In this quick After Effects class I would like to show you a very popular technique of giving images additional depth (known as the 2.5D or 2D to 3D effect). Our project will be turning one selected picture into

something like this:

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In the class we will create fun things, for example:

Search and use a free photo (for example at Unsplash.com)
Edit out the object you want to give perspective to in Photoshop
Add Position / Scale / Rotation keyframes in After Effects
Add Color Control layers to give it a cinematic feel
Render out the file and create a GIF for showcase!

All in a fun atmoshphere and professionaly edited lectures. If you are interested and would like to learn a new technique - hop on and let's go! :)

A few other fun classes you've might enjoy! :) Click on the links to preview the classes:

Bring Icons to Life! Animate a vector Icon in After Effects

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Simple Explainer Video in After Effects - Floating Icons around a Phone

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After Effects for Beginners - Get Started with Motion Graphics!

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Spot-on Accent Graphics in After Effects (Part 4)

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Logo Animation Series - Quick Motion Elements Reveal in After Effects

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One Motion Graphic Element at a Time using After Effects! (Part 2)

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Minimal Title Opener in After Effects #2

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Animated Motion Graphics - Liquid Text Animation in After Effects!

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Bob LeBlanc

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