Tutorial: Creating Realistic Camera Shake in Adobe After Effects

[@FindNShare]

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

[@juliearnold4801]

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

[@joelsunny]

What an absolute legend you are

[@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.

[@rosanechawi92]

Thanks!

[@IrishSteve2025]

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

[@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.

[@BeAhatGirlloveGG]

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

[@ActionVFXofficial]

Glad we could help!

[@atari5177]

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

[@thehighams]

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

[@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

[@angelayang1850]

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

[@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]

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[@thekirstycameron]

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

[@xacck7203]

Loved this, loved the tutorial, love the energy 🤣

[@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. :)

[@gurseshalil]

Thanks for videos.

[@kakar0t90]

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

[@SageMonkie]

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

[@ActionVFXofficial]

Hopefully, that tip will make your life easier!

[@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!

[@AM1media]

Excellent tutorial. Even years later.

[@hoheymarketing2676]

Awesome! Motion Tile worked perfect for me

[@ActionVFXofficial]

Sweet!

[@zackbell8284]

Thank you Lendon!

[@JaxonPham]

thanks man!

[@ActionVFXofficial]

Glad it was helpful!

[@majinkeyboards]

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

[@DarkForcesStudio]

Excellent. Thanks. 😊

[@shreyasshanmughan4630]

nice tutorial bro

[@ActionVFXofficial]

Glad you liked it!

[@DolioFoilio]

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

[@darrenwallPLANET]

Very good tutorial

[@viperwavstudios]

Awesome.. clear and concise to the point ty!

[@ActionVFXofficial]

Glad it was helpful!

[@JoannaGlassMusic]

Thank you, that helped a lot!

[@ActionVFXofficial]

You're welcome! Glad it was helpful!

[@batista666bomb]

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

[@kevinsykes2002]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge, very helpful!

[@ActionVFXofficial]

You're very welcome! Thanks for watching.

[@YavuzIşık-h3k]

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

[@thearcherr33]

thank you so much!

[@entertainmentnetwork7624]

thanks bro

[@ActionVFXofficial]

You're welcome!

[@aniketjadhav6583]

Thank you! for last tip.

[@ActionVFXofficial]

You're welcome!

[@beadsgn]

thanks!! this is so helpfull

[@dariaorwhatever1160]

Your a lifesaver

[@barrowmeoct04]

Thank you! This was perfect for my needs.

[@ActionVFXofficial]

Glad we could help!

[@mdsaiful6053]

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

[@JonathanAlexsander05]

Thanks, THANKS A LOT MAN

[@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.

[@AndyHTu]

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

[@ActionVFXofficial]

Great to hear! Thank you!

[@raprein3]

Thanks bro, that is a thorough tutorial!

[@ActionVFXofficial]

We're glad you enjoyed it!

[@Velesto_Eto]

thank you for making this video!!

[@paulcristo]

Great tutorial. Thanks.

[@ActionVFXofficial]

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

[@mikejaputz5570]

Thank you a lot!!

[@tylerholman338]

Thank you!

[@sizzleburizzle5884]

Thanks man - this is awesome :)

[@ActionVFXofficial]

You're very welcome!

[@hihihing7302]

THANKS BRO !! SO USEFUL!!

[@ActionVFXofficial]

You're welcome! Glad it helped!

[@katharineparsons2171]

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

[@ActionVFXofficial]

Excellent!

[@illgottengains1314]

Great video man, thanks

[@ActionVFXofficial]

Our pleasure!

[@lillyivring]

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.

[@peterbaker7216]

Thanks for sharing this. Really nice shortcuts.

[@levanmelikishvili4373]

Nice tutorial. thanks

[@ActionVFXofficial]

We're glad you enjoyed it!

[@terrablader]

wow well done you got another sub

[@ActionVFXofficial]

Thanks for watching and subbing!

[@VG024]

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

[@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)).

[@MrPromity]

Thaaaank you!

[@KUZY87]

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

[@CRIMELAB357]

Thx man.

[@ActionVFXofficial]

We got you!

[@swaglordguy4737]

love the spirit

[@levitationproductions1428]

You're entertaining!

[@ActionVFXofficial]

Thanks for watching!

[@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

[@rifqiansyah4158]

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

[@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?

[@noamannoah794]

thank you so much

[@ActionVFXofficial]

You're very welcome!

[@rorymayne2190]

Awesome!!!

[@ActionVFXofficial]

Thank you!

[@likenicesinging]

Slider-thing was actually groundbreaking =P

[@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?

[@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

[@sujitbiswas4407]

Video copilot technique

[@יאירמקרו-ס6כ]

hold what?

[@nachanishauri]

🔥

[@nilanfuncke]

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

[@MADB0X]

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[@mostafasoltani4386]

sucks so bad!!!

[@joeywilhelm6123]

Thanks!