No recuerdo que hayamos hablado mucho por aquà de la edición de vÃdeo, pero de vez en cuando no viene mal recordar algo, máxime cuando estamos a unos dÃas de que salga Adobe After Effects CS5 en español:
Adobe After Effects® (AE) es una aplicación en forma de estudio destinado para la creación o aplicación en una composición (realización de gráficos profesionales en movimiento) de efectos especiales y grafismo de video, que desde sus raÃces han consistido básicamente en la superposición de imágenes. Adobe After Effects es uno los softwares más potentes del mercado junto con Autodesk Combustion y Fusion.
Una de las principales fortalezas del programa es que existen una gran cantidad de plugins desarrollados por otras compañÃas que ayudan a aligerar las cargas de trabajo continuo y repetitivo en lo que a aplicación de efectos se refiere, en las nuevas versiones tales como 6.5 o la 7 su habilidad para manejar archivos de gráficos y video de distintos formatos y el hecho de que su interfaz le es muy familiar a muchos editores dedicados a la postproducción se convierte en una razón muy poderosa para utilizarlo.
Tras el salto os dejo 50 tutoriales en inglés para los que quieran empezar a hacer sus pinitos en After Effects, o para los que busquen perfeccionar su técnica.
Fuente | HongKiat
For beginners
Introduction to Adobe After Effects | Andrew Kramer
Basic effects | Andrew Kramer
Learn to create some basic effects using After Effects.
Animation | Andrew Kramer
Now you can learn how to create an animation.
Trim Paths | Aharon Rabinowitz
Learn how to create simple trim paths.
Simple Reflection Techniques | Aharon Rabinowitz
Very simple but cool technique creating reflections.
Web 2.0 Glossy Text | Matt Evans
Learn to create a glossy text.
How to track motion in Adobe After Effects CS3 | cgsutra.com
This useful tutorial explains how to track motion in After Effects.
Boharg II Breakdown | David Madry
Learn to set different speed for your footage and also learn how to set a color correction.
Starting with After Effects | Pascal Verstegen
Great tutorial explaining how to transform work from Photoshop to simple animation using After Effects.
Rendering | Shoaib Khan
Learn about rendering your video.
For Intermediate Users
Creating 3D Cloud Motion From a Still Image | Aharon Rabinowitz
Very useful effect for cloud motion. It gives much more realistic feeling than just a moving image.
Heart Rate Monitor | Shoaib Khan
Learn how to create a cool heart rate monitor.
Car Light Trails | Shoaib Khan
Shows how to create car light trails in After Effects.
Light Sabers | Andrew Kramer
Learn how to create Star Wars style Jedi.
Create a Split-Flap Type Display | Mattias Peresini
Very cool looking animation.
Creating Fire | Steve Holmes
Learn how to create a fire effect.
Adjustment Lights | Eran Stern
One way how to create adjustment lights.
Create an Elegantly Handwritten Text Reveal | Jurrien Boogert
Good looking effect for intro or outro.
Animating Spray Paint and Stencil Effect | Haley
Amazing soray paint effect.
Ink Bleeding Effect | Barton Damer
Learn how to create an interesint ink bleeding effect.
The Dark Knight | John Dickinson
Shows how to create a cool dark knight effect as on the poster.
Keep Your Eye on the Ball | Steve Holmes
Create a 3D looking ball animation using After Effects.
Creating a Force Field Effect | Aharon Rabinowitz
Useful effect if you are creating futuristic videos.
Color Grade and Enhance a Horror Shot | James Twyman
Useful tutorial to get a horror film feeling.
Growing 3D Vines | Jerzy Drozda Jr
Create 3D vines using After Effects only, no other 3D programs.
Create a TV bumper | Harry Frank
Very simple but cool animation.
Create an Animated Homage to Bruce Lee | Markus Gustafsson
Brilliant video including very cool text and image transitions. This tutorial also teaches how to use an audio for your video.
How to Create Glowing Elegant Lines | Haley Saner
Learn how to create an animation with elegant lines.
Smokey Type Effect | Steve Holmes
Basic smoke effect for a text.
Flaming Chrome Text | J. Schuh
Create an animation of flaming text.
Jumbotron Column | John Dickinson
Creating a jumbotron column for your video.
Learn How to Create an Advanced Jumper Effect | Tim Babb
Create a «Jumper» style effect.
Shine Some Light On The Situation | Marc R Leonard
Great looking effect with beautiful lighting and sky.
Designing a Graphic From Scratch | Nick
Useful tutorial for creating some cool video using only scratches.
Creating a Tracked Head Wound | Mathias Mohl
Learn to create a head wound which is tracked in constant position on the face.
Bessie Potter | Michael Park
Create a movie title just like in «Harry Potter».
For Advanced Users
«Private Ryan» Style Movie Shot | Michal Jagiello
Brilliant tutorial, showing how to create a war movie style scene.
Create a Stormy, Electric Type Reveal | Markus Gustafsson
Beautifully made effect. Could be useful for intro text.
The Dancing Can | John Dickinson
Learn how to create a can which dances following music beats.
Forging Fire | Jorrit Schulte
Create a forging fire in the background of the text.
Light Rays Custom Effect from Scratch | Michal Jagiello
This technique can be useful for your own effects.
Create Whispy Spirit-like Text | Adam Everett Miller
Awesome looking text effect.
Learn to Make a Custom 3D Wall Text Reveal | Roman Komurka
Awesome looking 3D text effect.
Create a MoGraph Urban Jungle | Naim Alwan
Stunning effect using After Effects and Boujou.
Create a 3D DNA Strain | Jerzy Drozda Jr
Cool animation of 3D DNA strain.
Cinematic Opening Title Redux | Lloyd
Very interesting animation using a lot of texts.
Animate Your Logo Into Characters | Chaithanya Y
Cool transformation from characters to logo.
Explosive TV promo graphics | John Dickinson
Learn to create «Fast and furious» style text animations.
Create a Sci-Fi Movie Title Sequence | Michael Park
Very cool tutorial for a movie intro.
The Birth Of A Logo | Stefan Surmabojov
Brilliant looking animation with cool lighting.
