Lynda - After Effects Guru: Using Generator Effects

Size: 492 MB | Duration: 1h 53m | Video: AVC (.mp4) 1280x720 30fps | Audio: AAC 48KHz 2ch

Genre: eLearning | Level: Beginner | Language: English

Generator effects can be used to solve many problems when creating motion graphics and VFX projects—and to add unique creative twists you can't replicate with other After Effects tools. In this course, author Ian Robinson shows how to use generator effects to attach multiple layers, create animated glints and highlights, achieve better blended composites, and more. Follow along as he introduces a variety of next-level mograph techniques for creating interesting backgrounds, repeating graphic elements, and applying 2D and 3D type treatments, and walks through a complete map-based infographic generated with effects like Grid, Stroke, Vegas, Write-on, and Radio Waves.

Topics include:

* Generating graphic backgrounds

* Creating graphic elements such as repeating shapes and gradients

* Creating a map animation

* Animating paths and type

* Adding highlights to 2D and 3D text

* Blending composites