Category Archives: Resources
After effects Tutorials – Evan Abrams
After Effects Facebook groups
I recommend following these groups on Facebook. IT’s a great resource for tutorials, getting to know the local AFX community and hearing about job opportunities.
https://www.facebook.com/aftereffects?fref=nf
Adobe After Effects Portal:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/aeportal/
NYC Motion Graphics:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/NYCMotionGraphics/
Motionoprapher on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/motionographer?ref=br_rs
Motion Blogs
motionographer.com – Possibly one of the best sites to look to for inspirational videos.
creative applications network – Interactive Art
Here is a detailed list of Excellent After effects blogs and resources:
http://gomedia.us/zine/inspiration/web-roundup/28-staple-blogs-motion-graphic-artists/
WeeK 01 – AFX Keyboard Shortcuts
Move the timeline marker to the in or out point of a layer
Move the timeline marker to the next visible keyframe
Trim the work area to the position of the timeline marker
Move the in or out point of a layer
Trim the slected layers to the position of the timeline marker
You can change which layer you have selected in the stacking order by combining the Cmd/Ctrl key with the up and down arrows
Move the timeline marker one frame forwards or backwards
Resize and reposition a layer to match the width of the composition, whilst preserving the aspect ratio