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    90-Second Newbery Film Festival

    90-Second Newbery Film Festival
    Make fun home movies and short films with kids! The 90-second Newbery Film Festival combines video with Newbery Award winning books.   Read more »
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    Featured Member: Christine Maziarz

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    Face Tracking – New in After Effects CC 2015

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    JULY TOPIC: Animation vs. Live Action Films

    JULY TOPIC: Animation vs. Live Action Films

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    After Effects Chapter 6 | More About Typography

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    After Effects Tutorial #4 – Basics of Video Editing Part 2

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    Chapter 3 – The Basics of Video Editing in Adobe After Effects Part 1

    Chapter 3 – The Basics of Video Editing in Adobe After Effects Part 1

    Want to learn how to edit with After Effects? KidLit.TV has a written video editing tutorial that's easy to follow. This is part 3 of the AE series.   Read more »
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    Chapter Two – The Anatomy of After Effects (AE Series)

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    Adobe After Effects Tutorial #1: Basic Tips for Beginners

    Looking for video software and wondering if Adobe After Effects is for you? Check out KidLit TV's mini series of articles all about Adobe After Effects.   Read more »
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    iMovie Tutorial | VoiceOver, Animation and Plugins

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    7 Stop-Motion Tips | 90 Second Newbery Film Festival

    The 90-Second Newbery Film Festival's videos are made with a technique called Stop-Motion. Here are KidLit TV's best videography tips to follow.   Read more »
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    90-Second Newbery | Tips & Tricks for Teachers
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