After Effects 7 Animation Techniques

Learn methods and best practices for creating fantastic animation.In After Effects 7 Animation Techniques, Jeff Foster shares methods and best practices for creating fantastic animation. From setting up a camera and getting the right angles, to imitating the movement of the human skeleton and animating text layers, Foster explains everything you need to know to create and edit animations for the most realistic effects. Exercise files accompany the training videos, allowing you to follow along and learn at your own pace. Topics include: Creating layer content with Photoshop Setting up and using a camera Cause and effect: the rules of gravity Bouncing, popping, and stopping Kinematics: how people move Animating text layers Custom scene transitions