In After Effects 7 Animation Techniques, Jeff Foster shares methods
and best practices for creating fantastic animation. From setting
up a camera and getting the right angles, to imitating the movement
of the human skeleton and animating text layers, Foster explains
everything you need to know to create and edit animations for the
most realistic effects. Exercise files accompany the training
videos, allowing you to follow along and learn at your own pace.


1. Introduction
2. Animation with a Camera
3. Cause and Effect
4. Exaggeration Equals Characterization
5. Rubber Planets Project: 3-D Animation Effects
6. Kinematics: Human Figure Character Animation
7. Animating Text Layers in After Effects
8. Custom Scene Transitions
9. Conclusion