{"id":143036,"date":"2020-12-02T09:15:03","date_gmt":"2020-12-02T15:15:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/?p=143036"},"modified":"2020-12-02T09:09:37","modified_gmt":"2020-12-02T15:09:37","slug":"animate-2d-photo-in-after-effects","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/animate-2d-photo-in-after-effects\/","title":{"rendered":"Techniques on How to Animate a 2D Photo in After Effects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-learn-about-methods-you-can-use-to-animate-your-own-photographs-in-after-effects-free-project-file-included\"><span id=\"learn-about-methods-you-can-use-to-animate-your-own-photographs-in-after-effects-free-project-file-included\">Learn about methods you can use to animate your own photographs in After Effects. Free project file included.<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are many different ways to animate a 2D photograph. So, instead of animating one specific photo, let&#8217;s learn about the techniques that go into animating a photograph. Hopefully, afterward you\u2019ll have a better idea about which methods will work best for your own photos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Let&#8217;s start animating! (If you want to follow along, download the free project file!)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/x4sQMt9eBi8?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-download-the-free-project-files\"><span id=\"download-the-free-project-files\">Download the Free Project Files<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Click the button below to download the free pack of 2D Photo Animation Project Files. In the download, you\u2019ll find everything you need to try out the techniques in the tutorial.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"download-free-2d-photo-animation-project-files\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"bt bt-big\" title=\"Free 2D Photo Animation Project Files\" href=\"https:\/\/pbblogassets.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/freebies\/PB-2D-PhotoAnimation-ProjectFile.zip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">DOWNLOAD FREE 2D PHOTO ANIMATION PROJECT FILES<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>By downloading, you agree not to resell or redistribute these free assets.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-masking-photographs\"><span id=\"masking-photographs\">Masking Photographs<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once you&#8217;ve decided what you&#8217;d like to animate in your photograph, you will likely need to mask it out. Masking out our subject allows us to separate them from the background. You can mask out your subject using the <strong>Pen Tool<\/strong> and tracing an outline around them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"755\" height=\"100\" src=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Animate-Photo-Pen-Tool.jpg\" alt=\"Pen Tool\" class=\"wp-image-143632\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Animate-Photo-Pen-Tool.jpg 755w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Animate-Photo-Pen-Tool.jpg?resize=300,40 300w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Animate-Photo-Pen-Tool.jpg?resize=277,37 277w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Animate-Photo-Pen-Tool.jpg?resize=359,48 359w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Animate-Photo-Pen-Tool.jpg?resize=543,72 543w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Animate-Photo-Pen-Tool.jpg?resize=560,74 560w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Animate-Photo-Pen-Tool.jpg?resize=150,20 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 755px) 100vw, 755px\" \/><figcaption><em>The Pen Tool and RotoBezier.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When you do this, I recommend turning on the <strong>RotoBezier<\/strong> function, which will smooth the tracing line between each mask point. This will give the mask a more natural appearance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"755\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Photo-Masking.jpg\" alt=\"Photo Masking\" class=\"wp-image-143634\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Photo-Masking.jpg 755w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Photo-Masking.jpg?resize=300,179 300w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Photo-Masking.jpg?resize=277,165 277w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Photo-Masking.jpg?resize=359,214 359w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Photo-Masking.jpg?resize=543,324 543w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Photo-Masking.jpg?resize=560,334 560w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Photo-Masking.jpg?resize=150,89 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 755px) 100vw, 755px\" \/><figcaption><em>Masking in short segments.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While masking, zoom in as close as you can on your image, and work in short segments. This will speed up the masking process and make it easy to follow the outline of the subject.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-fill-in-backgrounds\"><span id=\"how-to-fill-in-backgrounds\">How to Fill in Backgrounds<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once you&#8217;ve masked out your subject, you&#8217;ll need to fill in the area on the background where you removed them. (Otherwise, you&#8217;re left with a hole in the background!)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"755\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Background-Image.jpg\" alt=\"Subject Masked Out\" class=\"wp-image-143638\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Background-Image.jpg 755w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Background-Image.jpg?resize=300,179 300w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Background-Image.jpg?resize=277,165 277w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Background-Image.jpg?resize=359,214 359w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Background-Image.jpg?resize=543,324 543w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Background-Image.jpg?resize=560,334 560w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Background-Image.jpg?resize=150,89 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 755px) 100vw, 755px\" \/><figcaption><em>Background with subject masked out.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To do this, you can use the <strong>Content Aware Fill<\/strong> in After Effects. Open Content Aware Fill, select your background image, then just click <strong>Generate Fill Layer<\/strong>. This will automatically create a new layer to fill in the hole on the background.