After Effects Compositing: 1 Intro to VFX

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Free Online Course: After Effects Compositing: 1 Intro to VFX provided by LinkedIn Learning is a comprehensive online course, which lasts for 1-2 hours worth of material. The course is taught in English and is free of charge. Upon completion of the course, you can receive an e-certificate from LinkedIn Learning. After Effects Compositing: 1 Intro to VFX is taught by Mark Christiansen.

Overview
  • Introduces the seven essential After Effects compositing techniques and some bonus tips to help enhance drama, correct color, and create convincing transparency.

Syllabus
  • Introduction

    • Time to make movie magic
    • Using the exercise files
    1. Seven Essentials of VFX Compositing
    • Essential 1: Know how to match
    • Essential 2: An overview of moving selections
    • Prevent alpha channel fringing
    • Essential 3: An overview of the camera for compositing
    • Essential 4: An overview of what makes an image cinematic
    • Push adjustments hard for drama and intensity
    • Essential 5: An overview of color correction
    • Use Mask Tracker for color correction
    • Essential 6: Know how to comp fire
    • Add heat ripple and glow
    • Create convincing screen transparency
    • Essential 7: Develop a "good eye" to go further