The tutorial is hosted by Peter McKinnon and focuses on creating a 2.5D Parallax effect using Photoshop. The 2.5D Parallax effect is a popular technique used to animate photographs, making them appear almost 3D-like. It's a simple yet effective method to add a unique touch to your photos.
The tutorial begins by explaining that the method of creating this effect has been widely taught and used by many people. Despite its popularity, the tutorial assures that there are many ways to achieve the same result, and the focus will be on the simpler method. The more complicated method involves using After Effects, which is more complex and is not covered in this tutorial.
The tutorial then demonstrates the effect by showing two examples. In the first example, the foreground of a photo is moving at a different pace and scale than the background, creating a trippy, almost 3D effect. In the second example, a stormy scene is used, where the mountains and water are moving at different rates, enhancing the dynamic and visually appealing nature of the photo.
The tutorial then provides a step-by-step guide on how to create this effect. It emphasizes the importance of choosing an image with a clear foreground and background. The process involves selecting an area on the photo to start, making your way around the shape, and creating anchor points. This is followed by copying the selection, pasting it into a new layer, and using the content-aware fill to fill in the background.
To enhance the final edit, the tutorial suggests using the clone stamp tool to clone areas of the image. The tutorial then guides the viewer on how to create a new document in Photoshop, the same size as the files in Premiere Pro. The tutorial explains that this new document will serve as a video editor within Photoshop.
The tutorial then explains how to create a video timeline and how to use it to animate the photo. This involves creating key frames, scaling the foreground and background, and adjusting the speed of the animation. The tutorial concludes by explaining how to render the video, save it to the desktop, and export it.
The tutorial ends with a reminder to like, share, and subscribe, and encourages viewers to try the technique on their own photos. The host also shares a humorous anecdote about his distraction during the tutorial.
1. The speaker is Peter McKinnon, who is giving a tutorial on how to animate photos within Photoshop to create a 2.5D Parallax effect.
2. This effect is not something he invented, but has been used by many people and taught by many others.
3. There are many ways to achieve this effect within the industry, some of which are more complex than others.
4. The speaker is focusing on the easier method for this tutorial, which involves using Photoshop rather than After Effects.
5. The speaker provides an example of the 2.5D Parallax effect using a photo of him standing in front of Lake Louise.
6. The speaker explains that the foreground of the photo is moving at a different pace and transforming at a different size than the background, which is also transforming and moving at its own pace and size.
7. The speaker emphasizes that the effect is not 3D, but it gives the appearance of being almost 3D.
8. The speaker mentions that this effect can be used to display photographs within a video and can be posted on social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram.
9. The speaker recommends choosing an image with a very clear foreground and background for this effect.
10. The speaker provides instructions on how to animate the photos in Photoshop, including how to create anchor points and use the clone stamp tool.
11. The speaker explains how to adjust the speed of the animation by changing the frame rate.
12. The speaker concludes the tutorial by encouraging viewers to try out the 2.5D Parallax effect on their own photos and to share their results on social media.