Walking Through Walls Like The Witcher Using After Effects
In this tutorial, we will show you how to walk through a door like in the Netflix series, The Witcher, using Adobe After Effects. Follow these steps to achieve this magical effect.
**Step 1: Prepare Your Footage**
- Download the exact footage used in this tutorial or record your own footage. You will need:
- A clean plate of the scene with the door.
- A shot of yourself walking through a green screen.
- A shot of yourself walking through the actual door.
- Import your footage into Adobe After Effects and create a new composition.
**Step 2: Mask Your Subject**
- Drag your green screen footage into the composition.
- Use the **Pen Tool** to mask around your subject to key out the green screen. This will allow you to isolate the subject walking through the door.
- Apply the **Keylight** effect to remove the green screen. Adjust the settings to clean up any remaining green spill.
**Step 3: Position and Animate Your Subject**
- Place the masked subject layer above the clean plate layer in the timeline.
- Position the subject layer so it aligns with the door in the clean plate.
- Use keyframes to animate the position of the subject layer, making it appear as though the subject is walking through the door.
**Step 4: Apply Spill Suppressor and Additional Effects**
- Apply the **Spill Suppressor** effect to the subject layer to remove any green spill from the edges.
- Use the **Blur** effect to soften the edges of the subject layer and blend it seamlessly with the background.
- Adjust the color and lighting of the subject layer to match the clean plate. You can use **Curves**, **Color Balance**, and **Hue/Saturation** effects for this.
**Step 5: Final Adjustments**
- Review your composition and make any necessary adjustments to the timing and positioning of the subject layer.
- Add any additional effects to enhance the realism of the shot, such as shadows or reflections.
**Step 6: Render and Export**
- Once you are satisfied with the final look, render and export your composition by going to **Composition** > **Add to Render Queue**.
- Choose the appropriate settings for your final output and click **Render**.
By following these steps, you can recreate the magical effect of walking through walls like in The Witcher using Adobe After Effects. For a detailed, step-by-step guide, watch the full video tutorial.