Animate a Portrait with After Effects and Photoshop

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It's alive! Animate portraits using Photoshop and After Effects. Bring old paintings to life. Quickly add movement and depth to still images. I go through the most common challenges, and techniques you'll work with when animating any portrait.
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[@iamYork_]

Whispers in ear, "Starts at 2:20"

[@samuelmatteofilms]

nice

[@jae8397]

THAT TICKLES DUDE

[@WeeklyWojak]

You da real MVP

[@AlexanderWangwastaken]

Thank you

[@MegaTVscreen]

Alright everyone. I found the painting used in the picture - it's " *Joseph Ducreux - Discreet Secret* ". I don't know why the hell it is such a big deal to say the name instead of " _it's wildly available on wikipedia_ ", that the author answers to everyone, but anyways, here you go!

[@user-zj8xz1if2m]

thank you very mch

[@arthurcabralbraga1390]

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[@c.c...9942]

Tks a bunch. This guy is sooo pro that sometimes he forgets about simple stuff!!!!

[@christianindividual4550]

Perhaps he didn't share the name of the painting... because it's a rather discreet secret...

[@tadeohuete]

11:43 Love that sound effect

[@ECAbrams]

Only the best sound effects on this channel

[@tsicafoff]

@ECAbrams I can't stop laughing thank you lol 🤣 you had me at Monty Python and then you Do-do-da-do'ed me 🤣😭🤣

[@khcstewie]

holy crap, I'm not even close to being fully familiarized with PS/AE, but you walked us through that so coherently and at a pace that seems manageable. Looking forward to the next one!

[@ECAbrams]

Thank you so much. I always struggle with how much to speak about apps we don't open often on this channel, but are pretty essential to a process. I'm so glad you enjoyed it :)

[@pastcolours]

You see, when you get to 60 and you're a semi regular user of PS, this whole video looks like a Chipmunk on speed, but it is excellent none the less !

[@user-bu5tx3yt9f]

@@ECAbrams 16:38, how did you call up their position as you said here? is there some shortcut for that?

[@ECAbrams]

@@user-bu5tx3yt9f for calling up any property in After Effects there are keyboard shortcuts. They may be different depending on your keyboard language. For me it's the P key for the position. But you can access properties by twirling down in the timeline, and if you're working with the latest version of Ae, there is the new properties pannel. Many ways to call up position.

[@user-bu5tx3yt9f]

@@ECAbrams I have another question: when it comes to "particules" such as in a pinata thing or a mini volcano throwing multiple small items, what would you say is the best method to animate all the little items moving/ being thrown away by the mini volcano or sweet falling from a pinata? Its tricky because you need to animate every item/ every particule, and they must all have their own direction and angle.. so I wonder what do you have to say about that?

[@kelrickds3084]

Hands down one of the most thorough and well organized tutorials I've watched. Thank you for creating this - I've learned a lot and I can see this being a permaent refernce as I practice w/ AE.

[@iamtommyok]

Really excellent tutorial! The vector masks in PS are a great tip for this and the camera parallax is something I'm definitely going to use immediately. Thank you!

[@gabrielsond]

Your face flipping, merging, blending technique was REALLY helpful! Thanks!

[@ECAbrams]

You're welcome. We may get into more Ps techniques in future videos so stay tuned for more!

[@piperboo7127]

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[@Matei.Grigore]

That drag&drop mask from "paths" to the desired layer is simply amazing and so useful!!!

[@MyMonty143]

Glad to know that I have been using similar techniques in all my projects where I need to animate a still image. I always wonder if there is a better way to do this.

[@DaveSpitz]

I've learnt how to use Photoshop to a pretty good standard from KZbin, I think now it's time I got into After Effects, cheers for the vid, I think you will be my go to guy for this one 👍🏻

[@Rynaylorguitar]

I am SO far from being able to do any of this but was mesmerised by your skills. Great video!

[@tehbadger2810]

17:28 OOOOOOOH LAAA DEEE DAAAAAH

[@timothyrice9366]

😂😭

[@JoshPaulie]

I really appreciate tutorials like this. I would never search "Animate a Portrait" but the learned new tools like content fill. edit: and the control-click the scale nodes to deform (enter to confirm)

[@brutallyremastered4255]

Easily the most entertaining and informative Tut' I've seen. First rate.

[@wiewiorka_ojoj4167]

Your voice and the way you're explaining everything so clearly are making me full of energy and ready to follow your tutorials :D Love this channel, thank you !

[@seggremalac]

WOW. This one was shocking. I'm - could say - pro in PS but never imagined these LOT of great tools could be used in AE! This is just brilliant!

