DESCRIPTION:
Adobe After Effects is primarily used for creating motion graphics and visual effects. After Effects allows users to animate, alter and composite media in 2D and 3D space with various built-in tools and third party plug-ins, as well as individual attention to variables like parallax and user-adjustable angle of observation.
After Effects and some non-linear editing systems (NLEs) are layer-oriented, meaning that each individual media object (video clip, audio clip, still image, etc.) occupies its own track. In contrast, other NLEs use a system where individual media objects can occupy the same track as long as they do not overlap in time. This track-oriented system is more suited for editing and can keep project files much more concise. The layer-oriented system that After Effects adopts is suited for extensive effects work and key framing. Although other composting packages—especially ones that employ tree or node workflows, such as Nuke are better suited to manage large volumes of objects within a composite, After Effects is able to somewhat counter the clutter by selectively hiding layers (using the Shy switch) or by grouping them into pre-compositions.
The main interface consists of several panels (windows in versions prior to After Effects 7.0). Three of the most commonly used panels are the Project panel, the Composition panel, and the Timeline panel. The Project panel acts as a bin to import stills, video, and audio footage items. Footage items in the Project panel are used in the Timeline panel, where layer order and timing can be adjusted. The items visible at the current time marker are displayed in the Composition panel.
After Effects shares many features with other Adobe programs, such as creating circles, squares and free form shapes that are defined by bezier curves. Like Photoshop and Illustrator, After Effects can import and manipulate many image formats, and filters and adjustments can be added.
After Effects integrates with other Adobe software titles such as Illustrator, Photoshop, Premiere Pro, Encore, Flash, and third-party 3D programs like Cinema 4D and Auto-desk 3ds Max.
Adobe After Effects CC Features
Here you can see some of the features of Adobe After Effects:
- Global Performance Cache: now you can create more content in less time, even when working with High-Resolution projects
- Enhanced Acceleration: you can use multiple processors and support for Nvidia cards, including Opt-ix for ray-traced rendered. Note that this program is a 64-bit application, so it will use all the RAM your system allows
- Templates, effects and plugins: the program includes CINEMA 4D Lite, Key-light, mocha, Color Finesse and Cycore FX with loads of creative effects
- Expression and scripting: control every parameter in your timeline to coordinate any animation. Create scripts to automate some functions
- Media Browser: Easily browse, open and compose any video format you desire
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