Class overview :

Class goals :

Master animation through the use of keyframes, motion paths, and the Graph Editor.
Learn to blend imagery using alpha channels, masks, mattes, modes, and stencils.
Learn to build groups and hierarchies through parenting and nested compositions.
Learn advanced uses of type animation, paint tools and 3D space.
Learn about new After Effects CS5 features including Roto Brush, mocha v2 for AE, and the Digieffects Freeform.

Content of Training After Effects CS5: Motion and Sculpting

Class Outline

1. Animation Techniques
   1. Creating a Composition
   2. Basic Animation
   3. Keyframe Velocity
   4. Animation Assistance
2. Layer Management
   1. The Layer Essentials
   2. Trimming
   3. Motion Blur and More
3. Modes, Masks, & Mattes
   1. Blending Modes
   2. All About Masking
   3. All About Track Mattes
   4. Stencils and the "T »
4. Cameras! Lights! Action!
   1. 3D Space
   2. Cameras
   3. Lighting in 3D
5. Building Hierarchies
   1. Parenting Skills
   2. Nesting Compositions
   3. Precomposing
   4. Collapsing Transformations
6. Text Animation
   1. Textacy
7. Effects & Presets
   1. Applying and Using Effects
   2. Effects Roundup
   3. Compound Effects
   4. Presets and Variations
8. Color & Keying
   1. Color Management
   2. Keying
9. Time & Tracking
   1. Frame Rate Manipulation
   2. Motion Stabilization
   3. Motion Tracking
10. Drawing, Painting, & Puppetry
    1. Shape Layers
    2. Paint and Clone
    3. Vector Paint
    4. The Puppet Tools
11. Working with Audio
    1. Working with Audio
    2. Audio Effects