Lite Bite for After Effects: The Tilt Shift Effect

Adobe After Effects Tutorial at Creative COW

Martin Ainsworth
http://www.martingary.co.uk
Knaresborough North Yorkshire United Kingdom

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In this tutorial, Martin Ainsworth will demonstrate the "Tilt Shift" effect also known as "Toy Town Look" using Abobe After Effect. This simple yet very power technique can add an extra dimension to an opening introduction.

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