Recreating Kevin Parry's Infinite Door Effect with After Effects
In this video, we will show you how to recreate the rotating door transition effect from Kevin Parry's Instagram. Follow these steps to achieve this mesmerizing effect using Adobe After Effects.
**Step 1: Record Your Footage**
- Record your footage using a tripod with smooth movement capabilities to ensure nice rotations for the video effects.
- Ensure your lighting is consistent to minimize the need for heavy color correction later.
**Step 2: Import and Adjust Your Footage**
- Import your footage into Adobe After Effects and create a new composition.
- Adjust the color intensities and color temperature to correct any lighting imperfections using the Color Correction tools.
**Step 3: Sequence the Layers**
- Drag your footage into a new composition.
- Sequence the layers, making sure that the overlap option is unchecked to avoid any unwanted blending of frames.
**Step 4: Mask the Door Frame**
- Use the Pen Tool to mask out the door frame, creating an empty space where the door used to be.
- This masking will facilitate easier rotoscoping or tracking of the rotating door space.
**Step 5: Create the Infinite Loop**
- Duplicate your masked footage layer to extend the effect duration.
- Offset the duplicated layers to create the illusion of an infinite rotating door.
- Use keyframes to animate the rotation of the door, ensuring the transition is smooth and seamless.
**Step 6: Final Adjustments and Rendering**
- Review your composition to ensure all elements align correctly and the rotation is smooth.
- Make any final adjustments to the masking, rotation, and color settings.
- Once satisfied, go to Composition > Add to Render Queue to prepare your project for rendering.
- Choose the appropriate settings for your final output and click Render.
By following these steps, you can create an infinite rotating door effect similar to Kevin Parry's using Adobe After Effects. For a detailed, step-by-step guide, watch the full video tutorial.