Using After Effects
To keep things condensed, I'm simply going to list off the After Effects basics tutorials which I created. You should watch these videos to get a basic understanding of how to use AE and the potential there is for creating effects. When you are done you can move on to the next page which lists intermediate tutorials.
All tutorials are recorded in high quality 1080p. Change the quality as needed.
Video 1: Starting out
Video 2: It's all about layers
Video 3: Just the helpful tools
Video 4: Intro to effects and characters
Video 5: Effects and keyframes
Video 6: Real editing and color key
Video 7: Installing and using saber
Video 8: 3D layers and saber
Video 9: Modes and hues
Video 10: Wrap up and rendering
You're done with the basics! Come ask me for additional keyed footage.
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