Using Tracking and Matte Layers in mocha
In this series of lessons, we'll learn a variety of techniques to deal with difficult tracks and learn how to modify and apply mocha data to any type of layer in After Effects. Software required: mocha and After Effects (Project Files created in mocha v2 and After Effects CS4).
What you'll learn
In this series of lessons, we'll learn a variety of techniques to deal with difficult tracks and learn how to modify and apply mocha data to any type of layer in After Effects. We'll begin this project by creating a base track file to begin working off of. We'll then learn how to animate our track spline around any objects that break our track. Once that is done, we'll learn how to create mattes of our obstructions so they are no longer seen by our track. We'll then learn several different methods of applying these mattes and some time-saving tips for a more efficient workflow. Software required: mocha and After Effects (Project Files created in mocha v2 and After Effects CS4).
Table of contents
- Setting up the Track Layer Start Scene 3m
- Animating Track Layers to Avoid Issues 6m
- Using Subtractive Tracked Layers to Avoid Tracking Issues 9m
- Using Layers and Hand Tracking to Quickly Avoid Tracking Issues 6m
- Using a Fast Track and Hand Keyframing to Create Mattes 6m
- Using Layer Linking to Connect Multiple Layers and Save Time 7m
- Using the Curve Editor to Edit and Smooth Tracks 7m
- Applying mocha Data to Non-comp Size Layers in After Effects 5m
- Using Precomping for High Quality Layers in After Effects 7m
About the author
Along with creating and recording training, he also used to manage the support team and work closely with the production development team at Digital-Tutors, now a Pluralsight company. He began his career working freelance and quickly realized that he wanted to find a company where he could use his talents to help people succeed in the CG industry. Chris has likely watched more Pluralsight creative training than anyone on the planet, and its evidenced by his Einstein-sized brain and encyclopedic... more