In this tutorial learn how to use the vanishing point feature in Photoshop CS3 to create 3d layers for After EFfects CS3. This tutorial is a nice contrast to the 3D Projection Tutorials. It is also my very first CS3 Tutorial.

Create a 3D scene from a still image in After Effects with this 3d Camera Projection technique.
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Wouldn't it be cool to turn a simple photograph into a 3D scene? It can be done. Basically you arrange several white solids in 3D space to resemble the shape of your photographed room. Then using a 3D light you can 'project' the image onto the walls with Light Transmission. Now you can use a camera to move around the room.

NOTE: The video below was created from a single image. Only 2 white solids where used, one for the floor and one for the wall. Additional solids can be used to create more walls as needed.

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In the new After Effects CS3 there is a feature that allows you to use PhotoShop to create a similar effect called Vanishing Point. Obviously if someone is standing in the room it messes up the illusion. Ideally you would want to have a simple scene that could be composed using square solids.

I was going to record the tutorial tonight but I'm not feeling so hot, but I will try to have it ready for tuesday (tomorrow) and the Earth Zoom for next week and the meaning of life the week after. Needless to say, this is a trick that everyone should at least know about.

I forgot to mention, the audio intro on the Jumpy Text tutorial was done by the amazing Sonny Garcia.

https://www.sonnygarcia.com

Nice stuff.

My favorite film series is underway. They just released this great photo of the man himself:

Sure he looks older but not too bad for 60 years old. To tell you the truth, Indiana Jones is my hero. I have a signed Raiders of the Lost ark poster and you might say I'm a HUGE fan. I've heard people say negative things about this movie and how old Harrison Ford looks, etc. But not here. This guy is the man! If you write negative comments, I will delete them and I will come to your house and unplug your refrigerator. Your comment will be an unsolved mystery for the Hardy Boys.

Now if want to praise this movie uncontrollably... Please do.