The Beginning of After Effects

MR.Gary Ferguson

AFTER EFFECTS CLASS

Mission

learn as much as possible about the subject.

we will be using transformations, and key frames to move objects
around


After effect is mainly for motion design graphics.
with AE you can render for tv and still for websites.
you have to be wary of ur output ratio.

to open a filter you go on composition then select ok . after that u go on toggle transparency grid then click on grid and guide options and select safe grid.


you can now create a flash movie using after effects.

680by 480 is for analog while digital is 780 by 480.


in demonstration, about how to do a simple after effect thing.

you to import things to the program you say control I hold the shift key to import more than one file. you can create new folders in various ways.

you can press space bar to stop the movie.

rotate=W
layer,transform,auto orient, orient along path,this gets the butterfly moving along the path set for it

to add a shadow, select object,then effect,then drop shadow then you make whatever changes u like.

The respective drop down menu shows how much shadow to add to the object
you can copy and paste effects from one layer to another like in photo shop


when the movie is doe u go to composition,make movie then ok.

I get the feeling that i am going to enjoy this class very much.