After Effects Apprentice: 09 Expressions

Learn how to create simple but very useful expressions in After Effects that can be put to work on a wide variety of jobs.

Introduction

• Overview
• Software versions and exercise files

1. Basic Expressions

• Keyframes and client changes
• Creating an expression
• Managing expressions

2. Modifying Expressions

• Simple math
• Coordinating simple properties
• Clockwork

3. Expressions Worth Learning

• Linear interpolation
• Looping
• The wiggle expression

4. Controlling Expressions

• Expression controls
• Master controls
• Driven by sound

5. Quizzlers

• Quizzler challenges
• Quizzler 1 solution: Touching wheels
• Quizzler 2 solution: Master drop shadow

6. Idea Corners

• Idea corners 1: Manic blur
• Idea corners 2: Flashing lights
• Idea corners 3: Wandering electric arcs