Course description
Introduction to Adobe After Effects - A 2-day motion graphics training course for beginners.
This two-day Introduction to Adobe After Effects course is designed to provide delegates with a comprehensive knowledge of the techniques and tools needed to carry out common motion graphics, video compositing and visual effects tasks in After Effects.
Also introduced are some of the more advanced features available, including keying, tracking, 3D space and shape layers.
Windows or Mac?
Our centres offer both Windows and Mac computers for delegates to use, so you can choose to carry out exercises on the platform you’re familiar with.
Adobe Accredited
Fully accredited by Adobe, training is delivered via a combination of lecture, demonstration and hands-on After Effects practice by a tutor who is both an Adobe Certified Instructor (ACI) and an Adobe Certified Expert (ACE) in After Effects.
Upcoming start dates
Training venue
This Introduction to After Effects training course is hosted at our centres in Bromsgrove (near Birmingham), Bristol, Cardiff, Reading, Milton Keynes and Sheffield.
In 2024 we are also opening centres in Manchester and Nottingham!
For our Bromsgrove courses, we offer a free daily taxi service from Bromsgrove train station to our training centre.
Delegates can enjoy fantastic facilities at our centres, with lunch and refreshments included.
Suitability - Who should attend?
This Introduction to Adobe After Effects course is ideal for newcomers to After Effects, and those with limited After Effects experience.
Pre-requisites
No prior After Effects knowledge is required.
To learn more about suitability, please send an enquiry here.
Outcome / Qualification etc.
Adobe e-certificate
Upon completion of the course, delegates receive an e-certificate confirming they have attended and successfully completed Introduction to Adobe After Effects training.
Training Course Content
Our After Effects course is generally structured as follows:
Welcome to After Effects
- What is After Effects?
- Project structure
- Interface and palettes
- Workspaces
Introducing Animation
- Essential techniques
- Your first After Effects project
Animation Techniques
- Keyframes - temporal and spatial
- Motion paths
- Easy ease
- Anchor point essentials
- Motion Sketch
- Orientating and motion blur
- Roving and hold
- Separate dimensions
Layer Control
- Move, trim and slip
- Split and sequence
- Looping footage
- Image sequences
- Frame rate and time stretch
- Blending modes, effects and solids
- 3D layers
Effects Overview
- Finding and applying effects
- Effects animation and animation presets
- Adjustment layers
- Colour correction and grading
- Masks, mask animation, the pen tool
Working with Transparency
- Track mattes and stencils
- Green screen removal
- First vertex and path effects
- Multiple masks and opacity
- Rotobezier
Type and Type Animation
- Working with type
- Text on a path
- Basic text animation
- Text animation presets
- Layer styles
Parenting and Nesting
- Introducing parenting
- Nesting, pre-composing
- Render order
Introducing Expressions
- Essential expressions and time remapping
- Connecting with expressions
Rendering
- Render settings and the render queue
- Export options
- Dynamic link
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Reviews
Average rating 4.9
Overall it was a great introduction to After Effects with Phil being able to give additional advice on areas where requested.
Exactly what I needed. Very happy indeed. Thanks
Expenses
Course fees are inclusive of all relevant course documentation, refreshments and lunch.
Delegates are also entitled to 30 days' after-course support via email.
On-request training
We can also provide one-to-one Adobe After Effects training or a 'closed course' for your group at one of our centres, or your venue anywhere in the UK. These can be tailored to your specific needs, taking into account delegates’ existing knowledge, and the skills gap identified.
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