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After Effects CS4 is digital-imaging software for creating motion graphics and visual effects for film, video, DVD, the web, and mobile devices.

After Effects CS4 software combines digital-imaging tools to support visual learning strands by editing and creating motion graphics and visual effects. New tools allow the students to design, animate, and review with greater creative freedom.

For more information, visit the Adobe After Effects CS4 product page.

To download a free 30-day trial of After Effects CS4, register on the Adobe download page.

Teacher support material
  • Teach digital video – Adobe education resources to help teach digital video using After Effects software.
  • Adobe Digital Kids Club – provides tips and lessons for digital photography, video, and multimedia presentations.
  • Animation with a digital camera – this ICT learning experience describes how students can use a digital camera and animation software to create an animated story.
  • Legomation – this ICT learning experience describes how junior and senior students worked together to retell a Māori legend using Lego, a digital camera, and video editing software to create an animated movie.
  • Turn yourself into a caricature – this ICT learning experience involves students participating in a visual language and arts unit focusing on communication.
  • The Digital Technologies Guidelines website can give teachers ideas for using After Effects software in the Business technology pathway for years 11-13. Click on the year levels for the actual modules.
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Brief technical specifications

Linux

Not available

Mac

Mac OS X v.10.4.9

PC

Microsoft Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or Windows Vista Home Premium, Business, Ultimate, or Enterprise (certified for 32-bit editions)

Peripherals

DVD-ROM drive

For more information see 'system requirements'.

Purchasing

There are a number of software packages that Adobe offers which include After Effects software. This can be a more cost-efficient way of buying. See the US Adobe site for available editions, but note that the US prices do not apply. The NZ suppliers below can supply local and educational prices.

Adobe After Effects software can be purchased from

  • Cyclone Visit the website, to access contact details for your region Discount

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