After Effects Basic Training

01. Introduction to After Effects
In this tutorial we will go over how to import and organize footage in the project window. We will also cover footage properties, creating a new composition and using the playback controls. 

02. Effects

In this tutorial we'll cover adding simple effects to footage and using the effects and presets pallete to find specific plug-ins. We'll also take a look at popular and commonly used effects.

03. Animation
In this tutorial we will cover animating and adding keyframes in after effects. You will learn to use smooth keyframes and add motion blur to animated layers as well as important shortcuts.

04. Keying and Transparency

In this tutorial we will take a look at how transparency works in After Effects. From simple color keying to masking and transfer modes. We will also cover using track-mattes with stock footage.

05. Motion Tracking
In this tutorial we will cover several types of motion tracking, including stabilizing a shaky shot, performing a sign replacement and motion tracking video to incorporate motion graphics seemlessly.

06. Time Remapping

In this tutorial we will cover how speed changes are done in After Effects. We will perform speed changes as well as speed ramps. Additionally we will discuss the difference between frame blending and pixel motion 

07. 3D Integration
In this tutorial we will cover the basics of 3D in After Effects. You'll learn to turn any layer into 3D as well as create 3D lights and cameras. We will also take a look at depth of field and a 3D particle system.

08a. Tiles Part1
In this tutorial we will cover the basics of 3D in After Effects. You'll learn to turn any layer into 3D as well as create 3D lights and cameras. We will also take a look at depth of field and a 3D particle system.
08b. Tiles Part2

In this 2 part tutorial we will take a basic to advanced look at creating titles in After Effects. We will also get into powerful camera animation techniques and create a 3D particle systems. 

09. Expressions
In this tutorial we will take a look at After Effects scripting which is called expression. This introductory look is intended to demonstrate what can be achieved with this powerful feature.

10. Rendering

In this tutorial we will cover the basics of rendering your composition. You can export for video editing applications, flash and DVD. We will also cover helpful render queue tips.

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