PWow Workshop - After Effects: 2D Character in Live Action Footage (a.k.a.) Space Jam Effect

In this tutorial video, I show you how you can implement your 2D animated character into your live action footage, similar to the movies such as Space Jam, Roger Rabbit, and a show Gumball.

Using After Effects, we use the motion tracking tools without additional Plug Ins.

[kdvr]

That dog in the opening always gets me

[Rudenbehr]

The fact you did this in 40 minutes makes this even 100x more impressive than this already is.

[AngryPeopleStudios]

00:46 - Intro
08:28 - Motion Tracking
16:29 - Bringing it to our reality
25:37 - Shadows/Reflection

[DeadlyComicsYT]

This basically taught me everything i needed to get started with lighting/compositing, thank you! I've lost count of how many times I've sent this to people looking for after effects tips.

[Keetz]

I'm making a film in just a few weeks that uses this method heavily! I saw it on twitter earlier and I was praying that it would show up as a tutorial and sure enough it did! Super helpful stuff, thank you so much =V

[pencilgoblin]

Thanks for this Toniko! Your tutorials are a major help for me in my 3rd year of uni, wish I found you sooner.

[spaceshipgozooooom]

I've been trying to learn this for years and never found a solution until now. This really helps and is exactly what is needed to take the creativity to the next level! Thanks a ton!

[cathdictube]

i can't tell you how happy i am for this. it's been my dream to animate since i was a pre internet cartoon network kid, but it always felt out of my reach. i've been learning after effects for a couple of months and your tutorial finally made me feel i can do this. THANK YOU <3

[HumphreysMedia]

Haven’t been able to make animation in my free time due to my university coursework and making costumes but I’m definitely looking forward to following these tutorials, this channel is perfect and your animation is amazing!

[mickyw]

This little dog is just absolutely incredible.

[dissonanceparadiddle]

it's really cool to see how you've done this in differnt programs.

[RizonCarnelion]

I appreciate you so much! Struggled for 3 hours until I caved in and found your video!

[bebertd]

I remeber when I watch this in high school geting inspired to persue animation but dont know how to use after-effect. Now in my first year in college animation, i get to learn adobe stuff. Now I finally understand and can use the tricks.

[arvindjeena]

This Tutorial was almost ground breaking for me. To learn how to light your 2D characters in aftereffects. Have used it many time since then. THANKYOU SO MUCH!!

[scruffmutt]

This is a super cool tutorial! I really appreciate artists who show their process, and showing that experimenting with it and doing what feels right *to you* is best. It's a great launchpad to trying out new techniques and styles.

[TheChocolateNick]

did anyone else watch the first 50 seconds a dozen times before watching the rest of the video or was that just me?

[andrewmanti]

the dog's cuteness is out of the world! he gained a new sub!

[CozyBatz]

Thank you! I always wondered how Gorillaz incorporated 2D animation into live action footage. Amazing job! I hope to animate as good as you!

[gavart]

The first minute is just a straight VIBE

[rubanzhall]

I just found your work on Instagram and now I also stumble on you here a hour later :D lol. Great work