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Depth of Field
A CreativeCOW.net After Effects Video Tutorial


Depth of Field -A Video Tutorial by Andrew Kramer


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In this video tutorial, Creative Cow leader Andrew Kramer demonstrates how to simulate a 'depth of field look to live action footage.



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Holy Smokes
by Les Fitzpatrick
Thank you so much. Although I'm a natural born cynic, I am stunned by how helpful your tutorial on depth of field is. You made may day and the days of countless clients to come. I am so damned happy tonight with the new tool you put in my belt.


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