…Working with layer styles in Photoshop can definitely speed up your work flow.…It's really simple to easily add a drop shadow or apply a gradient to a graphic.…When you're talking about the vector shapes they're extraordinarily helpful.…Because, once you create a shape,…you can scale it up to whatever size you want and it won't lose any quality.…Hence the name vector.…Now when you work with these different elements inside of Photoshop,…there are some little things that you need to be aware of.…So that's what we're going to explore right now.…
So, as you can see, we have the 02_03 project open.…And if we look at this we have text layers with effects.…So, if we open up those effects, you can see we have a drop shadow applied.…And then our background rocks has a gradient effect applied.…And then if we open up this group of layers, we have vector layers.…Now the way vector layers are created.…Just in case you're unfamiliar.…If you go down to this tool here.…Looks sort of like an ellipse.…
You can click and hold.…
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10/14/2014- Isolating still images with channels and masks
- Preparing layer groups for After Effects
- Working with layer styles and vector shapes
- Importing compositions in After Effects
- Converting Photoshop type
- Animating with layer styles and depth mattes
- Fixing video issues in Photoshop
- Creating data sets
Skill Level Intermediate
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Introduction
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Welcome2m 3s
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Using the exercise files1m 34s
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1. Isolating Still Elements for Animation
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2. Optimizing Photoshop Files for After Effects
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Creating depth mattes6m 41s
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3. Animating Photoshop Files in After Effects
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Importing as compositions3m 50s
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Converting Photoshop type4m 39s
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Animating with layer styles6m 37s
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Animating with depth mattes3m 37s
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4. Using Photoshop to Fix Video
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Using Smart Objects5m 4s
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Fixing lens distortion4m 19s
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5. Working Smarter with Data Sets
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Creating data sets6m 44s
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Conclusion
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Finishing up31s
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