{"id":152828,"date":"2021-04-06T08:55:03","date_gmt":"2021-04-06T13:55:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/?p=152828"},"modified":"2021-05-17T10:14:00","modified_gmt":"2021-05-17T15:14:00","slug":"rotobrush-after-effects-tutorial","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/rotobrush-after-effects-tutorial\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Ways to Punch Up a Boring Shot with the Rotobrush"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-in-this-tutorial-i-m-going-to-show-you-how-to-add-life-to-a-static-shot-with-this-powerful-after-effects-tool\"><span id=\"in-this-tutorial-im-going-to-show-you-how-to-add-life-to-a-static-shot-with-this-powerful-after-effects-tool\">In this tutorial, I\u2019m going to show you how to add life to a static shot with this powerful After Effects tool.&nbsp;<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When you rotoscope, you\u2019re essentially animating a matte over a series of consecutive frames. This allows you to isolate and separate foreground items from the background. Once separated, you can add effects to the layers independently, opening up a world of creative options in post.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Today, I\u2019m going to show you five simple ways to spice up a shot in a roto workflow. Many of these are relatively simple adjustments, but they add a lot to the final shot. And, while I\u2019ll be using these methods together, they\u2019re also effective as individual techniques.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But, first things first, let\u2019s roto the clip.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-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\/w9d4tMssGAg?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-isolate-the-subject-with-the-rotobrush\"><span id=\"isolate-the-subject-with-the-rotobrush\">Isolate the Subject with the Rotobrush<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>So, here\u2019s the shot.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Rotobrush-Original-Shot-1-1.jpg\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"755\" height=\"425\" src=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Rotobrush-Original-Shot-1-1.jpg\" alt=\"Rotobrush Original Shot\" class=\"wp-image-152919\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Rotobrush-Original-Shot-1-1.jpg 755w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Rotobrush-Original-Shot-1-1.jpg?resize=300,169 300w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Rotobrush-Original-Shot-1-1.jpg?resize=277,156 277w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Rotobrush-Original-Shot-1-1.jpg?resize=359,202 359w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Rotobrush-Original-Shot-1-1.jpg?resize=543,306 543w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Rotobrush-Original-Shot-1-1.jpg?resize=560,315 560w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Rotobrush-Original-Shot-1-1.jpg?resize=150,84 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 755px) 100vw, 755px\" \/><\/a><figcaption><em>Here&#8217;s the original shot.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Again, I need to separate myself from the background, creating two layers with which to work. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To begin, I\u2019ll <strong>double-click<\/strong> on my shot in the <strong>timeline<\/strong> to open up the <strong>Layer panel<\/strong>. This is where all of the roto work is performed. I\u2019ll grab the <strong>Rotobrush tool<\/strong> and create a selection. Adobe\u2019s latest updates to the Rotobrush 2 allows me to harness the power of AI to more easily find and track the edges of my subject.&nbsp;I can <strong>subtract<\/strong> areas from the selection via <strong>Alt + clicking<\/strong>. To achieve usable edges, I\u2019ll switch the <strong>Quality<\/strong> of the <strong>Rotobrush effect<\/strong> in <strong>Effect Controls<\/strong> to <strong>Best<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Rotobrush-Roto-the-Clip-1-1.jpg\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"755\" height=\"425\" src=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Rotobrush-Roto-the-Clip-1-1.jpg\" alt=\"Creating Layers\" class=\"wp-image-152922\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Rotobrush-Roto-the-Clip-1-1.jpg 755w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Rotobrush-Roto-the-Clip-1-1.jpg?resize=300,169 300w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Rotobrush-Roto-the-Clip-1-1.jpg?resize=277,156 277w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Rotobrush-Roto-the-Clip-1-1.jpg?resize=359,202 359w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Rotobrush-Roto-the-Clip-1-1.jpg?resize=543,306 543w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Rotobrush-Roto-the-Clip-1-1.jpg?resize=560,315 560w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Rotobrush-Roto-the-Clip-1-1.jpg?resize=150,84 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 755px) 100vw, 755px\" \/><\/a><figcaption><em>Separate subject from background by creating two layers.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>To perform the roto, I can simply press the <strong>spacebar<\/strong> to propagate all of the frames in the work area. To go frame by frame, I\u2019ll use the <strong>Ctrl + right\/left<\/strong> arrows. To get the best roto possible, it\u2019s important to nail that first selection. This helps the Adobe sensei AI tech figure out where the edges of the subject are located. I can view the results by toggling the <strong>Alpha views<\/strong> in the <strong>bottom-left<\/strong> of the <strong>Layer<\/strong> panel.