However, you can also see the huge advantage Adobe has in controlling so many properties: in order to improve the effect, you can create a reference frame. As always, your results will depend on your clip’s content, and we found simple a background yields much better results.
What you could do with a still image in Photoshop, you can now do to video in After Effects.
Photoshop users undoubtably have been aware of a similar feature for a while: it allows you to remove an object from the screen and the background to be seamlessly extended over this gap to essentially make that object disappear. We’re well aware this isn’t actually a new feature introduced with the latest release, but it’s so important, we felt we needed talking about it. Except as permitted by the copyright law applicable to you, you may not reproduce or communicate any of the content on this website, including files downloadable from this website, without the permission of the copyright owner.You’ll notice that Content Aware Fill has been significantly sped up in this latest version (Image credit: Adobe) Content Aware Fillīut what’s Content Aware Fill we hear you ask? That’s one of the big ones that were introduced between 20, and is a great new addition to After Effects. © 2021, MAINE MEDIA COLLEGE, MAINEMEDIA.EDU ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Maine Media Workshops + College, a registered tax-exempt 501 (c) (3) does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression or transgender status, marital status, religion, creed, ancestry, national and ethnic origin, veteran's status, physical, mental handicap or other legally protected classification in any of its policies or procedures – including but not limited to those related to admission, employment, advancement, the provision of educational services, and the granting of financial aid – or in its services, facilities, privileges or benefits in compliance with and to the limits of applicable state and federal laws. We are committed to fostering a diverse community that values creativity, respects culture, and seeks to deepen human understanding and expand communication in the world. We provide lifelong learning opportunities for those pursuing the fine arts and media-related professions. Maine Media Workshops + College educates and inspires visual artists and storytellers to achieve their creative potential.
Image Credit: Aidan Bliss, Header: Jacob Miller Share This We will typically wrap around 3pm, and there will also be allotted time for One-on-One meetings with the instructor. Students gain a solid understanding of After Effects and an appreciation for the possibilities of creating motion graphics.Ĭlass meets at 10am Eastern. Students also learn how 3D cameras and lights are used to create natural, organic animations. Core animation concepts such as keyframes and parenting are covered in-depth, as well as kinetic typography. Through daily hands-on assignments, the class explores the tools of After Effects including layers, blending modes, masks, and alpha channels. Students create dynamic content for logo treatments and commercials and understand visual effects features such as keying and compositing for film, video, or multimedia.
A free 7-day trial is available here.Īdobe After Effects continues to be the industry standard for creating motion graphics. Students will need Adobe After Effects installed on their computer. NOTE – This class will be held in a live, online format using the Zoom Platform.