In this course, Chris Meyer focuses on ways to edit and enhance layers in After Effects – including looping, sequencing, and frame blending them; employing Blending Modes to create more interesting composites; and applying Effects, Presets, Behaviors, and Layer Styles. Through a series of Quizzler challenges and Idea Corner examples, Chris also shares alternative ways to employ modes, sequencing, and Adjustment Layers, while special sidebar movies cover the subjects of creating seamless loops, animating effects points, understanding pixel aspect ratios, and employing Brainstorm to explore the variety of different looks that effects can create. Chris also shares his favorite trick for enhancing boring footage, and demonstrates how to convert scans into moving sequences.

Topics include:

• Sliding, trimming, slip editing, and insert editing layers
• Employing Blending Modes to enhance layers and composites
• Applying, modifying, and saving Animation Presets and Layer Styles
• Using Adjustment Layers to effect multiple layers
• Experimenting with effects using Brainstorm
• Understanding Pixel Aspect Ratios

 Approx. Run Time:  2hrs, 30 mins.

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