After Effects Guru: Mastering Content-Aware Fill

Quickly remove objects from a video using the Content-Aware Fill feature in After Effects. Learn how to work with both static and motion shots to remove even complex subjects.

Introduction

• Want to learn how to use Content-Aware Fill in After Effects?

1. Getting Started with the Content-Aware Fill Panel

• Meet the Content-Aware Fill panel
• Using the Pen tool to make a selection
• Understanding fill methods
• Generating the fill layer

2. Essential Techniques for Improving Content-Aware Fill

• Using masks to make a selection
• Using the Roto Brush tool to make a selection
• Using the Eraser tool to make a selection
• Deleting unused Content-Aware Fill image sequences

3. Working with Stationary Shots for Content-Aware Fill

• Making an ideal selection
• Creating the fill layer for a static camera
• Refine and render the Content-Aware Fill

4. Working with a Moving Camera for Content-Aware Fill

• Creating an initial selection for tracking
• Tracking a moving object
• Creating the fill layer for a moving camera

5. Improving Content-Aware Fill with Photoshop

• Generating a reference frame for Photoshop
• Using Content-Aware Fill in Photoshop
• Using the Clone and Stamp tool in Photoshop
• Refining the plate with the Healing Brush in Photoshop
• Creating the fill layer using the reference frame

Conclusion

• Next steps