This video intro for my aerial shots demonstrates a 2D to 3D technique to add a realistic, three-dimensional camera movement effect to simple, static background images. The background images was applied to a simple quad of four vertices in Cinema4D. The trick is to move each vertex to create the impression of a moving camera .
Additionally, some seperate video layers, containing dust and durt, were added on top of the animation to simulate a vivid, non-static look and realism. I also experimented with realtime reflection effects in quite a few intro videos (see the glossy chars). This was actually not done in Cinema4D but with Sony Vegas, using masked video layers.
Cinema4D
I am working with Cinema4D for more than fifteen years now (semi professional), but I still find myself discovering new stuff almost every day. It's absolutely amazing how much functionality Maxon packed into this mighty tool while keeping a clean and intuitive user interface. For me, Cinema4D is the perfect allrounder and I use it for all kind of graphics and animations.Sony Vegas
I love working with Sony Vegas. In my mind, it's the most decent video editing tool today. You might argue that there are a lot more plugins available for Adobe products like Premiere and After Effects -but all major plugins are available for Vegas, too. At least, all my personal favorites. Vegas offers a cleaner, faster interface than Adobe products and, in contrary to Premiere and After Effects, it also runs perfect when you are using a non NVIDIA graphics card like ATI/AMD.  | Neu: Mike vom Mars ShirtsBy popular demand: you can now find original Mike from Mars shirts, hoodies, mugs, shopping bags and baseball caps with cool and exclusive designs, graffiti and cartoons in our shirt shop. With this every alien stands out from the crowd!» Mike vom Mars Shirt Shop |
