TUTORIAL ARTICLE

Beginner

2 min

Use Content-Aware Fill for video to perfect your footage

Learn how to use Content-Aware Fill for video in Adobe After Effects, powered by Adobe Sensei, to easily remove unwanted elements from scenes.

1

Draw a mask around unwanted elements

Feather it for smoother edges. This will help blend your new fill into your existing shot.

2

If needed, improve the result with a Reference Frame in Photoshop

3

Use the Clone Tool to fill in the mask

Fill in the mask using nearby textures, then save it. After Effects will automatically manage the reference file.

4

Generate a Fill Layer

Go to the Content-Aware Fill panel and select Surface for the Fill Method. Adobe Sensei goes to work and creates a suitable fill for your clip.

5

The final result

With the power of Adobe Sensei you’re able to save time and use all your best footage.


June 24, 2020

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