Follow an object on a video, is possible with After Effects?

[-Michele]

Hello,
I need to insert an annotation (text/arrow/rectangle) that follow dynamically an object on a video (auto motion tracking).
E.g. A man walking with an arrow that follow him.

Is possible with After Effects?

Thanks.

[Mylenium]

Sure. You answered your own question: motion tracking. Read the help and search for tutorials.

Mylenium

[-Michele]

Hi Mylenium,

thanks and I'll search on the help system of the software (and on youtube for a tutorial).

I'm new of After Effects (and for the video editing) but I've an urgent work request and I need to find a valid solution very quickly.

A last question, I've found this external plugin but if I have not misunderstood your answer, it's not more necessary because this feature is already included in the last versions of After Effects... is correct?

https://www.coremelt.com/products/trackx-powered-by-mocha.html

(update) I'm sorry but I hadn't seen that the plugin was only for Final Cut.

[Jose Panadero · Accepted solution]

You have Mocha AE included with your After Effects Installation. This is another option for motion tracking and you have a lot of basic tutorials on the borisfx.com website. You don't need any additional plugin for motion tracking.

[-Michele]

Thanks Jose!