In this tutorial, I talk you through the full workflow for taking a static astrophotography image and turning it into a cinematic fly-through using After Effects. We’ll be collaborating with the expertise of astrophotographer Alex Linde to bridge the gap between photography and motion graphics.
What you’ll learn:
- Star Removal: How to use StarNet++ (and alternatives like StarXTerminator) to prep your image for 3D depth.
- Camera Rigging: Setting up a 2-node camera with a Null Object for smooth, professional movement.
- Parallax Backgrounds: Creating a distant starfield that reacts realistically to camera movement.
- 3D Particle Stars: Using CC Particle World and a clever expression to generate thousands of static stars you can actually fly through.