[@paulmitchell1099]

In the pen tool I suggest using the rubber band mode. It allows fewer points because you can see the curved line your are creating.

[@janineadrianareguengagomez3708]

I have never used AE but you mannaged to explain it so clearly I can actually understand and have a general idea how to start practicing

[@paolabueso]

Amazing tutorial! I’d been wanting to learn how to do this for a long time. Thank you so much for sharing the video! 😀🙌🙌🙌

[@Rexhibition]

Your photoshop techniques to separate layers are very helpful. Thanks for the tip!

[@avanoelmatteucci8297]

Oh man Im kicking myself for not having started after effects until now, this is so exciting you can do all this, and you really have a great comprehension and explanation of how this many different elements work. perfect tutorial

[@MasterVycen]

Damn, I feel so smart after watching this.

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[@cfoscoop]

The puppet pin tool is gonna be a gamechanger for me, thanks!

[@FranzMetrixs]

Great tutorial, great audio quality, appropriate speed, useful side notes about hotkeys and corresponding editing techniques. New tutorials are highly appreciated.

[@ECAbrams]

Thanks. I'm glad people are enjoying them. It's taken a while but I might be finding a good groove with these things.

[@ReallyLuckyDog]

I have so much to learn, thank you for this. I will be pausing the replay a lot! Have a great day, Rick.

[@takamichinoku4167]

This is the tutorial I've been waiting forrrrrrrrrrr. EC DA GOAT

[@ECAbrams]

I should have used a photo of a goat!!! Next time when we talk about making portraits talk there will be animals.

[@user-rm3ze1qi3n]

you're a great teacher, love the simplicity, with details! subbed!

[@johnlopez5531]

2ManyDJs did this years ago. They would perform with a huge screen displaying album covers & have the figures move around. Such a trip.

[@x0234dsx]

awesome video! btw for photoshop id recommend using masking layers instead of erasers and you can group multiple layers with cmd+g instead of merging them down. i always find an issue when i come back to my work and having a non destructive edits means you can keep adjusting in the future :)

[@mikekarcz2516]

Thank you, sir! I very much appreciate your tutorials!

[@JavierMercedes]

Saw this on twitter, can't wait to watch the video!

[@YourDailyMom]

Loooooved this!! You did an awesome job explaining this.

[@bendayhoe]

Such a great tutorial! Thank you Evan!

[@thiagomottaagent-karr8280]

You make the best tutorials of motion design ! Thank you !!!

[@FromFallToFlight]

One of the best tutorials I've ever seen. 11/10

[@W6QLE]

Your videos are always easy to follow, always make sense. And thanks for the gumball!

[@thebutterflowers]

omggg i've always wanted to do thisssss

[@demoiscool6367]

Thank you ! You did a great job simplifying such a complex daw....Looking forward to be a great producer

[@jonathandamours9967]

This was a very good tutorial. You are a good teacher! Instant follow.

[@user-hj7cr4wr7x]

Everywhere I was looking for such a lesson, thanks a lot, good content!

[@kitokoArt]

This is a great tutorial, and just learned a bunch of new stuff for AE and PS. I will definitely try this and integrate that in one of my video, thank you!!

[@Rabbittomaru]

As always listening to your soothing voice make me relax and enjoy along your video tutorials. 😊 Thanks

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This is one badass tutorial. Excellent work sir.

[@niceone7199]

Exactly how a tutorial should be! Thanks!

[@dhanang]

This is what ive been looking for.. Thank you!

[@kylelykmusic]

I usually cannot stand video tutorials but this was fantastic. Great pace, very thorough with excellent tips! I feel like I've learned more from this video than 90% of every video I've seen combined. Well done!!

[@ECAbrams]

Happy to be a rare exception.

[@dvhughesdesign]

Nicely done, Evan. Thank you.

[@PhotoPrince]

Subscribed! Love how you explained it sir!

[@WildBlueKiwi]

SO COOL! LOVE THIS KIND OF STUFF!

[@ultimatedoge5990]

oh man, your voice and your guiding skills are just top notch. How doesn't this video have more views??

[@ECAbrams]

I'm glad you like it. So long as the people who find it are into it, that's all I need.

[@thomasclements]

this is amazing. Dude. You blow me away

[@mondejar23]

Thanks that was fantastic!

[@FrancescoPaggiaro]

Very cool the final effect, I definetly want to try it

[@ximerasmirnova]

That's brilliant tutorial! It looks rly cool)))

[@VinceLymburn]

Such a cool effect

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This is really gorgeous

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Incredible, love this!

