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
New York Times Modern Love: Under His Misspell
from Joe Donaldson
The Innovation of Loneliness
from Shimi Cohen
12 basic principles of animation
“The 12 basic principles of animation were developed by the ‘old men’ of Walt Disney Studios, amongst them Frank Thomas and Ollie Johnston, during the 1930s. Of course they weren’t old men at the time, but young men who were at the forefront of exciting discoveries that were contributing to the development of a new art form. These principles came as a result of reflection about their practice and through Disney’s desire to use animation to express character and personality.”