Learn Media Composer Lesson 63: Basic Motion Effects Part 1

Kevin P. McAuliffe
Toronto Canada

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In this lesson, Kevin P McAuliffe shows you how to create some basic Motion Effects, i.e. - Slow Mo's, and shows you a great technique that he uses all the time to create a dynamic "isolated" slo-mo effect.

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Learn Media Composer Lesson 53: Animation Techniques: Lists
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Learn Media Composer Lesson 54: Animation: Split Screens 1
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