Adobe After Effects assignment one

Due Friday, January 16th, 2015


  1. Read Chapter One of The Art and Science of Digital Compositing, Second Edition: Techniques for Visual Effects, Animation and Motion Graphics - Introduction to Digital Compositing and answer the following questions. The answers are in the first 4 pages of the PDF document.

    1. Define digital compositing. Then discuss and expand the definition in your own words based on your notes and reflections on the 14 page reading.
      Discuss and expand means write, think, develop and reflect on your reading and notes!

    2. What is the most difficult part of the compositing process, according to the author?

    3. Why did the author choose the title for the book that he did, according to the reading.

    4. Below is a list of 17 case studies from the book. Which three case studies would you most like to look into and discuss later on this FALL for the Adobe After Effects portion of our class? Please rank your 3 choices 1st, 2nd and 3rd.

    Link to more information about the author Ron Brinkman and the textbook The Art and Science of Digital Compositing.