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Rotobrush-Roto-the-Clip-1-1-1.jpg\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"755\" height=\"425\" src=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Rotobrush-Roto-the-Clip-1-1-1.jpg\" alt=\"Rotobrush Clip Results\" class=\"wp-image-152924\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Rotobrush-Roto-the-Clip-1-1-1.jpg 755w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Rotobrush-Roto-the-Clip-1-1-1.jpg?resize=300,169 300w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Rotobrush-Roto-the-Clip-1-1-1.jpg?resize=277,156 277w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Rotobrush-Roto-the-Clip-1-1-1.jpg?resize=359,202 359w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Rotobrush-Roto-the-Clip-1-1-1.jpg?resize=543,306 543w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Rotobrush-Roto-the-Clip-1-1-1.jpg?resize=560,315 560w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Rotobrush-Roto-the-Clip-1-1-1.jpg?resize=150,84 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 755px) 100vw, 755px\" \/><\/a><figcaption><em>View the results by toggling the Alpha views.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Once I\u2019m happy with the roto, I\u2019ll click the <strong>Freeze<\/strong> button at the <strong>bottom-right<\/strong>. I\u2019ll go grab a coffee during this step, as it can take a little bit of time. After it\u2019s done, I\u2019ll jump back over to the comp panel to view the results. Now that I\u2019ve separated myself from the background, I can quickly and easily make adjustments to help myself stand out in the frame.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pro Tip<\/strong>: When shooting, always capture a clean plate if you have the time. This is simply the same shot, but without your subject. It\u2019s not 100% necessary, but it makes rotoscoping and compositing much easier.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-make-color-and-luminance-adjustments\"><span id=\"1-make-color-and-luminance-adjustments\">1. Make Color and Luminance Adjustments<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Since this shot wasn\u2019t lit, it\u2019s flat looking. The background is nearly the same brightness as the subject, which doesn\u2019t serve the shot well. To make it more dynamic, I\u2019ll add a <strong>Hue &amp; Saturation<\/strong> effect to the Clean Plate (background layer). I don\u2019t want to get too crazy with this effect, so I\u2019ll set both <strong>Master Saturation<\/strong> and <strong>Master Lightness<\/strong> to <strong>-25<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Rotobrush-Step-1-1-1.jpg\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"755\" height=\"424\" src=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Rotobrush-Step-1-1-1.jpg\" alt=\"Rotobrush Step 1\" class=\"wp-image-152928\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Rotobrush-Step-1-1-1.jpg 755w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Rotobrush-Step-1-1-1.jpg?resize=300,168 300w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Rotobrush-Step-1-1-1.jpg?resize=277,156 277w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Rotobrush-Step-1-1-1.jpg?resize=359,202 359w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Rotobrush-Step-1-1-1.jpg?resize=543,305 543w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Rotobrush-Step-1-1-1.jpg?resize=560,314 560w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Rotobrush-Step-1-1-1.jpg?resize=150,84 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 755px) 100vw, 755px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Rotobrush-Step-1-1-1-1.jpg\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"755\" height=\"421\" src=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Rotobrush-Step-1-1-1-1.jpg\" alt=\"Rotobrush Step 1\" class=\"wp-image-152930\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Rotobrush-Step-1-1-1-1.jpg 755w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Rotobrush-Step-1-1-1-1.jpg?resize=300,167 300w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Rotobrush-Step-1-1-1-1.jpg?resize=270,150 270w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Rotobrush-Step-1-1-1-1.jpg?resize=277,154 277w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Rotobrush-Step-1-1-1-1.jpg?resize=359,200 359w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Rotobrush-Step-1-1-1-1.jpg?resize=543,303 543w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Rotobrush-Step-1-1-1-1.jpg?resize=560,312 560w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Rotobrush-Step-1-1-1-1.jpg?resize=150,84 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 755px) 100vw, 755px\" \/><\/a><figcaption><em>The subject now stands out against the background.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, you can see how I\u2019m standing out a bit better against the background. Once again, be careful here as a little goes a long way. If I take it too far, I can get a strange effect that ironically looks like it was shot on a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/gear-guide-buy-green-screen-kit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">green screen<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-fake-a-shallow-depth-of-field\"><span id=\"2-fake-a-shallow-depth-of-field\">2. Fake a Shallow Depth of Field<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This background is also in pretty sharp focus, which is distracting from my beautiful face. To combat this, I\u2019ll simulate a shallow depth of field. Creating a shallow DOF <em>look<\/em> is quite easy, once I\u2019ve separated the layers. For this, I\u2019ll add a <strong>Gaussian Blur<\/strong> to the <strong>background layer<\/strong>, and set it to <strong>15<\/strong>. Done.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Rotobrush-Step-2-1.jpg\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"755\" height=\"425\" src=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Rotobrush-Step-2-1.jpg\" alt=\"Rotobrush Step 2 \" class=\"wp-image-152931\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Rotobrush-Step-2-1.jpg 755w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Rotobrush-Step-2-1.jpg?resize=300,169 300w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Rotobrush-Step-2-1.jpg?resize=277,156 277w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Rotobrush-Step-2-1.jpg?resize=359,202 359w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Rotobrush-Step-2-1.jpg?resize=543,306 543w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Rotobrush-Step-2-1.jpg?resize=560,315 560w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Rotobrush-Step-2-1.jpg?resize=150,84 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 755px) 100vw, 755px\" \/><\/a><figcaption><em>Simulate a shallow depth of field. <\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>As with the luminance and brightness adjustments, this can quickly look cheesy and fake if you take it too far. It&#8217;ll also bring out any edge defects, so you\u2019ll quickly see if you need to touch up your roto job. If you\u2019re looking for something even more dynamic, try creating some custom luma mattes to give your blur some falloff.