AE CS5.5: Warp Stabilizer Basic Parameters

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Learn more about the new Warp Stabilizer's Result and Smoothness settings, Stabilization Method, choices for how to treat the borders of an image, and automatic scaling options.

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Getting Started in After Effects CS5 & CS5.5
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GS-01: After Effects workflow overview GS-01: After Effects workflow overview Learn about the After Effects workflow. Import footage into a project. Create layers in a composition by dragging footage into the Timeline panel. Render and export a movie by using the render queue. Runtime: 00:02:25 Added: April 30, 2010 Views: 82,580	00:02:25
GS-02: Panels and workspaces GS-02: Panels and workspaces Learn how to customize the After Effects user interface. Resize, rearrange, group, undock, and open panels. Save, reset, and switch workspaces. Runtime: 00:06:10 Added: April 30, 2010 Views: 57,612	00:06:10
GS-03: Importing elements into After Effects GS-03: Importing elements into After Effects The first step in many After Effects workflows is to import footage, whether it's video, still images, or audio. Explore the multiple ways to import files and organize assets in the Project panel. Runtime: 00:02:30 Added: April 30, 2010 Views: 53,608	00:02:30
GS-04: Adding elements to the timeline GS-04: Adding elements to the timeline Add layers to a composition by dragging footage from the Project panel into the Timeline panel. Change the stacking order of layers. Runtime: 00:02:04 Added: April 30, 2010 Views: 42,820	00:02:04
GS-05: Working with layers GS-05: Working with layers Learn how to work in the Timeline panel. Hide and show layers with the Video switch. Learn about layer duration and how to use composition markers. Zoom in and out in the Timeline panel, and move forward and backward in time. Runtime: 00:03:52 Added: April 30, 2010 Views: 43,216	00:03:52
GS-06: Animating with animation presets GS-06: Animating with animation presets Animate layers quickly and easily by using animation presets. Drag and drop animation presets onto layers in the Timeline panel and combine them for a unique result. Runtime: 00:03:31 Added: April 30, 2010 Views: 49,461	00:03:31
GS-07: Animating with keyframes GS-07: Animating with keyframes Animate layer properties by using keyframes. Modify properties over time by using the Effect Controls panel and the Timeline panel. Adjust the start and end points for an effect. Change the direction of an animation and adjust a layer's opacity. Runtime: 00:05:45 Added: April 30, 2010 Views: 41,846	00:05:45
GS-08: Applying effects GS-08: Applying effects After Effects ships with more than 200 effects, including effects for color correction, distortion, and even audio adjustments. Search for an effect and drag and drop it onto a layer in the Timeline panel. Adjust effects in the Effect Controls panel. Runtime: 00:03:41 Added: April 30, 2010 Views: 43,092	00:03:41
GS-09: Rendering and exporting a composition GS-09: Rendering and exporting a composition Render and export a composition as a playable movie file. Change output module settings in the Render Queue panel to choose output format and file destination. Runtime: 00:02:36 Added: April 30, 2010 Views: 27,869	00:02:36
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Using Illustrator artwork in After Effects Using Illustrator artwork in After Effects Learn how to create and prepare artwork in Illustrator for use in After Effects. Learn how to maximize the quality and flexibility of vector graphics in After Effects. Runtime: 00:07:55 Added: April 30, 2010 Views: 24,058	00:07:55
Using camera tools and changing camera settings Using camera tools and changing camera settings Learn how to create, set up, and manipulate 3D cameras with the improved camera tools. Runtime: 00:07:06 Added: April 30, 2010 Views: 22,115	00:07:06
