Tutorial: Creating Realistic Camera Shake in Adobe After Effects

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In this tutorial, Lendon shows us how to add a useful component in our projects, camera shake.
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[@juliearnold4801]

"basically this does nothing, its like a lifeguard at Olympic swimming." Killed me 😂😂😂

[@FindNShare]

2024 and im watching this 6 years old tutorial and everything still applies.. thanks man !

[@fariesfitry2214]

We love it because not only its useful, but it is also fun and enjoyable because of the passion about vfx and teach people was poured into this video. Love it, best tutorial I've ever watched

[@ActionVFXofficial]

We're so glad you enjoyed the tutorial! We are passionate about what we get to do, so hearing that makes our day. :)

[@ed61730]

Wow this really is a game changer never thought of using sliders this way. Good stuff.

[@stevehargis4701]

Great tut on hand-held'ish camera shake - keepin' it fun. The slider was a great addition. Thanks for the effort.

[@joelsunny]

What an absolute legend you are

[@BeAhatGirlloveGG]

This is exactly what I’m looking for. Thank you, sir.

[@ActionVFXofficial]

Glad we could help!

[@mp4vids]

Outstanding tutorial! I had actually forgotten some of those techniques you used because I don't use After Effects like I used to, but I have returned and thank you for this!

[@ActionVFXofficial]

Awesome! Glad it was helpful.

[@atari5177]

i came here for a tutorial and stay because it's fun to hear you talking lol

[@karolinasereikaite]

Loved the additional tips such as creating preset a lot! Thanks! Simple and fun, great help.

[@ActionVFXofficial]

Glad you liked it!

[@sgm7650]

I dont, just need something quick, not a 10 min video :v

[@thekirstycameron]

Thank you SO much. Especially loved the tip at the end to make a preset! Saved my life. Love it thank you!

[@thehighams]

I for one am thankful that Saul Silver from Pineapple Express has made this very useful and entertaining tutorial, thanks Saul.

[@angelayang1850]

Would have never thought of using Slider Control here, thank you.

[@gentlemenofooth1520]

This is the first time I wished I could like a video more than once!

[@ActionVFXofficial]

Thank you for the kind words! We have loads of other AE tutorials for you to check out. :)

[@DigitalShogunVFX]

Just finished this one. My first Action VXF tut and definitely not my last. I understand the graph editor now and I don't have to do so much guesswork on key framing. Also, the tip at the end to save as a user preset was super helpful. Awesome post and thanks.

[@ActionVFXofficial]

Glad we could help! Be sure to subscribe to catch our weekly tutorials. :)

[@imsahiljamwal]

The last tip is the very reason that you really want to teach others!!!

[@ActionVFXofficial]

Hopefully, that tip will make your life easier!

[@gurseshalil]

Thanks for videos.

[@AM1media]

Excellent tutorial. Even years later.

[@xacck7203]

Loved this, loved the tutorial, love the energy 🤣

[@majinkeyboards]

funny, informative and extremely useful. Thank Y'all.

[@leehwan834]

the best tutorial ever, i clapped my hand while watching it haha

[@ActionVFXofficial]

Thank you for the applause! Head on over to our channel to find a bunch just like it!

[@kakar0t90]

Great tutorial dude, and great job explaining those tips for the future

[@hoheymarketing2676]

Awesome! Motion Tile worked perfect for me

[@ActionVFXofficial]

Sweet!

[@viperwavstudios]

Awesome.. clear and concise to the point ty!

[@ActionVFXofficial]

Glad it was helpful!

[@DolioFoilio]

Lovely tutorial, of such great help! Thanks a ton! :)

[@zackbell8284]

Thank you Lendon!

[@kevinsykes2002]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge, very helpful!

[@ActionVFXofficial]

You're very welcome! Thanks for watching.

[@shreyasshanmughan4630]

nice tutorial bro

[@ActionVFXofficial]

Glad you liked it!

[@donthidefrommeh5374]

hey bro I am having a problem I followed your steps but when i typed the expression "wiggle(11,50)" and added the value to the slider by selecting the value and tried to animate there was a yellow box saying error in expression what did I do wrong? Please help!

[@ahmadkassem1160]

i found a fix, when you parent the value to the slider and the expression changes, close parenthesis at the end of the expression in the end so basically its like (11, bla bla)).

[@JaxonPham]

thanks man!

[@ActionVFXofficial]

Glad it was helpful!

[@darrenwallPLANET]

Very good tutorial

[@batista666bomb]

you are the one who made love ae..thankss man

[@lillyivring6178]

Hey Lendon! How would I make my footage shake up and down instead of side to side (like to look like someone is walking with the camera)? Thanks for your help and awesome videos.

[@aniketjadhav6583]

Thank you! for last tip.

[@ActionVFXofficial]

You're welcome!

[@barrowmeoct04]

Thank you! This was perfect for my needs.

[@ActionVFXofficial]

Glad we could help!