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-place-text-in-the-middle-ground\"><span id=\"3-place-text-in-the-middle-ground\">3. Place Text in the Middle Ground<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the more common uses of the Rotobrush tool is to place text behind people and objects on screen. You\u2019ve most likely seen this technique on commercials or even popular Netflix series like <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt8962124\/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Emily in Paris<\/a><\/em>. This is as simple as creating a new text layer and placing it between the foreground and background layers.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Rotobrush-Step-3-1.jpg\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"755\" height=\"425\" src=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Rotobrush-Step-3-1.jpg\" alt=\"Rotobrush Step 3\" class=\"wp-image-152934\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Rotobrush-Step-3-1.jpg 755w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Rotobrush-Step-3-1.jpg?resize=300,169 300w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Rotobrush-Step-3-1.jpg?resize=277,156 277w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Rotobrush-Step-3-1.jpg?resize=359,202 359w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Rotobrush-Step-3-1.jpg?resize=543,306 543w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Rotobrush-Step-3-1.jpg?resize=560,315 560w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Rotobrush-Step-3-1.jpg?resize=150,84 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 755px) 100vw, 755px\" \/><\/a><figcaption><em>Place text between subject and background.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>As with faking the blurring the background, adding text can quickly bring a viewer\u2019s attention to any edge problems, so keep a lookout for those. Having text in the middle ground looks especially good with some movement, which I\u2019ll add later.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-create-a-3d-environment\"><span id=\"4-create-a-3d-environment\">4. Create a 3D Environment<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To add even more versatility to my project, I\u2019ll create a 3D environment. For this, I\u2019ll click on the <strong>3D checkboxes<\/strong> of each layer in the <strong>timeline panel<\/strong>, and then add a new camera. Now, I\u2019ll pull my layers apart by adjusting the <strong>Z position<\/strong> of both layers. This setup opens up a myriad of possibilities when animating.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Rotobrush-Step-4-1-1.jpg\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"755\" height=\"425\" src=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Rotobrush-Step-4-1-1.jpg\" alt=\"Rotobrush Step 4 \" class=\"wp-image-152937\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Rotobrush-Step-4-1-1.jpg 755w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Rotobrush-Step-4-1-1.jpg?resize=300,169 300w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Rotobrush-Step-4-1-1.jpg?resize=277,156 277w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Rotobrush-Step-4-1-1.jpg?resize=359,202 359w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Rotobrush-Step-4-1-1.jpg?resize=543,306 543w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Rotobrush-Step-4-1-1.jpg?resize=560,315 560w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Rotobrush-Step-4-1-1.jpg?resize=150,84 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 755px) 100vw, 755px\" \/><\/a><figcaption><em>Create a 3D environment.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, I can now create a more realistic depth of field with the camera, as compared to just adding a Gaussian blur to the background. For this, I\u2019ll go to <strong>Camera Options<\/strong> and turn on <strong>Depth of Field<\/strong>. Now, I can <strong>Aperture and Blur levels<\/strong> to tweak the look that I want. I\u2019ll probably need to scale up the background a bit. To keep the focus on me, I\u2019ll grab the <strong>Camera<\/strong> and the <strong>Foreground<\/strong> layer and select <strong>Camera &gt; Link Focus to Distance Layer<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Rotobrush-Step-4-1-2.jpg\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"755\" height=\"425\" src=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Rotobrush-Step-4-1-2.jpg\" alt=\"Rotobrush Step 4 \" class=\"wp-image-152940\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Rotobrush-Step-4-1-2.jpg 755w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Rotobrush-Step-4-1-2.jpg?resize=300,169 300w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Rotobrush-Step-4-1-2.jpg?resize=277,156 277w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Rotobrush-Step-4-1-2.jpg?resize=359,202 359w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Rotobrush-Step-4-1-2.jpg?resize=543,306 543w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Rotobrush-Step-4-1-2.jpg?resize=560,315 560w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Rotobrush-Step-4-1-2.jpg?resize=150,84 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 755px) 100vw, 755px\" \/><\/a><figcaption><em>Keep the focus on the main subject.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Now I can create some fake camera movements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-5-add-a-simple-camera-move\"><span id=\"5-add-a-simple-camera-move\">5. Add a Simple Camera Move<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Not only was this shot not lit, but it was also shot on a tripod with no movement. Boring stuff. Now that I have two separate layers in a 3D environment, I can add some movement via the camera. 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