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Ryan Tate · June 8th, 2006, 04:42 PM

any advice on learning after effects or another motion graphics program
i only know final cut pro and i want my dvd's to have some better graphics.
thanks a lot

Steven Gotz · June 8th, 2006, 06:33 PM

I highly suggest that you invest in the best training available, and that is Tital Training. Or, if money is an issue, you can get training for $25 for the month at http://www.lynda.com or a little more from http://www.vtc.com

Watch the training, follow what they do. Then go through all of the online tutorials you can find.

Ervin Farkas · June 9th, 2006, 06:25 AM

There is no such thing as Tital Training, Steve... at least not on the internet...

Did you mean Total Training?

(BTW I enjoy your website, it is one of the first ones I came across when starting to learn DV & media stuff).

Nick Jushchyshyn · June 9th, 2006, 08:06 AM

Creating Motion Graphics with After Effects, Vol. 1: The Essentials
by Trish Meyer, Chris Meyer

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1578202493

This book is absolutely one of the best ways to get up and running with motion graphics in AE.
Good luck!

Steven Gotz · June 9th, 2006, 11:06 AM

I agree with Nick that the Meyers put out fantastic books. And they are such cool people as well. But for me, personally, I need to see someone actually do it first, so I can then read more about it and get better that way.

And yes, it is Total Training. I need to start using the spell checker I guess. I installed it, perhaps I should use it?

Brad Simmons · June 10th, 2006, 03:35 PM

I agree, get the Chris and Trish Meyer Book to start, it is an amazing book.
Then get the total training DVDs, they will take a long time to get through but they teach you basically everything about the program. If you are a student or gov worker you might be able to get them for half off.

Ryan Tate · June 12th, 2006, 12:59 PM

thanks alot
appreciate everyones help on this site.

June 8th, 2006, 04:42 PM	#1
Ryan Tate New Boot Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: las vegas, nevada Posts: 24	after effects any advice on learning after effects or another motion graphics program i only know final cut pro and i want my dvd's to have some better graphics. thanks a lot

June 8th, 2006, 06:33 PM	#2
Steven Gotz Trustee Join Date: May 2002 Location: Clermont, FL Posts: 1,520	I highly suggest that you invest in the best training available, and that is Tital Training. Or, if money is an issue, you can get training for $25 for the month at http://www.lynda.com or a little more from http://www.vtc.com Watch the training, follow what they do. Then go through all of the online tutorials you can find. __________________ Steven Gotz http://www.stevengotz.com

June 9th, 2006, 06:25 AM	#3
Ervin Farkas Inner Circle Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Atlanta/USA Posts: 2,515	Tital or Total? There is no such thing as Tital Training, Steve... at least not on the internet... Did you mean Total Training? (BTW I enjoy your website, it is one of the first ones I came across when starting to learn DV & media stuff). __________________ Ervin Farkas www.AtlantaLegalVideo.com

June 9th, 2006, 08:06 AM	#4
Nick Jushchyshyn Major Player Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Philadelphia, PA, USA Posts: 548	Creating Motion Graphics with After Effects, Vol. 1: The Essentials by Trish Meyer, Chris Meyer http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1578202493 This book is absolutely one of the best ways to get up and running with motion graphics in AE. Good luck! __________________ Nick Jushchyshyn Matchmoving, Compositing, TD imdb

June 9th, 2006, 11:06 AM	#5
Steven Gotz Trustee Join Date: May 2002 Location: Clermont, FL Posts: 1,520	I agree with Nick that the Meyers put out fantastic books. And they are such cool people as well. But for me, personally, I need to see someone actually do it first, so I can then read more about it and get better that way. And yes, it is Total Training. I need to start using the spell checker I guess. I installed it, perhaps I should use it? __________________ Steven Gotz http://www.stevengotz.com

June 10th, 2006, 03:35 PM	#6
Brad Simmons Major Player Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Washington DC Posts: 304	I agree, get the Chris and Trish Meyer Book to start, it is an amazing book. Then get the total training DVDs, they will take a long time to get through but they teach you basically everything about the program. If you are a student or gov worker you might be able to get them for half off. __________________ http://www.fusionarena.com

June 12th, 2006, 12:59 PM	#7
Ryan Tate New Boot Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: las vegas, nevada Posts: 24	thanks alot appreciate everyones help on this site.