Go to your Pre-Composition
  • Change its size to your desired resolution
  • Import your elements inside it

 

 

Step 5:

 

  • Go back to the original Composition
  • Adjust the rotation, size and position of the Pre-Composition

 

 

We hope you enjoyed this tutorial and found it helpful in your creative journey. Until next time!