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A friend of mine just released a new training series for After Effects and the plug-in Zaxwerks ProAnimator called "Making it Look Great".
The author, John Dickinson is a real life broadcast designer with more than a training background. When he's not fighting kangaroos, he produces commercial and promos for a major station in Australia. Needless to say he does quality work and I recommend his series if you're using Zaxwerks or are interested in this 3D plug-in down the line.
Watch his Promo Video
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While I'm on the subject of plugging products for friends... Another talented guy, Harry J. Frank has a superb series on Expressions. So if you want to learn more about using them in After Effects this is a great and in-depth series. I think he's working on another series that should be out soon, so keep your eyes open. Check Harry's Expression Training Series.
Of course if Video Copilot has a new product out, I'll probably forget I know either of these guys because you know me I'll sell the shirt off my back :)
