STARTING A PROJECT
Importing layers from Photoshop
Using the Project window
Working with layers over time
Animating layers independently
Using multiple key frames
Animating antialiased text
Using Bezier motion paths
Applying effects to layers
IMPORTING FOOTAGE
Nesting footage
Precomposing footage
Using alpha channels
Looping video footage
Drafting a project
Interpreting footage
WORKING WITH LAYERS
Different layer masking techniques
Creating animated Bezier mattes
Exposing elements of your last project
Changing playback speed
Changing playback direction
PARENT-CHILD RELATIONSHIPS
Working with the z-axis
Text layers
Trimming layers
WORKING WITH KEYFRAMES
Animating graphic elements
Precisely controlling animations
Using markers to synchronise actions
INTRODUCTION TO USING MATTES
Using colour keys to create simple mattes
Making layers react interactively
Using Free Transform Mode
Working with multiple effects
Using paths in After Effects
Using the align palette
Using adjustment layers
Previewing in RAM
Using the Keylight keyer
COMPILING YOUR PROJECT
Optimising project settings
Rendering the composition
PRACTICAL EXERCISES
Questions and answers
FILTERS AND TRANSITIONS
An in-depth look at After Effects filters including:
- Levels
- Creating drop shadows
- Perspective filters
Using texturise
Setting mattes
Bevelling the Alpha channel
Bevelling edges of rectangular objects
An in-depth look at transitions
Using the Comp window
Creating text effects
Animating text
MORE ABOUT KEYFRAMES
Further principles of key framing
Copying and pasting key frames
Key frame assistants
Time reverse key framing
Simultaneously editing multiple key frames
COMPILING YOUR PROJECT
Using the pen tool to edit the value graph
Issues involved in interpolation methods
Precise control over velocity
Controlling speed of change
Nesting complex compositions
Mixing interpolation methods
LINEAR AND BEZIER INTERPOLATION
Previewing in wire frame
Using audio effects
Importing a project from Adobe Premiere
FINAL RENDERING
Creating custom rendering templates
Faster rendering techniques
Efficient use of RAM
Setting field rendering order
SAVING YOUR WORK FOR FILM, VIDEO, MULTIMEDIA AND THE WEB
Questions and answers |
