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This practical Adobe After Effects CS4 Tutorial video will give you the skills and creativity to make your videos and animations come to life. In these informative, expert-narrated video lessons, you will learn to master the powerful tools for video creativity that After Effects CS4 boosts. The Video training is backed-up with practical hands-on examples that actually show you how to use the application. The training video breaks even the most complex topics down into a serise of easy to follow step-by-step stage. These affordable Adobe After Effects tutorials designed by professionals come on CD / DVD , and are Mac and Windows compatible for ultimate learning convenience. Adobe After Effects has been the top choice for film and video professionals doing post-production work for years, and new features such as the ability to single out elements in your timelines with QuickSearch and the added support for 3D-style independent keyframing make After Effects CS4 the most powerful release yet. The video tutorials start at the bottom, introducing new users to the updated user interface and most basic functions before moving up to more advanced techniques that will ensure you get the most out of your projects and build a solid understanding of the tips, tricks and techniques used to create professinal looking video effects. The training is self-paced, and the lessons can be paused, rewound or fast-forwarded allowing you to learn at your own pace from the comfort of your own desk.

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This Training is 7.5 Hours in Duration and Covers 110 Lessons.
Welcome to VTC's Adobe After Effects CS4 Tutorial Basics of the After Effects Interface Basics of Using Footage
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Composing in After Effects
  • Basic Composition
  • Configuring Project Settings
  • Working with the Composition Panel
  • Understanding Precomps
  • Working with Layers
  • Working with Alignment & Distribution
  • Utilizing Adjustment Layers
  • Working with Alpha Channels
Understanding Parenting & Nesting
  • Working with Parent Objects
  • Utilizing Null Objects
  • Understanding Object Nesting
Working with Basic Animation
  • Understanding the Timeline
  • Utilizing Keyframes & Timecode
  • Working with Animate Properties Video One
  • Working with Animate Properties Video Two
  • Utilizing Anchor Point
  • Configuring Presets
  • Understanding Behaviors
  • Working with Motion Paths
Advanced Animation Techniques
  • Utilizing He|pers
  • Using the Graph Editor
  • Working with the Wiggler
  • Working with the Smoother
  • Understanding Easing
  • Utilizing Expressions
  • Using the Auto-Orient Tool
  • Understanding Motion Sketching
Including Text
  • Basics of Text in After Effects
  • Understanding Text Animation
  • Configuring Text Presets
Applying Cartoon Effect
  • Applying Cartoon Effects Video One
  • Applying Cartoon Effects Video Two
Working with the Puppet Tool
  • Introduction to the Puppet Tool
  • Utilizing Pins
  • Working with Overlap
  • Recording in a Live Setting
Understanding Painting & Masks in After Effects
  • Working with Paint Tools
  • Understanding Vector Painting
  • Understanding Onion Skins
  • How to Erase
  • Understanding Blend Modes
  • Applying Feathering Effects
  • Applying Opacity
  • Creating Shapes
  • How to Clone Objects
Working with the Key & Track Tools
  • Understanding Track Points
  • Working with Motion Tracking
  • Understanding Stabilization
  • Utilizing Garbage Mattes
Understanding Special Effects
  • Understanding Solids in After Effects
  • Working with Brainstorm
  • Working with Rain
  • Working with Blurs
  • Working with Distortion
  • Understanding Dynamics
Working with Audio
  • Understanding Sound Formats
  • How to Import Audio
  • Understanding Audio Placement
  • Utilizing Markers
Basic Video Editing
  • Working with Safe Zones
  • Utilizing Loop Footage
  • Working with Time Stretch
  • Understanding Slip Editing
  • Working with Split Layers
  • Applying Color Correction
Working in 3D
  • Understanding the X / Y & Z Axes
  • Motion in 3D
  • Working with 3D Lights
  • Applying Shadows in 3D
  • Working with 3D Cameras
  • Creating 3D Text
3D Layer Import
  • Working in 3D with Photoshop
  • Utilizing 3D Layers in After Effects
  • Importing 3D Layers in After Effects
Integrating with CS4
  • Working with Illustrator Files
  • Working with Premiere Pro Files
  • Working with Flash Files
How to Export and Save Files
  • Using the Save Command
  • Export Options
Understanding Output in After Effects
  • Configuring Render Settings
  • Basics of Output in After Effects
Sample Graphics Project: Building a Mage Tower
  • Introduction to the Mage Tower
  • Importing Files & Getting Organized
  • Creating Layers
  • Applying Fog
  • Applying Extra Fog
  • Applying the Blur Effect
  • Animating the Image
  • Rendering
  • Finalizing the Clip
Sample Graphics Project: Journey to Earth
  • Introduction to Journey to Earth
  • Journey to Earth Video One
  • Journey to Earth Video Two
  • Journey to Earth Video Three
  • Journey to Earth Video Four
  • Journey to Earth Video Five
  • Journey to Earth Video Six
  • Journey to Earth Video Seven
Creating Custom Content
  • Create Custom Content Video One
  • Create Custom Content Video Two
  • Create Custom Content Video Three
  • Create Custom Content Video Four
  • Create Custom Content Video Five
  • Create Custom Content Video Six
Sample Project: Black Zero Movie Trailer
  • Introduction to the Movie Trailer
  • Selecting Audio
  • Importing Files
  • Getting Organized
  • Setting In & Out Points
  • Applying Effects
  • Render the Movie
  • Working with Premier Pro
  • Applying an Audio Fade
  • Export the File
Additional Resources
  • Print Resources
  • Web Resources
Conclusion
  • Content Review / Look Ahead
  • Tutor Bio

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Title After Effects CS4
Tutor Dwayne Ferguson
Other tutorials by Dwayne Ferguson
Videos 110 Lessons- Video run time: 7.5 hours
Compatibility Vista, XP, Windows 7, Mac OSX
Released 2009
Work files Yes
Availability Immediate Dispatch
Price US / Canadian Sales Only $99.95
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