In the workshop with Sara, I learned how to roto-scope on After effects. It is a really simple method which can have very nice end results. Roth scoping is defiantly something that i think is going to come in handy in the future when i am animating.
In order to rotoscope, you first create a solid layer on after effects, selecting the colour that you want the shape to be. Then, using a short clip as a template, draw around the edges of the shape you are creating with the pen tool. This creates a mask. After doing this, it is just as simple as moving forward one frame and editing where the path is. You need to keyframe each individual frame, and once it is played together , it creates a seamless movement.
This is what i created using this animation process:
Rotoscope from Jack Pomfret on Vimeo.
I think it has turned out well for my first try. I added a texture to the background along with a hue in order to create the contrast between the figure in the centre and the background. I intend to make use of this method in part of my animation i am creating for my live brief.
