
If for instance you want to get in to VFX (which stands to reason that's what you want since you're starting with AE) you're going to need to know the fundamentals of the followingģd software such as maya, 3dsmax, cinema, blender etc.Ĭomposition (not framing, but proper blending, you can make the coolest 3d ship and make an incredible matte painting but the difference between the people working on late night b-movies and holywood is mostly found in proper compositing which sells that the effect is a real element) and the basics of filmmaking: Lighting, camera movement, framing, and more The only jobs you're really going to get knowing solely after effects will be compositing, but even then if they find someone who knows more than just AE they'll probably go with them. start researching the roles you'd like to play in the industry.


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