| Course Curriculum |
Chapter 1: WHAT'S NEW IN ADOBE AFTER EFFECTS CS4:Working with Photoshop 3D LayersUsing Dynamic Link to Remove Noise in SoundboothThe New Timeline Search Feature & Pre-comp Flow ChartIntroducing the Cartoon EffectChapter 2: INTRODUCTION TO AFTER EFFECTS:Basic Video ConceptsImporting FilesProject Panel OverviewCreating a New CompositionPlacing Footage in the CompositionCreating a Film Strip Effect with Multiple MoviesTimeline Panel OverviewTimeline Switches, Time Ruler & Work AreaComposition Panel OverviewChapter 3: ANIMATION BASICS:Exploring the Transform PropertiesIntroduction to KeyframingInterpolating KeyframesPracticing InterpolationCopying & Pasting KeyframesCreating a LoopChapter 4: WORKING WITH MASKS:Introduction to MasksAnimating MasksWorking with Mask InterpolationRotoscopingUsing Masks for Position KeyframesCreating a Simple Animation Using MasksChapter 5: ANIMATING TEXT:An Introduction to Text in After EffectsUsing Text PresetsCreating Text on a PathCreating a PresetAnimators: Range SelectorAnimators: Add PropertyAnimators: Two or More Range SelectorsAnimators: Adding a Wiggly SelectorWorking with Text from PhotoshopChapter 6: ANIMATION HELP:Using Motion Sketch & the SmootherUsing the WigglerWorking with Auto-Orient & Split LayerTime RemappingAnimating Stills Using the Anchor PointChapter 7: PARENTING & BASIC EXPRESSIONS:Parenting Basics & Null ObjectsAnimated Man ExerciseStacking Ruler ExerciseText Animation ExerciseIntroduction to Basic ExpressionsApplying Expressions for Wiggle & LoopUsing Expressions with Audio FilesChapter 8: BASIC COMPOSITING:Applying Layer Blending ModesCreating a Track MatteKeying & KeylightCompound Effects: Gradient Wipe & Displacement MapCompound Effects: Wave World & CausticsPre-composing & NestingChapter 9: STABILIZING & TRACKING:Stabilizing a ShotTracking a PointThe Tracker Panel & Motion Tracker OptionsCorner Pin TrackingMocha for After EffectsChapter 10: PARTICLES & PAINT:Introduction to Particle PlaygroundBreathing Tiger ExerciseIntroduction to PaintCreating an Invisible Pen EffectChapter 11: INTRODUCTION TO THE 3D ENGINE:Introduction to Camera Angles & Monitor ViewsCreating 3D Text with Lights & ShadowsSetting Up a 3D SceneAnimating a 3D SceneWorking with Vanishing PointChapter 12: SHAPE LAYERS & THE PUPPET TOOLS:Creating a Shape LayerAnimating Shapes with Repeater & BrainstormUsing the Puppet Pin & Puppet Starch ToolsUsing the Puppet Overlap ToolAnimating with the Puppet ToolsChapter 13: RENDERING & EXPORTING:Using the Render QueueWorking with Adobe Clip NotesExporting for FlashCredits |
