Want to learn AE, where to start ?

Hello,
I'm new to AE (except for some specific functions as image stabilization and color grading) and I would like to invest a lot of hours to learn how to use it professionally in the main of its features.
Where to start ? Adobe TV ? Lynda.com ?
Thanks

Hi,
Yes, but the suggestion comes with a warning....
Take a look at sites like http://www.videocopilot.net/
and http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PxsKNPS0WLQ (Please note, I am taking a chance with this link, as I have not fully watched it myself - just googled "After Effects Fringe Text" - I am a bit rushed with a deadline, so its the best I got!"
those are the suggestions, the warning is this - Blindly following tutorials can get you a decent result, but learning the "Why" behind the "How" will help you make your own tweaks and additions in the future. Since you say you have the time and will start learning AE, then using these tutorials to get the effect you need quickly, is a great idea!
goodluck
Pierre

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