Mediaworks - After Effects Part 1

After Effects is an application that is used for video composting, motion graphics and animation.
It's interface has some similarities with Premiere Pro and Photoshop but it has many unique elements.
- https://helpx.adobe.com/after-effects/atv/cs6-tutorials/introducing-the-interface-and-the-workspace.html

We will cover some basic concepts in After Effects and demonstrate the new Motion Graphics Template feature.
- Motion Graphics Template Tutorial - AE
Practice files are available at smb://orca/programs/mediaworks-1718/handouts
Alpha Channels: Describe the area of transparency is a video or image.
- We will demonstrate alpha channels with Photoshop, After Effects and Premiere Pro
- Alpha Channels, masks and mattes
Exporting videos with or without alpha channels
- Exporting Video from After Effects
Dynamic Link: allow sharing assets and compostions between Premiere and After Effects without having to export a new video clip every time a change is made.
- https://helpx.adobe.com/after-effects/using/dynamic-link-effects.html