Uploaded July 2022 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago

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In this video I show you how to take a 2d photo and turn it into a 3d scene using the parallax effect in Adobe After Effects. This is a great way to add some depth and interest to your videos or photos!

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00:00 Introduction
00:34 Cutting Up The Photo
03:00 Animating The Camera & Layers in AE
03:39 Cleaning Up The Image
03:53 Refining the Motion
08:01 Adding Finishing Touches
09:14 Wrap Up