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Total Training After Effects CS3 Essentials
Review Date: January 2008
Reviewed By: David Basulto
Product Reviewed: Total Training for After Effects CS3 Essentials

Adobe After Effects CS3 is tremendous software package. From greenscreen keying, to changing the sky from a shiny day to a winter storm, After Effects CS3 can do it all. I recently had the opportunity to brush up on my skills using Total Training's new Adobe After Effects CS3 Essentials DVD. Hosted by After Effects wizard Ko Maruyama, the DVD is filled with over 9 hours of excellent training. Ko really takes his time explaining the new tools, workflows, and over all essentials you will need to become proficient in After Effects CS3.

Whats inside?

Learn how to create and animate graphics with new Shape Layers.
Find out how you can bring you animation to life with the new Puppet Tool.
Conjure up some suggested variants in your animations with the new Brainstorm user interface.
Discover how to master some of the new Effects in After Effects CS3.
Experience a streamlined workflow as you learn how to import your existing Photoshop layers.
For a complete list visit the Total Training site here

My thoughts?
If you want to get going in Adobe's After Effects CS3 and learn from a solid teacher who will give you the foundation you need to build upon I highly recommend Total Training's Adobe After Effects CS3 Essential. The DVD runs about $150 but is worth every penny considering the skills you will gain. Filmmaking Central gives it 5/5 stars for rock solid training.

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