ADOBE AFTER EFFECTS (VISUAL EFFECTS)
INTRODUCTION TO AFTER EFFECTS
➢ Understanding the basics of motion graphics and visual effects.
➢ Overview of After Effects interface and tools.
➢ Setting up projects, compositions, and workspace customization.
➢ Importing assets (images, videos, audio) into After Effects.
BASIC ANIMATION TECHNIQUES
➢ Basics of keyframing, creating animations, and manipulating keyframes.
➢ Working with the Graph Editor for animation curves.
➢ Understanding transform properties (position, scale, rotation) and their animation.
➢ Applying effects and presets for animation enhancement.
MOTION GRAPHICS AND COMPOSITING
➢ Creating animated text layers, text effects, and kinetic typography.
➢ Using text animators and presets for dynamic text animations.
➢ Working with shape layers, masks, and vector-based graphics.
➢ Animation techniques for shape layer properties.
VISUAL EFFECTS AND COMPOSITING
➢ Chroma keying techniques for compositing with green screen footage.
➢ Creating believable visual effects using keying tools.
➢ Basics of motion tracking, tracking footage, and attaching elements to tracked points.
➢ Applying tracking data to create composite effects.
ADVANCED ANIMATION TECHNIQUES
➢ Introduction to expressions for automating animations.
➢ Using scripting and expressions to create complex animations.
➢ Creating particle systems, simulations, and dynamic effects.
➢ Working with physics-based simulations for visual effects.
RENDERING AND EXPORTING
➢ Configuring render settings, codecs, and output formats.
➢ Exporting projects for various platforms and devices.
➢ Tips for optimizing workflow, project organization, and efficient rendering.
➢ Best practices for managing large projects and collaboration.
PROJECT WORK AND PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS
➢ Project-based Learning:
➢ Hands-on projects and assignments to apply learned techniques.
➢ Creating motion graphics, visual effects, and animations.