Advanced Adobe After Effects May 14, 2011

This class is aimed at videographers and animators who are experienced using Adobe After Effects.

Who should attend:
Video and animation professionals who need an advanced understanding of Adobe After Effects.

Prerequisites:
Introduction to After Effects Class, plus Intermediate After Effects class or equivalent experience.

Course Outline:
Note: The curricula below comprise activities typically covered in a class at this skill level. The instructor may, at his/her discretion, adjust the lesson plan to meet the needs of the class.

Lesson 1: Particles
Understanding Particles
Particle Playground
Particle World
Foam
Radio Waves
Using Particles for compound control layers
Lesson 2: Understanding 3D in After Effects
Adding Lights
Animating lights
Working with Shadows
Working with a Null Object
Working with Text in 3D
Nesting a 3D Composition
Creating a composite in 3D
Adding a camera
Animating the camera
Auto Orient
Lesson 3: Photoshop and After Effects
Using Vanishing Point
Using 3D objects
Editing stills for 3D
Adding dimension to stills
Lesson 4: Paint Effects
Stroke
Scribble
Write-on
Paint
Using paint with the Gradient Wipe
Lesson 5: Effects
Overview of the most commonly used effects in After Effects
Q and A