<p>Here is how I would do it:</p>
<ul>
<li>Track the cursor in After-Effects (using the tracking-panel)</li>
<li>Apply the movement to a Null-Object</li>
<li>Create a camera</li>
<li>Parent the camera to the Null</li>
<li>Change the focal length in the camera to achieve the zoom</li>
</ul>
<p>Now your camera should follow the cursor.</p>

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<p>I want to learn how to make the effect that is presented in the video from 0:29 to 0:31, that is, cursor tracking and zoom.</p>

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How to track and zoom in AE
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# How to track and zoom in AE

(Asked by: username_0 on 2020-07-09)

I want to learn how to make the effect that is presented in the video from 0:29 to 0:31, that is, cursor tracking and zoom.

**Tags:** after-effects


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## 1 answers

### Answer by username_1 on 2020-07-10. Score: 0 | Accepted answer

Here is how I would do it:

* Track the cursor in After-Effects (using the tracking-panel)
* Apply the movement to a Null-Object
* Create a camera
* Parent the camera to the Null
* Change the focal length in the camera to achieve the zoom

Now your camera should follow the cursor.


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