Module Presenter s Manual Visual Effects-After Effects OV-599 Effective from: July 2017 Ver. 1.0 Presenter s Manual Aptech Limited Page 1
Amendment Record Version No. Effective Date Change Replaced Pages 1.0 July 2017 New - Presenter s Manual Aptech Limited Page 2
TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION VISUAL EFFECTS-AFTER EFFECTS... 4 MODULE DELIVERABLES... 6 WEEK WISE SCHEDULE... 8 TRAINING METHODOLOGY... 9 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS...10 SESSION COVERAGE...11 Presenter s Manual Aptech Limited Page 3
Introduction Visual Effects-After Effects At the end of this module, the student will be able to: Define composting and various types of composting List the system requirements for Adobe After Effects CC 2015 Outline the general workflow of After Effects CC Recall the basic functionalities of Adobe After Effects CC Workspace Recognize the various panels available in the workspace Perform the Dock and Undock Panels operation in the workspace Create a composition for a project with appropriate parameters Articulate the process of importing digital assets Describe the Interpretation of Footages Perform Add new Layers operation Apply concepts for selecting and arranging the Layers of a composition Explain how to manage Layers Elaborate the method of previewing Video and Audio Explain how to mark a Region of Interest Recall methods to take Snapshots of a Preview Describe Keyframes and Graph Editor Discuss about Keyframes Perform motion path effects Use motion blur effects Practice controlling the speed between keyframes Practice animation using Puppet tools Practice Fast-forwards/Slow-motion/Freeze effects in a video Describe Track Point fundamentals Explain the basics of Motion Stabilization Perform Rolling Shutter Repair Effects Perform Wrap Stabilizer Effects Recall the Motion tracking workflow Perform Motion tracking using Single Track point Perform Motion tracking using multiple Track points Describe the fundamentals of 3D Camera Tracker Analyze the footage and extracting camera motion Attach content into a scene containing a solved camera Perform Effects Controls for the 3D Camera Tracker Create text animations Apply animation effects Convert 2D layers to 3D layers Use Camera in 3D World Identify how to create the templates depending on the project Identify the best way to export and render the Composition using different formats Identify how to use the Render Queue panel Presenter s Manual Aptech Limited Page 4
Module - Session Allocation Module Duration Skill Book Code Name Theory Lab Total Code Code Name Digital Compositing 12 14 26 14 OV-DIC0001D OV- DgC Grand Total 12 14 26 Digital Compositing(D) Tool Adobe After Effects Professional Presenter s Manual Aptech Limited Page 5
Module Deliverables To aid the teaching process, following are the deliverables: Faculty Deliverables: 1. Presenter Manual (PM) 2. Classroom Presentation 3. Trainers Guide To aid the learning process, following are the deliverables. Student Deliverables: 1. (ebook) Resources available on OnlineVarsity for Students: Icons Feature - Description / Functionality Availability Download Book - Student has the option to download the subject related e-book and read offline Glossary - Student can access a list of subject related specialized words with their definitions. FAQ - Student can access frequently asked questions and their answers Show Me How - Student can view a step-wise simulation / demonstration of the module related topics. - Student can solve scenario based lab assignments (Hands-on). The faculty will evaluate and give their feedbacks. Download Source code / Files Student can download courseware related source files. Not Applicable Presenter s Manual Aptech Limited Page 6
References - Student can access additional subject related material for reading. Feedback - Student can provide feedback on the course material Ask to Learn Student can submit subject related technical queries. Queries submitted will be directed to the particular course coordinator/head. Applicable Presenter s Manual Aptech Limited Page 7
Week wise Schedule Theory vs. Lab Coverage (2 hrs a day/3 days a week) Weeks / Modules 1 2 3 4 5 OV-DgC D1 O6 D2 D3 O1-O6 OV-DgC Digital Compositing T Theory Session; L Lab Session; O - Online Session Presenter s Manual Aptech Limited Page 8
Training Methodology The course will follow the T + L+T+ L+ T + L methodology. Wherever applicable or mentioned, the student will have to create and submit assignments and will have to appear for Internal Tests. Presenter s Manual Aptech Limited Page 9
System Requirements Hardware Requirements 64-bit operating system required: Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium, Business, Ultimate, or Enterprise with Service Pack 1 (Service Pack 2 recommended) or Windows 7 2 GB of RAM (4 GB or more recommended) 16.3GB of available hard-disk space for installation; additional free space required during installation (cannot install on removable flash-based storage devices) 1280x900 display (1280x1024 recommended) with qualified hardware-accelerated OpenGL graphics card, 16-bit color, and 256 MB of VRAM Some GPU-accelerated features in Adobe Photoshop require graphics support for Shader Model 3.0 and OpenGL 2.0 7200 RPM hard drive for editing compressed video formats; RAID 0 for uncompressed Adobe-certified card for capture and export to tape for SD/HD workflows OHCI-compatible IEEE 1394 port for DV and HDV capture, export to tape, and transmit to DV device Sound card compatible with ASIO protocol or Microsoft Windows Driver Model DVD-ROM drive compatible with dual-layer DVDs (DVD+-R burner for burning DVDs; Blu-ray burner for creating Blu-ray Disc media) Software Requirements 64-bit operating system required: Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium, Business, Ultimate, or Enterprise with Service Pack 1 (Service Pack 2 recommended) or Windows 7 Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 DirectX 9.0c (required), OpenGL (optional) Adobe After Effects Professional CC Presenter s Manual Aptech Limited Page 10
Session Coverage Session No. 1 2 3 4 Session Details Session Topic: Getting started with Adobe After Effects CS6 Session Contents: Introduction to Adobe After Effects CS6 Importing Files Creating a Composition Session Topic: Basic Effects and Composition Animation Adding Effects Adding Animation Expressions Creating animation and Effects Presets Session Topic: Creating Video Composites with Green Screen Footage Session Contents: Masks Blending Modes Tracking Mattes Session Topic: Advanced Compositing Techniques Session Contents: Motion Stabilization Motion Tracking Time Remapping Techniques Deliverables Mapping 5 Session Topic: 3D in After Effects Session Contents: Introduction Text Animation Particle Preset 6 Session Topic: Previewing and Rendering Output Session Contents: Previewing the Work Rendering Process Exporting to Different Output Presenter s Manual Aptech Limited Page 11