Skip to main content
R
reacherlife
Known Participant
June 9, 2018
Question

Is there a way to reshape human bodies in After Effects?

  • June 9, 2018
  • 3 replies
  • 5890 views

Hello,

I just downloaded a free trial of After Effects.  I don't know anything about it, but want to try it out.

One question: Is it possible to reshape human bodies, like make the slimmer,, taller, etc.?  

If yes, can you point me to maybe a YouTube or other video about it?

Thank you!

    This topic has been closed for replies.

    3 replies

    Warren Heaton
    Community Expert
    Warren HeatonCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    June 10, 2018

    For a few music videos, I've had pretty good luck with Mesh Warp; however, it can drive up render times.  Also, I've found it only to be effective if the camera is locked down and the actor is not moving much.

    Effects > Distort > Mesh Warp

    -Warren

    Roei Tzoref
    Roei Tzoref
    Legend
    June 9, 2018

    there is a liquify effect in Ae that works in similar way to photoshops liquify (btw you can import a video to photoshop and try the liquify on it - you won't be able to animate it but the effect itself is very impressive). of course when dealing with video, that task is much more complicated then a still image. but if it's just for an rough effect - it can be done. it really depends what the exact result you are hoping to achieve. for more advanced morphing try a Revision plugin called Re:Flex RE:Flex - RE:Vision Effects

    R
    reacherlifeAuthor
    Known Participant
    June 9, 2018

    Hello,

    Thanks for your response. 

    Yeah, I tried making body changes on this video in Photoshop with the Liquify tool, but like you said, it's not animated.  So pointless.  lol

    So then I will try to do in AE.  The morphing I want to do should be difficult.  It's to make someone a bit slimmer.


    Thanks again!

    R
    Community Expert
    Rick GerardCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    June 9, 2018

    If you are new to AE you will need to spend at least a couple of hours here: Basic AE

    After Effects is about 1000 X more complicated than Photoshop and you'll need to become familiar with the principals of compositing, keyframes and the UI to avoid wasting time. A couple of hours going over the basics will save you days of fooling around.

    R
    reacherlifeAuthor
    Known Participant
    June 9, 2018

    Not downloaded it.

    I'm using it on the cloud.  Sorry

    Terms & ConditionsAccessibility statement
    Using the community Terms of use Privacy Cookie preferences Do not sell or share my personal information ad choicesAdChoices