Learn how to use Adobe After Effects video compositing software in this free computer software video from a video production expert.
There are 15 videos in this series:

Animate layers in your own movie. Watch an overview of using Adobe After Effects compositing software in this computer software lesson from a video production expert.

Versatile software work with variety of video formats. Learn how to import media using Adobe After Effects compositing software in this computer software lesson from a video production expert.

Keep track of your video projects. Learn how to organize a project using Adobe After Effects compositing software in this computer software lesson from a video production expert.

Tips for organizing video effects projects. Learn how to create folder templates using Adobe After Effects compositing software in this computer software lesson from a video production expert.

Customize your work flow for editing videos. Learn how to rename layers and footage using Adobe After Effects compositing software in this computer software lesson from a video production expert.

Video editing tips. Learn how to replace and reload footage using Adobe After Effects compositing software in this computer software lesson from a video production expert.

Splice video with this compositing software. Learn how to replace layer footage using Adobe After Effects compositing software in this computer software lesson from a video production expert.

Tips for creating video effects from scratch. Learn how to create a new composition using Adobe After Effects compositing software in this computer software lesson from a video production expert.

Edit your videos with this video software. Learn how to add footage to a composition using Adobe After Effects compositing software in this computer software lesson from a video production expert.

Set up your video production tasks to match you work style. Learn how to set up work area using Adobe After Effects compositing software in this computer software lesson from a video production expert.

Tips for digitally combining video clips. Learn how to link projects using Adobe After Effects compositing software in this computer software lesson from a video production expert.

Match the resolution of your video clips. Learn how to determine adaptive resolution using Adobe After Effects compositing software in this computer software lesson from a video production expert.

Troubleshooting tips for video production. Learn how to relink missing files using Adobe After Effects compositing software in this computer software lesson from a video production expert.

Editing tips for syncing up video footage. Learn how to use time controls in Adobe After Effects compositing software in this computer software lesson from a video production expert.

Set up your video software to meet your needs. Learn how to adjust workspace in Adobe After Effects compositing software in this computer software lesson from a video production expert.

The development of film came alongside the rise of America as a world empire. The technology developed in the late 19th to early 20th century and quickly became a staple of modern culture and mass consumption. Many trace the beginning of film to a moment also considered the advent of the comic strip as we know it: Eadweard Muybridge's famous pictures of a horse's stride, which proved that in fact there is a moment when all four hooves are off the ground. Film making is the process by which a film is made. The different stages of film making include development, pre-production, production, post-production and distribution.
In this free video series, our expert Ryan Vaughn will demonstrate how to use Adobe After Effects software to edit and manipulate your video files. He begins with a quick tour of the controls, then demonstrates how to create a project from scratch or from existing video footage. This program allows you to edit using many different layers. One of the main ways filmmakers use it is to create simple animation effects, such as making a spaceship model appear to move in relation to a background of stars. Ryan will demonstrate how to set up the work space of this program to your liking, then create a complete video compositing project.
Ryan Vaughn Ryan Vaughn is a photo enthusiast who has used his expertise for professional wedding portraits and business promotion. He has used Canon's 20D and 30D models as well as the latest version, the 40D.dkdk
Read More