Introduction to Adobe After Effects 7.0

This class is geared for those just starting out in digital video. Great for those creating video for the web, CD-ROMs, or broadcast.

This course will get you started with the basic concepts of After Effects, but gives you a path to continue your mastery of the application. This is a great primer for those seeking there Adobe certification.

After taking this class you will be able to:

• Create 2D Elements
• Build a Composition
• Create an Animated Pattern
• Rendering Compositions
• Combine Components
• Work with Text and Numbers
• Build 3D Elements
• Combine 2D Elements in a Composite
• Make a 3D Composite
• Put together a scene
• Create Templates for Rendering Process

This class is geared for those just starting out in digital video. Great for those creating video for the web, CD-ROMs, or broadcast.

Chapter 1: Interface

• Understanding the Interface
• Top of the Day
• Bridge
• Templates
• Importing Files
• Workspaces

Chapter 2: Basics

• Comp & Proj Settings
• Working with Layers
• Basic Animation & Keyframing
• Fine Tuning Animations
• Applying Effects
• Importing Files from different Applications

Chapter 3: Animation

• Animation Rules
• Animation Types
• Working with Paths
• Spatial & Temporal Keyframes
• Working with Audio

Chapter 4: Effects

• Effects Basics
• RAM Preview Options
• More with Animation Presets
• Workflow Issues
• Image Panning

Chapter 5: Text

• Fonts & Basic Design Guidelines
• Working with Basic Text
• Working with Text Animators

Chapter 6: Compositing

• Working with the Pen Tool
• Basic Masking
• Different Types of Keying
• Garbage mattes
• Blending modes

Chapter 7: Grouping Layers

• Precomposing
• Nesting
• Parenting
• Basic Expressions

Chapter 8: Output

• Rendering your movie
• Render Settings
• Making Templates
• Output Modules

Chapter 9: Introduction to Advanced Techniques

• Basics of working in 3D space
• Working with cameras and lights
• Using Fractal Noise to create a variety of animated backgrounds