Creating a Trippy 3D Glitch Projection Effect with After Effects
In this tutorial, we will show you how to create a trippy 3D glitch projection effect using Adobe After Effects. Follow these steps to achieve this unique visual effect.
**Step 1: Prepare Your Footage**
- Open Adobe After Effects and create a new project.
- Drag your footage into a new composition. You can use your own footage or download the footage used in this tutorial to follow along.
**Step 2: Adjust the Resolution**
- Use the resolution tool to change the sharpness of your footage. This will help in achieving a clearer effect when applying the glitch.
**Step 3: Track Your Camera**
- Go to the **Tracker** panel and select **Track Camera**.
- In the advanced settings, choose **Detailed Analysis** to get a deeper track of your shot. This will provide a more accurate result.
- After the analysis, you will see a bunch of track points represented by dots. These track points are where your effects will be applied.
**Step 4: Create and Apply the Glitch Effect**
- Create a new solid layer by going to **Layer** > **New** > **Solid**. Name it "Glitch Effect".
- Apply the **Fractal Noise** effect to the solid layer by going to **Effect** > **Noise & Grain** > **Fractal Noise**.
- Adjust the **Contrast** and **Brightness** settings to create a glitchy texture.
- Apply the **Displacement Map** effect to the footage layer by going to **Effect** > **Distort** > **Displacement Map**.
- Set the **Displacement Map Layer** to the "Glitch Effect" layer and adjust the **Horizontal Displacement** and **Vertical Displacement** settings to create the glitch effect.
**Step 5: Integrate the 3D Glitch Effect**
- Create a new adjustment layer by going to **Layer** > **New** > **Adjustment Layer**. Name it "3D Glitch Effect".
- Apply the **3D Camera Tracker** effect to the adjustment layer by going to **Effect** > **Perspective** > **3D Camera Tracker**.
- In the **Effect Controls** panel, click on the **Create Camera** button to add a 3D camera to your composition.
- Adjust the settings of the 3D camera to match the movement of your footage. This will integrate the glitch effect into the 3D space of your shot.
**Step 6: Fine-Tune and Add Details**
- Adjust the settings of the glitch effect and 3D camera to achieve the desired look.
- Add additional effects such as **Glow**, **Color Correction**, and **Motion Blur** to enhance the overall effect.
**Step 7: Final Adjustments and Rendering**
- Review your composition and make any final adjustments to the effects 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 create a trippy 3D glitch projection effect in Adobe After Effects. For a detailed, step-by-step guide, watch the full video tutorial.