OVERVIEW OF FEATURES
Optimising your system
What exactly is Ram Preview?
Finding ways to speed up previews
Using different resolutions
WORKING IN 3D SPACE
Creating a layer in 3D space
Creating complex shapes
Understanding the limitations of 2D planes in 3D space
Using lights and cameras
ADVANCED LAYER TECHNIQUES
Using the Interpret footage dialog effectively
Parent and child relationships
Using Null layers
Understanding the Anchor Point
Using different blending modes
Advanced text animation
USING EQUATIONS
Why equations are useful
Creating equations to slave other layers
Equations vs Parent and Child
Transferring properties in equations
USING MASKS
Animating masks
Using stencils and silhouettes
Using RotoBezier masks
Auto-tracing alpha channels
Importing masks from Photoshop
Creating Track Mattes
Questions and answers
WORKING WITH COMPOSITIONS
Using comps within comps
Pre-rendering comps
Pre-composing layers
Setting comp proxies
Importing Photoshop and Illustrator comps
Rendering order issues
RENDERING COMPS
The different Codecs in Quicktime
Rendering effectively and quickly
Understanding field order
Rendering using Alpha channels
Rendering to create a comp proxy
GENERATING PROFESSIONAL SPECIAL EFFECTS
Motion tracking
Motion stablisation
Image stablisation
Using colour keying
Using the Difference Matte effectively
Using a Garbage Matte
Using Vector Paint
Advanced keying and warping tools
AN INTRODUCTION TO PARTICLE PLAYGROUND
Using third party plug-in filters
3D channel effects
USING SOUND IN AFTER EFFECTS
Adding and previewing sound
Using sound markers to synchronise action
HINTS AND TIPS
BEST PRACTICE IN AFTER EFFECTS
Questions and answers
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