[@DarkForcesStudio]

Excellent. Thanks. 😊

[@YavuzIşık-h3k]

2:19. Which key do we press every second to open the position?

[@mdsaiful6053]

Wow. Really a great tutorial. Very easy & learned many things.

[@KUZY87]

can I add expressions in premiere pro or that's only available in after effects?

[@looksee8192]

im wondering what computer specs you have cause my computer is struggling heavy. i have a Ryzen 5 3600, 32gb RAM, and a Radeon Rx 580. what do i need to upgrade?

[@thearcherr33]

thank you so much!

[@raprein3]

Thanks bro, that is a thorough tutorial!

[@ActionVFXofficial]

We're glad you enjoyed it!

[@katharineparsons2171]

Useful, thanks! I ended up using wiggle(1,2) to simulate a gentle hand held effect for my animated image :)

[@ActionVFXofficial]

Excellent!

[@peterbaker7216]

Thanks for sharing this. Really nice shortcuts.

[@Velesto_Eto]

thank you for making this video!!

[@AndyHTu]

amazing Tutorial sir. Very easy to follow and to the point :)

[@ActionVFXofficial]

Great to hear! Thank you!

[@paulcristo]

Great tutorial. Thanks.

[@ActionVFXofficial]

You're very welcome! We have lots more on our channel!

[@beadsgn]

thanks!! this is so helpfull

[@VG024]

Man.Ur crazy! Trick with slider control is fucking awesome! More tricks like this please!!

[@illgottengains1314]

Great video man, thanks

[@ActionVFXofficial]

Our pleasure!

[@hihihing7302]

THANKS BRO !! SO USEFUL!!

[@ActionVFXofficial]

You're welcome! Glad it helped!

[@rifqiansyah4158]

Why when I add a slider control becomes an expression error? Anyone knows?

[@entertainmentnetwork7624]

thanks bro

[@ActionVFXofficial]

You're welcome!

[@tylerholman338]

Thank you!

[@sizzleburizzle5884]

Thanks man - this is awesome :)

[@ActionVFXofficial]

You're very welcome!

[@dariaorwhatever1160]

Your a lifesaver

[@levanmelikishvili4373]

Nice tutorial. thanks

[@ActionVFXofficial]

We're glad you enjoyed it!

[@mikejaputz5570]

Thank you a lot!!

[@JustusVidyo]

if i add a wiggle expression to the adjustment layer, it just wiggles the adjustment layer itself, not the precomp beneath. help!

[@ed61730]

You need to add wiggle to a transform effect on an adjustment layer

[@JonathanAlexsander05]

Thanks, THANKS A LOT MAN

[@joeywilhelm6123]

Thanks!

[@MattEldridgeFilm]

Has this stopped working for anyone? This always worked for me and now just recently when I use the pick whip to select the slider control like at 4:40, it gives me an error message

[@ActionVFXofficial]

If you are trying to parent that specific number to the slider control you need to make sure the expression is right. When entering the wiggle expression on the position values, alt + left click on the stopwatch to pull up the expression box. Type in the expression (wiggle in this case), and then highlight the value that needs to be adjusted by the slider. Once the value is selected, move the pick whip for the position value up to the slider. The number should now be parented to the slider!

[@ActionVFXofficial]

A comment by another user mentioned adding an extra ')' at the end of the expression worked.

[@terrablader]

wow well done you got another sub

[@ActionVFXofficial]

Thanks for watching and subbing!

[@MrPromity]

Thaaaank you!

[@swaglordguy4737]

love the spirit

[@CRIMELAB357]

Thx man.

[@ActionVFXofficial]

We got you!

[@rayneorshyne5278]

Dude just saved my college career

[@ActionVFXofficial]

We're glad we could help!

[@JDC3267]

Is there a tutorial for how you made the missile?

[@noamannoah794]

thank you so much

[@ActionVFXofficial]

You're very welcome!

[@rorymayne2190]

Awesome!!!

[@ActionVFXofficial]

Thank you!

[@levitationproductions1428]

You're entertaining!

[@ActionVFXofficial]

Thanks for watching!

[@likenicesinging]

Slider-thing was actually groundbreaking =P

[@manzy8106]

Drop the project file

[@calebstopa]

Thank you for the info, but couldn't you guys go all out and do like 15 gunshots rather than one? Lol

[@nachanishauri]

🔥

[@sujitbiswas4407]

Video copilot technique

[@remcee2]

It does nothing it just ruined my video :/

[@ActionVFXofficial]

Can you tell us what you're struggling with? We're happy to help! If this tutorial doesn't work out for you, we have free camera shake presets for After Effects, and a tutorial go along with it! Presets:www.actionvfx.com/collections/free-camera-shake-presets-stock-footage Tutorial: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mYfPn5tsfd1ripo&t

[@יאירמקרו-ס6כ]

hold what?

[@MADB0X]

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[@mostafasoltani4386]

sucks so bad!!!

[@rosanechawi92]

Thanks!