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Book SynopsisWhether you're new to After Effects and want to get up to speed quickly, or already a user who needs to become familiar with the new features, After Effects Apprentice was created for you. With 12 core lessons including a trio of projects combining After Effects with CINEMA 4D Lite, you'll learn how to tap this program's vast potential whether you create motion graphics for network television, corporate communications, or your own projects.
Fully updated to cover the major new features added in After Effects CC, this edition of the book presents a professional perspective on the most important features a motion graphics artist needs to master in order to use After Effects effectively. You'll learn to creatively combine layers; animate eye-catching titles; manipulate 3D space; color key, track or rotoscope existing footage to add new elements; and use effects to generate excitement or enhance the realism of a scene. Easy to follow, step-by-step instructions guide you th
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"Chris and Trish are not only masters of After Effects, but have the unique ability to translate that knowledge into step-by-step instructions that are easy to understand. After Effects Apprentice is a must-have trusted resource for any After Effects professional no matter what level of experience."—Steve Forde, Group Product Manager, Adobe
"I literally learned After Effects from Trish Meyer two weeks before starting work on Star Wars: Episode 1. Their commitment to quality, and, more importantly, clarity, makes their books ‘must-haves.’ After Effects Apprentice is a great way to get started in After Effects...possibly the best way." —Alex Lindsay, Chief Architect, Pixel Corp
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Lesson 1: Basic Animation
Lesson 2: Advanced Animation
Lesson 3: Editing Layer and Effects
Lesson 4: Creating Transparency
Lesson 5: Type and Music
Lesson 6: Parenting and Nesting
Lesson 7: Expressions and Time Games
Lesson 8: 3D Space
Lesson 9: Track and Stabilize
Lesson 10: Paint, Roto, and Puppet
Lesson 11: Shape Layers
Lesson 12: Cinema 4D Lite
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