After Effects: Ten Ways to Improve Your Online Video

Get quick tips for improving online video using the industry-standard motion graphics software: Adobe After Effects.

Introduction

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• Using the exercise files

1. Stabilizing Video

• Removing unwanted movement
• Using stabilization for motion tracking

2. Fixing Color Issues

• Neutralizing colors
• Fixing exposure issues

3. Removing Backgrounds

• Keying and compositing essentials
• Isolating objects from the background
• Remove unwanted content

4. Controlling Time

• Creating drama by manipulating time
• Adding realism with motion blur

5. Motion Tracking

• Sticking callout animations to video
• Augmenting reality with camera tracking

6. Vectors Victory

• Harnessing the power of vector graphics
• Animating without quality loss

7. 3D Objects

• Extruding and texturing text
• Working with native 3D objects

8. Shapes Operators

• Revealing complex shapes
• Animating strokes
• Creating repetitive animations

9. Templates

• Setting up a template
• Unlimited versions from the same comp

10. Presets and Plugins

• Generating content from scratch
• Expanding creativity with free tools

Conclusion

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