How to turn VIDEOS into CARTOONS using a FREE AI! 😱 | EbSynth + Adobe Tutorial | Elliano_

Elliot, also known as Eliano, introduces a tutorial on creating rotoscoped animations using a free AI software called EB Synth in combination with Adobe Creative Cloud. The process involves tracing over video frames to achieve a rotoscoped effect. The tutorial requires software such as EB Synth, Adobe After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Media Encoder. Elliot guides viewers through the initial steps of preparing footage in Adobe After Effects, setting in and out points, creating compositions, and adjusting video settings to fit a square format. He also explains how to render out reference frames as a PNG sequence for use in EB Synth and suggests using the Roto Brush tool for background removal to simplify the animation process.

The second part of the tutorial focuses on outlining keyframes using Photoshop. Elliot demonstrates how to render reference frames and select key poses from the video to input into EB Synth for optimal AI performance. He opens a reference frame in Photoshop, saves it in a structured folder system, and adds brightness and contrast adjustment layers. Elliot uses a brush tool to trace outlines and another layer to highlight shadows, ensuring the lines are clear and the image has a comic book aesthetic. The process is repeated for multiple frames, and the files are prepared for import into Adobe Illustrator.

In the third segment, Elliot moves the process to Adobe Illustrator to finalize the keyframes. He creates a new document with artboards and imports the Photoshop file, adjusting its opacity for easier tracing. Elliot outlines the image using a specific brush for an old school comic book look, adding layers for different elements like shirt stripes, facial features, and hair creases. He also incorporates shadows and highlights, using the pencil tool for more precision. The process involves creating a hierarchy of layers for organization and efficiency, and once completed, the frames are ready for export as PNG files.

The fourth step involves rendering the footage in EB Synth. Elliot explains how to load reference footage and keyframe files into the software, set up the output folder, and initiate the rendering process. EB Synth uses the reference and keyframe data to create frames for the animation. The tutorial covers how to manage the output files and organize them within the project. Elliot emphasizes the importance of using green or blue screen footage for better AI tracking and provides tips for final edits in Adobe After Effects.

The final part of the tutorial covers the completion of the animation in Adobe After Effects. Elliot shows how to import the rendered keyframe sequences, adjust their frame rates, and correct any distortions using the alpha matte method with the rotobrush tool. He offers various tips and techniques for refining the animation, such as using masks, color range effects, and time remapping. Elliot also demonstrates how to add outlines, adjust the frame rate for a more traditional animation look, and incorporate elements like noise and animated text. The tutorial concludes with the export process, setting up the video for encoding and rendering the final animation.

In the concluding remarks, Elliot thanks his viewers for their support, especially acknowledging reaching 100 subscribers since his first tutorial. He invites feedback on the tutorial and encourages viewers to comment on any unclear sections or suggest topics for future videos. Elliot also directs viewers to his Instagram page for more motion design techniques and expresses his appreciation for the community's interest and engagement.