Day One
Keyframing Techniques
• In depth with keyframe interpolation
• Better understanding of spatial vs. temporal
• More advanced graph editor use to control keyframes
• Creating “Overshoot” easily
Time Remapping – Getting Better Control
• “Blocking areas” with keyframes
• Time remap within the graph editor – a better view
• Frame blending – examining options
• Time remap effects
• Using expressions to control time flow
Expressions in Detail
• Most common expression problems
• Creating simulations with simple maths
• Linking properties in a more complex manner
• Getting better control of the values
• Using Variables
• Dimensions – How many values?
• The “Linear” expression
• “Global” or “Local” controls
• Creating complex expression set ups
• Distance checks and averages
• Making out own Depth based effects
• Creating speed based effects
• Using expressions with 3D layers
• Solving 2D and 3D layer problems
• The “toComp” expression – an essential tool
Advanced Effect Usage
• Procedural textures
• Better use of simulation effects
• Fixing effect problems using expressions
• Logo disintegrations
• Custom particle effects
• Footage analysis – what to look for
• Using effects to detect errors and compression
• Simulating Camera “Aberrations” from real cameras
• Chromatic aberration and Specular bloom
3D Layers – Advanced Techniques
• Creating a flexible camera set up
• Better placement of layers in 3D space
• Complex movement with the Orbit Null
• 3D space problems – frames of reference
• Creating an environment
• Resolution issues
• 3D or “Camera aware” effects
• Particle systems in 3D
• Advanced Layer placement – auto orientation to camera
Questions and answers
Day Two
Render “Order”
Understanding how After Effects processes effects and layers
Solving the most common composition problems
Practical examples of render order problems and solutions
Image Stabilisation's
Understanding the Warp stabiliser effect
Checking for perspective distortion
3D Camera Tracking – 3D with Real Footage
Understanding the track data
Compositing layers into a real shot
Depth and scale issues
Effect usage in the 3D scene
Correct depth resolution with “toComp”
Creating a new background plate
Using the camera track for compositing
Using the track to help with Rotoscope areas
Exporting the camera for Cinema 4D integration
Creating a Procedural Custom Logo Animation Using Expressions
Creating the logo in illustrator
Import and setup
Creating the expressions to “drive” the animation with no keyframes
Random motion and rotation
Refining the animation
Building custom controls
Effects and overlays
Precomposing and then unfolding the 3D
Cinema4D Integration
Creating assets in Cinema 4D and usage
“2.5D” vs “Real” 3D – understanding the difference
Compositing 3D elements into a camera track shot
Best practice in After Effects
Questions and answers
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