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What's New in After Effects CS5.5
AE CS5.5: New Creative Techniques Introduction AE CS5.5: New Creative Techniques Introduction Chris Meyer introduces his favorite new features in After Effects CS5.5 from the perspective of a long-time user and motion graphics artist. Runtime: 00:01:36 Added: April 10, 2011 Views: 21,073	00:01:36
AE CS5.5: Warp Stabilizer Instant Gratification AE CS5.5: Warp Stabilizer Instant Gratification See how to quickly apply the new Warp Stabilizer to footage for instant gratification, including setting the Smoothness amount as well as choosing between Smooth Motion and No Motion. Runtime: 00:07:26 Added: April 10, 2011 Views: 44,750	00:07:26
AE CS5.5: Warp Stabilizer Basic Parameters AE CS5.5: Warp Stabilizer Basic Parameters Learn more about the new Warp Stabilizer's Result and Smoothness settings, Stabilization Method, choices for how to treat the borders of an image, and automatic scaling options. Runtime: 00:06:24 Added: April 10, 2011 Views: 15,183	00:06:24
AE CS5.5: Warp Stabilizer Advanced Parameters AE CS5.5: Warp Stabilizer Advanced Parameters Explore the new Warp Stabilizer's advanced settings, including its innovative Synthesize Edges option. In the process, you will learn how to make custom adjustments to compensate for problem footage. Runtime: 00:06:54 Added: April 10, 2011 Views: 11,603	00:06:54
AE CS5.5: Outsmarting the Warp Stabilizer AE CS5.5: Outsmarting the Warp Stabilizer The Warp Stabilizer's ability to automatically distinguish between foreground and background requires user intervention on some shots, such as a greenscreen stage with tracking dots in the background. Learn how to work around these issues. Runtime: 00:08:25 Added: April 10, 2011 Views: 10,026	00:08:25
AE CS5.5: 3D Enhancements including Light Falloff AE CS5.5: 3D Enhancements including Light Falloff Chris Meyer gives an overview of the significant updates to 3D space inside After Effects CS5.5, and then explores the creative options provided by the new 3D Light Falloff parameters. Runtime: 00:05:20 Added: April 10, 2011 Views: 12,126	00:05:20
AE CS5.5: 3D Camera Depth of Field Parameters AE CS5.5: 3D Camera Depth of Field Parameters Explore the greatly enhanced 3D Camera Depth of Field options in After Effects CS5.5, including realistic iris simulations as well as the ability to enhance specular highlights. Runtime: 00:05:15 Added: April 10, 2011 Views: 8,663	00:05:15
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AE CS5.5: Orbit Camera Rigs AE CS5.5: Orbit Camera Rigs After Effects CS5.5 makes it easy to create a 3D Orbit Camera Rig, which simplifies circular animations. Chris Meyer expands on this by demonstrating how to perform smooth crane and zoom moves with this rig as well. Runtime: 00:05:23 Added: April 10, 2011 Views: 10,298	00:05:23
AE CS5.5: Camera Lens Blur Effect AE CS5.5: Camera Lens Blur Effect The greatly improved Camera Lens Blur effect in After Effects CS5.5 allows you to add the same advanced iris simulations and highlight enhancements to already-shot 2D footage offered in CS 5.5 by the impressive new 3D camera depth of field. Runtime: 00:04:36 Added: April 10, 2011 Views: 9,921	00:04:36
AE CS5.5: The New Stereoscopic 3D Camera Rig AE CS5.5: The New Stereoscopic 3D Camera Rig See how After Effects CS5.5 greatly eases the creation and control of stereoscopic camera rigs for 3D layers. Chris Meyer explains the resulting chain of compositions, including how to preview, where to add stereo footage, and what to render. Runtime: 00:05:20 Added: April 10, 2011 Views: 6,879	00:05:20
AE CS5.5: Stereo 3D Controls AE CS5.5: Stereo 3D Controls Learn how the new stereoscopic 3D camera rig plus resulting chain of compositions in After Effects CS5.5 are manipulated by the Stereo 3D Controls effect, including setting camera separation (inter-axial distance) and the convergence options. Runtime: 00:03:35 Added: April 10, 2011 Views: 5,543	00:03:35
