CHAPTER 9 Visual Effects

Stunning visual effects can add dramatic punch to any Flash project. This chapter focuses on creating different kinds of visual effects, from very subtle to explosive, using the tools in After Effects.

Controlling the Weather

Visual effects are an art form all to themselves. After Effects provides myriad effects that you can apply to your moving and still images. With a plethora of plug-ins available, this chapter focuses on some of the more popular ones that can enhance your Flash projects. Let’s start by creating your own dramatic weather. After Effects offers you hundreds of effects to make it all happen.

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