What's New in After Effects CS5.5
In this After Effects tutorial, we'll learn how to use the great new features in After Effects CS5. Software required: After Effects CS5.5.
What you'll learn
In this After Effects tutorial, we'll learn how to use the great new features in After Effects CS5.5 to speed up our projects and unleash a new level of control. We'll begin this tutorial by looking at the new vibrance and black and white effects, which allow us new creative controls. Then we'll look at the new Camera Lens Blur and 3D Camera Depth of Field blur features, which are vastly improved and allow for natural bokeh and depth blurs. Then we'll learn how to quickly do repetitive placement tasks using the align panel. Then we'll learn how to use the new 3d light falloff features to create more realistic lighting. Then we'll take some time examining the new Warp Stabilizer effect which stabilizes footage quickly and cleanly in a matter of clicks. Finally, we'll examine the new Stereoscopic 3D camera rig and how we can use it with our 3d projects for a quick stereo experience. By the end of this After Effects tutorial, you'll have the ability to better use all of the new features added in CS5.5. Software required: After Effects CS5.5.
Table of contents
- New Vibrance and Black and White Effects 5m
- Creating Bokeh Effects with the Camera Lens Blur Effect 12m
- Align or Distribute Layers in 2D Space with the Align Window 8m
- New 3D Light Layer Falloff Features 6m
- New 3D Camera Depth of Field Features 11m
- Warp Stabilizer - Basic Features and Stabilization Options 11m
- Warp Stabilizer - Borders and Advanced Features 13m
- Creating and Using the New Stereoscopic 3D Camera Rig 8m
- Using the 3D Glasses Effect to Control the Stereo Experience 7m