after effects dark cc preset edit tutorial 2022

 After effects dark cc preset edit tutorial 2022

Anyone with an interest in video editing has probably heard of After Effects. At its simplest, After Effects is a compositing and motion graphics app for video, but over the years it has become the go to software for all kinds of visual effects – creating titles, animating text, characters, 3D and even 360 degree VR footage.

After Effects (AE) is powerful and versatile, used by beginners, hobbyists and is still the industry standard for professionals. You could spend years using it and still only have scratched the surface. The only limit is your imagination (and the power of your GPU – see our best computers for video editing page if you need an upgrade).

At $20.99 / £19.97 per month, AE may seem a little expensive, but while there are similar packages out there, nothing offers the wide range of features and benefits that come with After Effects. If you already have a CC subscription then you’re already set to go (if not, check out our Adobe CC discount page to see if you can grab a bargain)! If you're still not sure, check our buying guide on After Effects alternatives, otherwise read the full review below.

The last few years of AE updates have focused more on improved performance and creating a more efficient workflow for users, indicating that Adobe is committed to finding a better overall experience for its customers, ahead of the cheap bells and whistles that bring more immediate gratification. The 2021 version is a little light on new and exciting features, trending more towards shared team working and slightly improved 3D capabilities. But there have been some notable recent inclusions that are well worth having a look at

          

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Anyone familiar with Photoshop should be aware of Content-Aware Fill. It isn’t the newest feature for After Effects, but probably the biggest and most game-changing inclusion over the last few years.

Removing an object from a still image is a relatively simple process in Photoshop, but when working with video it becomes far more complicated and time-consuming. Traditionally this effect was accomplished with rotoscoping – manually drawing a path around an object on each frame to remove it and clone in the background behind. This technique is still widely used in the industry and After Effects still lets you rotoscope with an improved Roto Brush. With Content-Aware Fill you can get the same effect with the click of a button. Just draw a quick mask around the object and let the software do the rest.

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As with Photoshop, the results are variable and sometimes disappointing, depending on the content of the picture (see our PS review for more info), however you can improve the effect by creating a reference frame that will be used in the calculations to get a more seamless result. it’s certainly a feature to get excited about, especially with the ever evolving Adobe Sensei engine