Subtle Stabilization Effect?

Hello nystateofhealth@Roman36009083h1tk,

Achieving a subtle stabilization effect in your videos, where the motion is reduced but not completely eliminated, can be a bit tricky. Since you’ve already tried Mocha AE, Mocha Pro, and the default tracker in After Effects without success, here are a couple of suggestions.

Adobe Premiere Pro’s Warp Stabilizer effect can be fine-tuned to achieve the desired level of stabilization1. You can adjust the Smoothness parameter to a lower percentage to reduce the stabilization effect, which might give you that 50% motion reduction you’re looking for.

If automated tools aren’t giving you the control you need, consider manually keyframing the position and rotation of the video layer. This method allows you to subtly adjust the motion frame by frame, which can be time-consuming but gives you complete control over the final result.

There are third-party plugins available that offer advanced stabilization features. For example, RE:Vision Effects’ ReelSteady is known for its stabilization capabilities and might provide the subtlety you’re seeking.

Some online platforms like Kapwing offer video stabilization tools that might provide a different result from what you’ve achieved with After Effects. Kapwing’s video stabilizer claims to fix shaky video footage with a one-click solution, which could be worth exploring.
Remember, the key to subtle stabilization is to find the right balance in the settings of whichever tool you use.

Beat Regards,
nystateofhealth