Importing Vanishing Point VPE files - big camera problem.

[ColtonCM]

Hi there,

Whenever I create a simple vanishing point filter in Photoshop and then export it as vpe for import into AE, it imports with a really odd camera setting.

I can't seem to get the object viewable in the composition. The composition is the same size as the photo from Ps.

Any tips? I searched like crazy on the web and other people have had this problem but didn't seem to find an answer.

Is there a better way than Vanishing Point to animate a still image that has depth to it?

[Roei Tzoref]

see if this can help you: Re: Importing .vpe from Photoshop into AE camera not lined up and null/anchor point to far

it's really important to get this right in photoshop.

[ColtonCM]

Interestingly that post was one that I read through and attempted before I made this one.

It seems Vanishing Point is just one big hassle. Are there any other features that could achieve the same effect?

[Kevin-Monahan]

Hi ColtonCM,

Did you locate any other techniques for a Vanishing Point effect since you last posted? If so, please share them.

Thanks,
Kevin

[Rick Gerard]

If you have very carefully and accurately:

1. remove any lens distortion
2. line up the perspective planes perfectly

Any lens distortion and any errors in setting up the perspective in the shot will result in a poor model that does not really work when imported as a project. The most common problem is failing to correct lens distortion. This is extremely easy to do if you have a professional or prosumer camera that has lens profiles listed in LightRoom or Camera Raw.

[Ravenshoe]

Mine is completely wonky as well. The grid is lined up perfectly on the three planes, but when I import the VPE into After Effects the image is rotated.