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"755\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Background-Filled.jpg\" alt=\"Background Filled\" class=\"wp-image-143641\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Background-Filled.jpg 755w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Background-Filled.jpg?resize=300,179 300w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Background-Filled.jpg?resize=277,165 277w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Background-Filled.jpg?resize=359,214 359w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Background-Filled.jpg?resize=543,324 543w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Background-Filled.jpg?resize=560,334 560w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Background-Filled.jpg?resize=150,89 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 755px) 100vw, 755px\" \/><figcaption><em>Background filled in with <strong>Content Aware Fill<\/strong>.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If the results from Content Aware Fill are not optimal, you can also try using the <strong>Clone Stamp Tool<\/strong> to paint in the background. I also recommend applying a <strong>Camera Lens Blur<\/strong> effect on the background, if needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-creating-depth-and-parallax\"><span id=\"creating-depth-and-parallax\">Creating Depth and Parallax<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To create some depth with our 2D photo animation, all we need to do is keyframe the <strong>Scale<\/strong> of our layers. Objects closer to the camera should scale more over time than objects further away. This creates parallax, giving the illusion of depth on our 2D layers. For example: Scale your subject up <strong>10%<\/strong> during the animation, but only scale the background up <strong>5%<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"755\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/How-to-Animate-a-2D-Photo-Parallax-Example.gif\" alt=\"Parallax Animation Example\" class=\"wp-image-143089\"\/><figcaption><em>Parallax animation example using scale keyframes.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-using-the-puppet-tool\"><span id=\"using-the-puppet-tool\">Using the Puppet Tool<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can also add subtle movements to your subject layer using the Puppet Tool. Select the <strong>Puppet Tool<\/strong> and add <strong>pin points<\/strong> to your subject. You can then keyframe animation on those points over time. This creates the look of super slow motion. Be sure to use the Puppet Tool sparingly\u2014less is usually more!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"755\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Puppet-Tool.jpg\" alt=\"Puppet Tool\" class=\"wp-image-143645\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Puppet-Tool.jpg 755w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Puppet-Tool.jpg?resize=300,179 300w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Puppet-Tool.jpg?resize=277,165 277w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Puppet-Tool.jpg?resize=359,214 359w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Puppet-Tool.jpg?resize=543,324 543w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Puppet-Tool.jpg?resize=560,334 560w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Puppet-Tool.jpg?resize=150,89 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 755px) 100vw, 755px\" \/><figcaption><em>Using the Puppet Tool.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-accenting-with-footage\"><span id=\"accenting-with-footage\">Accenting with Footage<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By far the easiest way to animate your 2D photos is by accenting them with footage elements. These can be things like <strong>dust<\/strong>,<strong> light rays<\/strong>, and <strong>fog<\/strong>. A lot of these assets are also available for free! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"755\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/How-to-Animate-a-2D-Photo-Accent-Footage-Example.gif\" alt=\"Accent Footage Example\" class=\"wp-image-143090\"\/><figcaption><em>An example of accenting a photo with video footage. Image via <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/g\/DeanDrobot?searchterm=friends+drinking+coffee+with+sparklers&amp;sort=popular\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Dean Drobot<\/a>.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rocketstock.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Rocketstock<\/a> has two freebie packs that work great. The first is their free <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rocketstock.com\/free-after-effects-templates\/35-free-prism-bokeh-effect-overlays\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Prism Bokeh Overlays<\/a>. These are perfect for accenting holiday, luxury, or wedding photos. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/a0ogd-ueNHc?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The second free pack from Rocketstock is their <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rocketstock.com\/free-after-effects-templates\/16-free-4k-light-overlays\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Volumetric Light and Dust Overlays<\/a>. These are perfect for landscapes, portraits, or dramatic photographs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/MZd9bFAEYyI?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Finally, PremiumBeat also has a free pack of <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/free-4k-fog-overlays\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">4K Fog Overlays<\/a>. All of these assets help add secondary movement, which will go a long way with your photo animations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/xmPDzwlFFUk?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Interested in the royalty-free tracks we used to make this video? Give them another listen:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>\u201c<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/3bwGkNk\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Ocean Tranquility<\/a>\u201d by Cymatix<\/li><li>\u201c<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/royalty-free-tracks\/lo-fi-waves\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Lo Fi Waves<\/a>\u201d by Origami Pigeon<\/li><li>\u201c<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/royalty-free-tracks\/chilling-in-the-west-indies\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Chilling in the West Indies<\/a>\u201d by Mattijs Muller<\/li><li>\u201c<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/royalty-free-tracks\/lo-fi-beach-dawn\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Lo Fi Beach Dawn<\/a>\u201d by Trending Music<\/li><li>\u201c<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/royalty-free-tracks\/influencers\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Influencers<\/a>\u201d by FASSounds<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Cover image via&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/latin-american-athlete-running-havana-cuba-77005810\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Diego Cervo<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Learn about methods you can use to animate your own photographs in After Effects. 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