Intro to After Effects CS6

Introduction to Adobe After Effects CS6 is ideal for users who want to learn key After Effects concepts and techniques in a hands on lab and focused setting. More experienced users who already have some experience with After Effects can use this course to learn some of After Effects CS6's more advanced features and newest tools.
(3 days)

In addition to learning the key elements of the After Effects interface, this class covers new features, including the Global Performance Cache, 3D Camera Tracker, Ray-traced 3D rendering, variable mask feathering, tight integration with Adobe Illustrator, rolling shutter repair, Pro Import files from Avid Media Composer and Final Cut Pro 7, improved mocha AE workflow, and more.

What you will learn

  • Getting to know the Workflow
  • Creating a Basic Animation Using Effects and Presets
  • Animating Text
  • Working with Shape Layers
  • Animating a Multimedia Presentation
  • Animating Layers
  • Working with Masks
  • Distorting Objects with the Puppet Tools
  • Performing Color Correction
  • Tracking
  • Building 3D Objects
  • Using 3D Features
  • Advanced Editing Techniques
  • Rendering and Outputting

Prerequisites

You should have a working knowledge of the Macintosh and its operating system. Make sure that you know how to use the mouse and standard menus and commands, and also how to open, save, and close files. If you need to review these techniques, see the documentation included with your Mac® OS X computer.

For more information on what this course offers, please browse the Adobe After Effects CS6 Classroom in a Book outline.

Certification

If you wish to become certified in Adobe After Effects CS6, details will be provided in class. Certification for Adobe products is provided by Person Vue.