AE CS5.5: Stereo 3D Glasses Effect AE CS5.5: Stereo 3D Glasses Effect The Stereo 3D Glasses effect has been updated in After Effects CS5.5, including better convergence and alignment options for correcting problem footage plus a wider range of stereoscopic viewing options. Color balance workflows are also explored. Runtime: 00:04:28 Added: April 10, 2011 Views: 8,110	00:04:28
AE CS5.5: 3D Focus and Stereoscopic Convergence AE CS5.5: 3D Focus and Stereoscopic Convergence An oft-overlooked issue in stereoscopic production is how the point of convergence relates to the viewing plane. Chris Meyer demonstrates adding 3D depth of field blur to the equation to create more realistic, easier-to-view scenes. Runtime: 00:07:39 Added: April 10, 2011 Views: 4,448	00:07:39
AE CS5.5: The After Effects/Audition Workflow AE CS5.5: The After Effects/Audition Workflow Chris Meyer shows how a visually oriented person can take advantage of the Favorites and Presets in Audition to improve their After Effects soundtracks, from utilities such as Repair DC Offset to creative possibilities such as lo-fi simulations. Runtime: 00:06:23 Added: April 10, 2011 Views: 5,275	00:06:23
AE CS5.5: Advanced Audition for After Effects AE CS5.5: Advanced Audition for After Effects Learn the proper workflow for using Audition with After Effects CS5.5 to enhance the sound when audio is already embedded in video sources. Includes a tutorial for using Audition's Dynamics Processing module to improve the loudness of voiceovers. Runtime: 00:11:45 Added: April 10, 2011 Views: 4,826	00:11:45
AE CS5.5: Edit This/Look At That AE CS5.5: Edit This/Look At That Chris Meyer reviews existing methods to work on one portion of a chain of compositions while viewing the final result in another, then introduces a new feature in After Effects CS5.5 that simplifies opening a second viewer for side-by-side work. Runtime: 00:02:10 Added: April 10, 2011 Views: 4,113	00:02:10
AE CS5.5: Searching and Sorting AE CS5.5: Searching and Sorting Review recent enhancements for finding sources, effects, and parameters that may be buried deep inside an After Effects project, including the new-in-CS5.5 "Most Recently Used" search terms - plus the power of "and" versus "or" searches. Runtime: 00:04:05 Added: April 10, 2011 Views: 1,438	00:04:05
AE CS5.5: Source Timecode AE CS5.5: Source Timecode As an extension of Adobe's recent focus on metadata and being able to track information throughout a production, After Effects CS5.5 now has the ability to access the Media Start and End times as well as "tape" names for assets that include them. Runtime: 00:04:01 Added: April 10, 2011 Views: 4,941	00:04:01
AE CS5.5: Enhanced Caching AE CS5.5: Enhanced Caching Gain a better understanding of how After Effects takes advantage of both RAM and disk caching for both individual layers and entire compositions to improve performance and reduce rendering times. Runtime: 00:04:58 Added: April 10, 2011 Views: 3,015	00:04:58
AE CS5.5: Expression Enhancements AE CS5.5: Expression Enhancements Chris Meyer demonstrates the new 3D Point Control for expressions, plus the ability to tie together effects with complex arbitrary controls. He also lists the additions and enhancements to both expressions and scripting in After Effects CS5.5. Runtime: 00:04:25 Added: April 10, 2011 Views: 3,123	00:04:25
AE CS5.5: Save Project as After Effects CS5 AE CS5.5: Save Project as After Effects CS5 After Effects CS5.5 includes the long-requested ability to save a project file back to the prior version. Chris Meyer demonstrates how this interacts with the new features added in CS5.5, including the ability to remember CS5.5-specific effects. Runtime: 00:03:38 Added: April 10, 2011 Views: 4,029	00:03:38
AE CS5.5: New Creative Techniques Conclusion AE CS5.5: New Creative Techniques Conclusion Chris Meyer gives his thoughts on the all-important upgrade decision, and explains why he's so fond of the After Effects CS5.5 update. Runtime: 00:01:37 Added: April 10, 2011 Views: 2,268	00:01:37