Quick Motion Background II

Add a bit of subtle action. Using the same file you created in the last tip, here's how.

1. In After Effects go to File>Import>Footage and select the rectangle file.

2. Drag the file to the New Composition button in the Project Window.

3. Select the layer, and press S to open the scale property.

4. Make two keyframes: one for 200 percent and a few seconds later for 100 percent.

5. Duplicate the layer and apply a multiply mode to the top layer.

   

6. Select the top layer. Press U to show the Scale keyframes.

7. Select the keyframes and choose Animation>Keyframe Assistant>Time Reverse Keyframes.

8. Reduce the opacity of the top layer as desired.

9. Do a RAM Preview by pressing 0 on the numeric keypad.