How To Add Movement To Still Video - After Effects

Today, we’re diving deep into a topic that every filmmaker, videographer, and content creator needs to know: reintroducing camera movement or camera shake into your footage! Yes, you heard that right! So, stick around for this quick, easy, and immensely useful tutorial.

⏰ Timestamps
00:00 - 00:23: Introduction
00:23 - 00:41: Getting Started with the Footage
00:41 - 01:01: Scaling Your Image
01:01 - 01:18: Opening Position & Adding Expression
01:18 - 01:56: Configuring the "Wiggle" Function
01:56 - 02:15: Testing Your Camera Motion
02:15 - 02:36: Adjusting the Intensity of Camera Motion
02:36 - 02:40: Conclusion & Thank You
📋 About This Tutorial
We’ve all been there – you’ve filmed the perfect shot, but it’s just too…static. Maybe you filmed on a tripod, or perhaps you used a gimbal to ensure that your footage is ultra-smooth. However, now you find that you want to reintroduce some of that organic, handheld motion to make your scene more dynamic. That’s exactly what we’ll be covering today!

What You Will Learn:
How to scale your footage to prepare for camera movement
How to use Adobe After Effects to open up the position settings
A simple expression using the "Wiggle" function to add natural motion
How to adjust the frequency and amplitude of your camera shake
Tips for tailoring the amount of camera motion to fit your scene
🎯 Who This is For
This tutorial is perfect for:

Filmmakers looking to add more life to static shots
Content creators wanting to make their videos more dynamic
Anyone interested in learning the basics of After Effects
🛠 Tools Used
Software: Adobe After Effects
Footage: Any video footage (grab some like I did in the video)
👍 What’s Next?
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💡 Additional Tips
The "Wiggle" function isn't the only way to add camera shake in After Effects. You can also manually keyframe the position and scale, or even use a motion-tracking feature for more complex shots. So feel free to explore!

YouTube Video Description
🎥 Welcome to Today’s After Effects Tutorial! 🎉

Today, we’re diving deep into a topic that every filmmaker, videographer, and content creator needs to know: reintroducing camera movement or camera shake into your footage! Yes, you heard that right! So, stick around for this quick, easy, and immensely useful tutorial.
📝 FAQ
Q: What do the numbers in the "Wiggle" function mean?
A: The first number is the frequency (how often it wiggles), and the second number is the amplitude (how much it wiggles).

Q: Can I use this technique in other video editing software?
A: This tutorial is specific to Adobe After Effects, but many video editing programs have similar features for adding camera movement.

✅ Call To Action
If you have any questions or comments, don’t hesitate to drop a comment below. And if this tutorial helped you, please share it with your friends and colleagues! Happy filming! 🎬