After Effects CC 2019 Essential Training VFX

2019
4:26 hours

00 – Introduction
Welcome
Exercise files and relinking
Before we start
Big-picture concepts
01 – Create Transparency
What is transparency?
Keyframing masks
Track masks in Motion
Mocha for AE crash course
Utilize the Roto Brush tool
Isolate elements with different mattes
Create a track matte
02 – Keying
What is a chroma key?
Isolate key elements with garbage masks
Keylight 101
Key cleanup
Create light wrap
Extract effect
03 – Work with Trackers
Types of tracking
Point tracking
Mocha AE planar tracking
Warp Stabilizer
Camera tracking
Work with 3D layers
04 – Work with Effects
Using the effects in After Effects
Create destruction with Shatter
Create fire with particles
Versatile uses of Turbulent Noise
Distort layers with the Puppet tool
05 – Composite 3D Renders
What are render passes?
Organize the passes
Add color correction effects
Using Cineware
Depth passes for 3D comps
06 – Working with Rendering
Add compositions to the Render Queue
Using Media Encoder
Using prerenders
07 – Work with Immersive 360 VR
360 overview: Concepts and workflow
2D edit: Rig removal
2D edit: Caveats
3D edits
VR motion tracking workflow
VR and Cinema 4D Lite
08 – Challenge: Put Your Skills into Practice
Challenge overview
Breakdown
09 – Conclusion
Next steps
Exercise Files