After Effects CC 2013 Essential Training

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Delve into the world of motion graphics, keying, and compositing in After Effects CC. In this course, Ian Robinson lays out six foundations for becoming proficient with After Effects, including concepts such as layers, keyframe animation, and working with 3D. To help you get up and running with the program, the course begins with a project-based chapter on creating an animated graphic bumper. Next, explore the role layers play in compositions and find out how to add style to your projects using effects and graphic elements. Last, see how to build 3D objects with CINEMA 4D Lite, as well as stabilize footage, solve for 3D cameras, and paint in graphics with the Reverse Stabilization feature.

Contents:

• Adobe After Effects
• Introduction
• 1. The Fundamentals of After Effects
• 2. Up and Running with After Effects
• 3. Understanding Compositions
• 4. Building Compositions with Layers
• 5. Creating Animation
• 6. Using Effects
• 7. Jumping into 3D
• 8. Introducing CINEMA 4D Lite
• 9. Exporting and Rendering
• 10. Exploring Type and Shape Animation
• 11. Repairing and Retiming Video
• 12. Project: Keying Green-Screen Footage
• 13. Project: Rotoscoping
• 14. Project: Tracking
• 15. Media Management
• Conclusion