A Live 3D Pipeline in After Effects CC brings CINEMA 4D scenes in as layers — without intermediate rendering. Separate complicated elements from backgrounds using the Refine Edge tool. Stabilize specific objects within a scene with Warp Stabilizer VFX.

Demystify the process of 3D animation with Adobe After Effects, which not only offers features for working in 3D, but also serves as a stepping-stone to more advanced 3D programs. In this session, MAX Master Colin Smith will help you dip your toes into the water of 3D animation and compositing.You’ll learn how to:• Track 3D elements with complete control over depth of field, shadows, and reflections• Extrude text and shapes into 3D using After Effects and Adobe Illustrator• Work with advanced 3D programs alongside After Effects

Discover how the new Bounding Boxes work to help you select and manipulate elements in a scene. Learn about the new Inverted "V" pattern on layers, how to use the selection indicators to identify layers and elements, and how you can edit a 3D element by manipulating its Bounding Box.

Discover how to enable 3D in a composition and work in the Classic 3D mode. Review the difference in the UI and tools once 3D is activated and take a look at the new properties available in the "Materials" category, as well as in layers and effects, as well as 3D-only elements like cameras and lights. And of course, Brian provides some handy tips for setting up your comp window for 3D.

Place and track 3D elements on 2D footage for precise visual effects and motion graphics. The 3D camera tracker automatically analyzes 2D footage in the background and places elements on that footage, with complete control over depth of field, shadows, and reflections.

Adobe Photoshop software is the tool of choice for designers and web professionals. Now with Photoshop CS5 and Photoshop CS5 Extended, you can continue to push the boundaries of traditional digital imaging. Realistically blend colors on canvas with the new Mixer Brush. Create superior composites for print or web layouts with new technology that makes it easy to select even the trickiest image elements, like hair. Remove an image element, and let Content‐Aware Fill intelligently replace the missing pixels. Easily create 3D logos and artwork from any text layer, selection, or layer mask using new Adobe Repoussé technology. Use new Exposure Merge technology to create photo realistic or wildly surreal 32-bit HDR images with unprecedented speed, control, and accuracy. And import animated GIFs. Plus so much more.

The vast majority of video professionals use Adobe Photoshop software to help them create and enhance visual effects and motion graphics, or to prepare still images and text for inclusion in video projects. With new Photoshop CS5 Extended, you can leverage cross‐platform 64‐bit support, the unrivaled Photoshop image‐editing toolset, and Adobe 3D Forge—the powerful Photoshop 3D engine that enables you to create and enhance 3D and motion‐based content. Plus, you can enjoy tighter integration with Adobe tools you use every day, including Adobe After Effects CS5, and Adobe Premiere Pro CS5. Realistically blend colors on canvas with the new Mixer Brush, and paint on 2D and 3D artwork more naturally using lifelike Bristle Tips. Remove an image element, and let Content‐Aware Fill intelligently replace the missing pixels.Use new Exposure Merge technology to create photorealistic or wildly surreal 32-bit HDR images with unprecedented speed, control, and accuracy. Take advantage of new Adobe Repoussé technology to easily create 3D artwork from any text layer, selection, or layer mask. And so much more.

In this tutorial, Dennis will teach you the ABC's of an easy way to use Adobe After Effects to create easy 3D elements with a camera.

Learn how to assemble a transitional motion graphic element that you can use in your productions. This simple and elegant After Effects project is sure to charm your clients. Learn how now with ABC!

An overview of compositing elements from Cinema4D into After effects, compiling in Premiere Pro, repairing audio in Soundbooth, and Dynamic Link workflow.