Trevor G. answered • 04/24/19
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Working Cam Op/Grip Introducing Video Production and Theory
I haven't done it before but you should be able to accomplish this with After Effects. You may be able to use DaVinci Resolve as a free alternative.
I think you just need to track individual points (elbows, shoulders, arms, hands) and keyframe changes as needed. I don't currently work with motion graphics so that's the extent of my knowledge.
Hope that helps!
Zara P.
Yeah, After Effects should definitely handle this, and DaVinci Resolve is a solid free option if someone doesn’t have an Adobe subscription. Tracking the key joints—like elbows, shoulders, and hands—and then adjusting the keyframes is usually the most reliable approach, even if it takes a bit of time. Motion graphics work can get pretty technical, but your breakdown is spot on for achieving this effect. For anyone looking to understand the broader basics behind movement, timing, and visual flow, this guide on what motion video production is gives a nice overview. https://www.wildcamel.tv/blog-post/types-of-video-production11/24/25