In this series of lessons 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 project 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.

Lesson Outline (10 lessons)


1. Introduction and project overview 1 min. 12 sec.



2. New Vibrance and Black and White Effects 4 min. 55 sec.



3. Creating Bokeh effects with the Camera Lens Blur effect 12 min. 16 sec.



4. Align or distribute layers in 2D space with the Align Window 7 min. 36 sec.



5. New 3D Light Layer Falloff features 5 min. 31 sec.



6. New 3D Camera Depth of Field features 10 min. 52 sec.



7. Warp Stabilizer - Basic features and stabilization options 10 min. 33 sec.



8. Warp Stabilizer - Borders and advanced features 12 min. 44 sec.



9. Creating and using the new Stereoscopic 3D Camera Rig 8 min.



10. Using the 3D Glasses effect to control the stereo experience 7 min. 4 sec.


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