One thing I found with the previous multiple exposure was the final result appeared quite flat and stencil-like, with just the sheer outline masking the time lapse clip. In this test I wanted to experiment with creating depth within the original green screen footage.
Despite being only 4 seconds long, this clip took around 3 hours to edit, which I believe will decrease as I become more confident using After Effects. Because of this, I am keen to refine the technique and various effects which create the final result to hopefully lessen the time spent creating each double exposure in the final video.
In order to emphasise the impression of 3D on this 2D footage, I created a vignette which will draw the focus to the centre of he frame, where the action is happening. Also, the vignette will lesson the appearance of the double exposure 'floating' in the sequence.
In the previous experiment, Displacement Maps were used to alter the time lapse footage in an attempt to add depth and interest to the background footage. Here I used a Displacement Map on the green screen footage layer, so the face will displace the background footage, and add definition to James's features. Whilst this does create depth, this looks almost Solarised, which results in a loss of realism in this sequence. The Displacement Map was effective in adding depth to this piece, I will be experimenting with adjusting shadows and highlights to create a more natural aesthetic.
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