How to Disappear in After Effects Using Roto Brush, Generative Fill & Content-Aware Fill

In this After Effects tutorial, you'll learn how to make creative effects with a moving camera using the Roto Brush, Generative Fill, and Content-Aware Fill tools. Discover how to seamlessly remove or manipulate characters in dynamic scenes, without needing a locked-off tripod or motion control. The tutorial covers step-by-step techniques for using Roto Brush to isolate subjects, freezing frames, and applying content-aware fill to restore backgrounds. You'll also explore fun effects like scaling, distortion, and animating keyframes, allowing for endless creative possibilities in video editing. Perfect for anyone looking to enhance their visual effects skills!

00:00 - Overview of Roto Brush, Generative Fill, and Content-Aware Fill
00:25 - Importing footage and using the Roto Brush tool
01:00 - Making brush strokes and separating the character from the background
02:00 - Freezing frames with Roto Brush
02:30 - Duplicating layers and applying track mattes
03:40 - Setting up Content-Aware Fill
04:30 - Using Photoshop to refine reference frames
05:50 - Filling missing background elements with Generative Fill
06:50 - Scaling and manipulating character size
08:00 - Keyframing to create disappearing effects
09:30 - Applying distortions and other creative effects
10:20 - Final thoughts on creative uses of Roto Brush and Content-Aware Fill

This tutorial will help you quickly and effectively enhance your footage with dynamic visual effects!