# A0013 – How to use Depth of Field Effect in After Effects?



In this tutorial we will explore Depth of Field Effect found under 3D channel category. This effect uses Z depth information of the image to produce depth of field.

# A0012 – How to create lava from a dry lava field image ?


In this video tutorial we will generate lava from a dry lava field image. We will also use particular to generate heat effect.

# A0011 – How to create insect swarm inside of After Effects?


In this video tutorial we will learn how to make an insect swarm animation without using any particle engine. We will be using type tool and a font to create insects. After Effects have a very strong type engine and using this you can create some cool looking animations.

# A0010 – How to stabilize a footage in After Effects?


Tracking and stabilizing footage plays important role in composition. This tutorial covers stabilization of the footage and reverse stabilization of the footage to eliminate the black areas that caused due to stabilization operation.

# A0009 – Keyframe Interpolation in After Effects CS3


Interpolation is used to make more precise changes when you set keyframes or motion paths. In this tutorial we will study interpolation methods in detail.

# A0008 – How to track a live shot in after effects (detail study)?


In this tutorial we will understand how motion tracking works inside of after effects. Motion trackers tracks pixel location on frame-by-frame basis. You can track the movement of an object and then apply that tracking data to another layer or to an effect control point. Motion tracker can also be used for stabilizing the footage.

# A0007 – DOF in After Effects


In this tutorial we will talk about the Depth of Field effect in After Effects. We will animate Depth of Field Effect. Download the Project Files and open depth_of_field.AEP. Double click on the 01 – DOF comp to open it.

# A0006 – Camera Controls in After Effects


In this tutorial we will learn about the various options and techniques available to handle camera operations in After Effects CS3.

# A0005 – 3D Environment in After Effects


In this tutorial we will talk about the 3D Environment in After Effects CS3. We will start by looking at the Fast Preview options and understand OpenGL.

# A0004 – Making bullet holes in Metal Sheet

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In this tutorial we will make bullet holes in the rusted metal sheet. We will first create bullet holes in Photoshop. BG elements will also be created in Photoshop. In After Effects we will add particles and camera shake. Lots of stuff to cover so lets get started.

# A0003 – How to create matte in After Effects Using ID Matte Effect?

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Many 3D programs are capable of tagging each object of the scene known as Object ID. We can use that object ID information to create a mask. ID Matte effect is specially designed for this purpose in After Effects. You can not only create a matte but you can also feather the mask and if your image has coverage auxiliary channel you can also control the anti-aliasing.

# A0002 – Adobe After Effects – Fog 3D Effect

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In this tutorial we will talk about the process of simulating fog using Fog 3D effect under 3D Channel Category. This effect works with 8-bpc color. 3D channel effects only work with the files that contain Auxiliary Channel information. In After Effects you can import RLA, RPF, PIC/ZPIC, EI/EIZ. 3D Channel effects don’t affect other type of files. Read Auxiliary Channel KB article.

# A0001 – Composting 3D Passes in After Effects

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This tutorial is the Adobe After Effects version of the Composting render passes in Fusion. Here we will discuss about composting 3d passes inside of Adobe After Effects. You can download the footage from Digital Fusion version. In this page only After Effects project file will be available for download.

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