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You have been blesssed with this powerful knowledge thank you. I must go now and become the legend I was created to be 🤞🏾✨

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THANK YOU SIR, YOU ARE FANTASTIC!!

[@ManicVelocity]

I've always wanted to learn how to do this! Thank you for the tutorial!

[@r2vnuke212]

Manic Velocity oh my god I realised I said the exact same thing lol

[@ECAbrams]

You're very welcome. Enjoi!

[@scorpion-cr6nj]

getting going on my compositions!

[@saeedtioual7374]

You are awesome Abrams ;) :) keep it going dudde

[@MayaTable]

Soooo happy I found this video!!

[@CRMayerCo]

Really interesting process. Very well presented. 👍🏻

[@faizyusof8255]

Nice tutorial, loved it. Thanks for youre time

[@ills.6]

Pin tool thats all i need thank you so much ive been struggling with rigging in AE and you sir helped me a lot with that!

[@dylanjohndickerson]

"You can really Monty Python it up. Doo doo doop pa doop doop doo doo doop doop." 😂

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Wow wow, excellent tutorial thank you. I'm so glad that I come across to your channel!!! Just subscribed!

[@Khoslameghaaaaa]

This is so helpful! Thank you for sharing.

[@Marriexxx]

Loved this tutorial! Thank you so much, after 3 years of being a full-time editor. Really helpfull and inspirationall!!

[@ECAbrams]

Great to hear!

[@HedonismInsanity]

insane. thanks so much!

[@nononomme]

amazing tutorial, thanks!

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Superb video. Easy explanation without getting it too lengthy and boring.

[@josiahkharsyntiew9194]

awesome tutorial ! Gonna try this soon

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SUCH A CLEAR VIDEO ! THANK YOU ! YES I AM SCREAMING !

[@thebutterflowers]

this video is so pure

[@sorrydarshan]

Good work. I am going this on every day bases as professional.

[@Jottagelado]

you helped me immensely. thanks! just subscribed

[@unfoldlab]

you made a fantastic tutorial man!

[@alperenborklu4005]

thank you for the share mate, it was to the point and easy to get.

[@ncmusic61]

Fascinating stuff, I’m not versed in photoshop , just use Premiere Pro but I wanted to learn about animating very similar to what you just did. My Mom was a painter and my thought is to take a pic of her painting and have something move in it. I have a painting in mind, just to figure out what the heck you are doing and if it’s something I could even learn! Thanks

[@nijatIbrahimli]

great tutorial 👍

[@Doraemon0104]

BROOO THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! YOU'R THE BEST!!!!!! I LEARNED EVERYTNice tutorialNG I NEEDED TO KNOW THAN YOU VERY

[@TommyDaSavage]

Great voice for training. Easy to listen to.

[@maikelmeloperez3619]

Amazing work on the explanation, trying it definit

[@midojuice176]

thank you bro this video is so helpful .

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This is a fantastic video, thank you so much.

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Damn thank you, awesome tutorial.

[@darkr70]

This was such an awsome tutorial he explained every aspect that matter instead skipping steps 5/5 !

[@ECAbrams]

Glad it was helpful!

[@nedimkufi]

amazing job, thank you from heart

[@LiamJonesArtist]

Great stuff. Thank you!

[@darko.v]

Another great tutorial by the master himself :D

[@ECAbrams]

Thanks!

[@daniellafrance]

Nice job your tutorial are just perfect, you inspire me to start my channel (in french) in 2015 and I hope I will have more time to upload more videos soon. Tks for you time buddy!

[@ECAbrams]

That's fantastic! It's so good to get more Francophone educational resources out there.

[@microdoha1130]

THANK U VERY MUCH! ALL IS WORKING

[@roxewy]

Wow, that is just beautiful work :D

[@filippogiuseppemoscati9628]

Insane, so thankful to u

[@tomovision6418]

This was BRILLIANT! Thanks for making this. I cant wait to try this out with some upcoming projects! I’m guessing I’ll have plenty of time now with potentially being locked down thanks to Coronavirus! My plan is to learn as much as possible in this time - going to be using your tutorials for sure!!

[@ECAbrams]

Absolutely. The goal is to keep content flowing as often as possible around here during this tough time.

[@Pigglez0_0]

Amazing work, thank for this informational video 😃

[@JoaoSilva22222]

I am a pro in AE and i know this Work Flow back and forth, and i can tell you your video is the best in explaining this!

[@ECAbrams]

Thank you so much for saying so!

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wow this is incredible