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Latest Episodes:

Animation - The Animation Editor Apr 11, 2014

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In this video, you learn all about the animation editor and the different views of your animation such as curves, tracks and info view. You also learn how to manipulate keyframes to adjust your animation and their timings.

Animation - Modes and Sliders Apr 11, 2014

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This video covers the different methods to create animation in Autodesk Smoke. You also learn about the sliders, colours and contextual menus for animation.

Timeline FX - Speed Changes Apr 11, 2014

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In this video, you learn how to create speed changes or time-warping using the Time-warp Timeline FX tool. Constant speed and variable speed changes are covered in this video.

Timeline FX - Titling Apr 11, 2014

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This video covers the basics of creating text and titles in Autodesk Smoke.

Timeline FX - Moving with 2D Transform Apr 11, 2014

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In this video, you will use the 2D Transform Timeline FX to reposition a graphic that was keyed using the Comp Timeline FX. Also great for layer repositioning and picture in picture effects.

Timeline FX - Adding a Drop Shadow Apr 11, 2014

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This video shows you how to apply a drop shadow to a graphic using the Action Timeline FX drop shadow preset. Shadow softness, transparency and positioning is covered in this video.

Timeline FX - Keying Separate Alphas with Comp Apr 11, 2014

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In this video, you learn how to take a separate fill and alpha clip, combine them into a matte container and key it over a background in the sequence.

Timeline FX - Keying Embedded Alphas with Comp Apr 11, 2014

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In this video, you learn how to take a file with embedded alpha and key it in the sequence using a Matte Container and the Comp Timeline FX.

Introducing Timeline FX Apr 11, 2014

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This video introduces the concept of the Timeline FX and the optimised processing engine that performs the effects in the sequence and ConnectFX. Apply, muting and deleting Timeline FX are also covered.

Transitions - Cuts, Dissolves, Wipes and Action Apr 11, 2014

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This video covers the topic of transitions in the sequence. The dissolve, wipe and Action Transitions are covered in this video.