Recreating the Assassin's Creed Ghosting Effect with After Effects
In this tutorial, we will show you how to create the ghosting effect seen in Assassin's Creed using Adobe After Effects. Follow these steps to achieve this stunning visual effect.
**Step 1: Prepare Your Footage**
- Download the exact footage used in this tutorial or record your own footage using a tripod or a motion control device to ensure stability.
- Import your footage into Adobe After Effects and create a new composition.
**Step 2: Rotoscope Your Layers**
- Use the **Roto Brush Tool** to separate your subject from the background. This will allow you to create the ghosting effect only on the subject.
- Carefully trace around your subject and refine the edges to get a clean rotoscope.
**Step 3: Apply Template Preset Effects**
- Apply the **Difference Matte Key** effect between layers to key out the original shot from the effect layer.
- This will help in creating a clean separation between your subject and the background.
**Step 4: Create the Echo Effect**
- Go to **Effects & Presets** and search for the **Echo** effect.
- Apply the **Echo** effect to your subject layer to create the ghosting effect.
- Adjust the **Echo Time**, **Number of Echoes**, and **Decay** settings to achieve the desired ghosting effect.
**Step 5: Fine-Tune the Effect**
- Use additional effects like **Gaussian Blur** or **Motion Blur** to enhance the ghosting effect and make it look more realistic.
- Adjust the opacity of the ghosting layer to blend it seamlessly with the original footage.
**Step 6: Add Color Correction**
- Apply color correction to the ghosting layer to match the overall tone and lighting of your footage.
- Use effects like **Curves**, **Color Balance**, and **Hue/Saturation** to achieve the desired look.
**Step 7: Final Adjustments and Rendering**
- Review your composition and make any final adjustments to the ghosting effect and overall look.
- Once satisfied, render and export your composition by going to **Composition** > **Add to Render Queue**. Choose the appropriate settings for your final output.
By following these steps, you can recreate the Assassin's Creed ghosting effect using Adobe After Effects. For a detailed, step-by-step guide, watch the full video tutorial.