Locked On Stabilization for Sports in After Effects
if you’re into sports motion graphics or VFX, you have to try lock-on stabilization. It’s one of those techniques that’s super satisfying to pull off, and I’m breaking it down step-by-step in After Effects. We’re talking about stabilizing your footage around a moving object, like a basketball, and making it look smooth and professional—even if all you’ve got is some grainy YouTube highlights. It’s a bit of a grind, tracking frame by frame, but trust me, the results are so worth it.
And hey, the fun doesn’t stop there. You know those annoying missing pixels after stabilization? I’ve got a fix for that too—jump into Photoshop and use Generative Fill to patch things up like a pro. Plus, I’ll show you some scaling and positioning hacks to really nail that polished, center-focused look. It’s creative, a little tedious, but super rewarding when you see it all come together. Let’s do this!
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