Course description
After Effects: Intermediate
Adobe After Effects is the industry leader for Video Compositing that allows you to create QuickTime movies for output on the Web, CD ROM, Monitor, or full-motion broadcast quality video for television. You will learn how to mix a number of still images together to create a moving texture. Placing Compositions into other Compositions, using Keyframes & Layers, and Effective Rendering techniques will also be covered. You will be prepared for and take the Adobe Certified Associate (ACA) exam at the end of this course.
Upcoming start dates
Suitability - Who should attend?
This course will help you master the concepts and features to the program. It includes many advanced features, including tips and tricks using the latest version. Graphic professionals who want to enhance their motion editing and compositing. Experienced users will also benefit from the many tips and tricks and special exercises.We also recommend this course for those planning to obtain the Adobe Certified Expert, ACE, status in After Effects.
Assumed Knowledge
Before taking this course, you should have already have acquired skills and knowledge from the After Effects 101 training course.
Outcome / Qualification etc.
What you will learn Keyframe Complexity, graphs, Keyframe graphic editor, expressions, render queue, path text, masks, color keying, track mattes, compound effects, motion stabilisation and tracking, render order/pre-composing, 3D animation.
Training Course Content
Beyond The Basics
- Adding custom easing
- Advanced time remapping
- Scene blur
- Frame blending
Combine Effects
- Compositing 3D objects and 2D footage
- 3D lights
- Creating shadow effects in 3D
- 3D camera tracking
- Green screen and rotoscoping
Working with Shapes & Vectors
- Generating strokes
- Adding and animating layer styles
- Animating outlines
- Advanced type animation
- Animating Masks
External Controls
- Animating characters
- Advanced null control
- Using sound to control layer properties
Re-creating Common Effects
- Jittery text
- Double exposure
- Kinetic typography
- Slick object transitions
- Sequential compositions