how to create an infinite zoom effect
by Dwaynne Villiers
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Nov 27, 2005 at 3:06:36 am
Hello, all. I just finished another chapter of the Meyers' AE Vol 1 one book and have a question/request.
I've seen the technique called an infinite zoom used in many motion design pieces, but never quite got how they managed the whole degradation in resolution issue. While the Meyers do a pretty good jon of explaining the theory, I guess I still cnat wrap my head around it. Can anyone point me in the right direction: how doe you set up you comp to facilitate infinite zoom? Can anyone send me a basic AEP for it? Much appreciated.
Re: how to create an infinite zoom effect by Zarxrax on Nov 27, 2005 at 6:20:57 pm
I am curious about how to do this effect as well, could someone explain how it works? Do you just zoom it one time, and then copy and paste that over and over? Because I have seen a video where it is zooming really fast and goes by like 1000 times, getting faster and faster... seems like that would be insane to do all those manually.
Re: how to create an infinite zoom effect by Leo Baker on Nov 28, 2005 at 1:58:26 am
"have seen a video where it is zooming really fast and goes by like 1000 times"
Do you mean a repitition so as one shapes covers the screen another comes forward and over and over? You couls maybe use Time Echo filters to offset and then make alot trail off?
You have an example of the multiople zooms you mention?
Warm Regards,
LEO BAKER
SYNC FILMS
Web: www.syncfilms.com
E-Mail: leo@syncfilms.com
Re: how to create an infinite zoom effect by Zarxrax on Nov 28, 2005 at 3:31:39 am
Here is a sample from the video I am thinking of. Perhaps it is a different type of thing than what the original poster was referring to.
http://zarxrax.kicks-ass.net/infinite_zoom.mpg (1MB)
It seems to be a whole bunch of copies of some layers being scaled down, but they dont all go at the same speed, and as it progresses note how it moves towards one side.
Re: how to create an infinite zoom effect by Dwaynne Villiers on Nov 28, 2005 at 9:10:44 am
Well the technique I was talking about basically looks like youre pulling the camera from a distance infintely away towards you...ie, the objects zoom past you into inifinity, but maintain their resolution...the Meyers hint at use collapse transformation...but I still dont quite get it...
Re: how to create an infinite zoom effect by Leo Baker on Nov 29, 2005 at 3:57:05 am
Hello, yes as trhe effect is kind of duplicated maybe the time echo plugins would do the same effect? I'll try with a test project later on and elt you know how I get on.
Warm Regards,
LEO BAKER
SYNC FILMS
Web: www.syncfilms.com
E-Mail: leo@syncfilms.com
