Learn how to create stunning motion graphics and visual effects with our After Effects Essentials training course. Designed for beginners and self-taught users, this course will equip you with the skills to bring your ideas to life through animation, compositing, image correction and dynamic visual effects.
In this hands-on workshop, you will learn to design infographics, animated logos, advertisements, kinetic typography, social media content and even explore an introduction to 3D animation. Our expert instructors, Adobe Certified and industry experienced, will guide you through practical exercises and share time-saving tips and techniques to boost your productivity. Whether you are starting your creative journey or looking to build a strong foundation in motion design, this course is the perfect place to start.
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
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After Effects AdvancedTake your skills further with our advanced After Effects course. Learn 3D animation, character rigging, and Cinema 4D workflows to create dynamic, professional-grade visual effects.
Introduction
After Effects Workflow
Video Terminology
SMPTE Timecode
After Effects Interface
Importing Footage
Importing Assets
Looping Video Footage
Importing Photoshop & Illustrator Files
Converting Photoshop Text Layers
Continuous Rasterize
Starting a Project
Setting up a Project
Setting up a Composition
Layers and the Timeline
Animating Layers Independently
Trimming and Moving Layers
Uninterrupted Previews - Customising Preview Panel
Keyboard Shortcuts
Understanding Keyframes
Layer Attributes/Transform Properties
Viewing Layer Attributes Efficiently
Changing the Anchor Point
Creating Keyframes
Auto Orient along Path
Keyframe Assistants
Copying and Pasting Keyframes
Spatial (Position) and Temporal (Speed) Interpolation
Simultaneously Editing Keyframes
Moving Motion Paths
Retiming Animations
Efficiently View Keyframes
View All Changed Properties + Keyframes
Linking Methods in After Effects
Parent/Child Relationships
Pre-Compose/Nesting Duplicating Layers
Duplicating and Modifying Composition Copies
Social Media Formats, eg. Instagram
Workflow for Animated Gifs
Working with Effects
Applying Effects
Animating Effects
Sharpening and Other Useful Effects
Wipes, Path Effects
Using Adjustment Layers
Blending Modes
Adding Photoshop Layer Styles to Layers and Text
Working with Text
Text Layers
Text Attributes, Source Text
Animating Text
Text on a Path
Finding and Applying Presets - 'Reverse Engineering' Layers in Compositions
Editing and Saving Custom Animation Presets
Using Masks
Drawing Mask Shapes
Mask Properties
Scale/Rotate/Move Masks
Editing Mask Shapes
Animating Masks
Track Mattes and Alpha Channels
Creating Track Mattes
Blending Modes
Motion Tracking
Motion Stabilization
Tracking Moving Footage
Keying Techniques (Green Screen)
Understanding the Keying Workflow
Using Keylight Effects
Time Stretching - Speed Change
Changing Playback Speed
Reverse Speed
Shape Tools
Drawing and Animating Shapes
Creating Graphs and Charts for Infographics
Converting Illustrator Files to Shape Layers
Adding Animators to Shapes
Animating Shape Layer Paths
Adding Animated, Repeating Elements
Introduction to Working in 3D Space
Creating a Layer in 3D Space
Animating a Layer in 3D Space
3D Text Animation
Final Rendering - Saving Your Work
Adding your Project to the Render Queue
Using Adobe Media Encoder to Output .mp4 Files for Web
Render Settings for Multiple Outputs
Understanding Video Formats
TV Broadcast and Web Standards - Common DV Codecs
What is Adobe After Effects Essentials?
Adobe After Effects Essentials is a beginner-friendly training course for learners who want to create motion graphics, animation and visual effects. The course covers the After Effects interface, compositions, layers, keyframes, effects, text animation, masks, motion tracking, green screen keying, 3D space and final rendering.
Who should attend After Effects Essentials?
This course is suitable for beginners, self-taught users, marketers, designers, video editors, content creators and creative professionals who want to build practical motion graphics and visual effects skills for video, web, social media or digital content.
Do I need previous After Effects experience?
No prior After Effects experience is required. The course starts with the interface, video terminology, project setup, compositions, layers and keyframes, making it suitable for learners who are new to After Effects.
What will I learn in this After Effects course?
You will learn how to set up projects and compositions, import assets, animate layers with keyframes, work with effects, create text animations, use masks, create track mattes, apply motion tracking, work with green screen keying, build shape animations, use basic 3D space and render finished projects.
Does After Effects Essentials cover keyframes and animation?
Yes. The course covers keyframes, transform properties, anchor points, motion paths, interpolation, keyframe assistants, copying and pasting keyframes, retiming animations and viewing changed properties efficiently.
Will I learn to import Photoshop and Illustrator files?
Yes. The course covers importing assets into After Effects, including Photoshop and Illustrator files. You will also learn about converting Photoshop text layers and continuous rasterisation for vector-based artwork.
Does the course cover text animation?
Yes. After Effects Essentials covers text layers, text attributes, source text, animating text, text on a path, applying presets, reverse-engineering layers in compositions, and editing and saving custom animation presets.
Will I learn effects, masks and blending modes?
Yes. The course covers applying and animating effects, using adjustment layers, blending modes, Photoshop layer styles, drawing and editing mask shapes, animating masks, and using track mattes and alpha channels.
Does After Effects Essentials cover motion tracking?
Yes. The course introduces motion tracking, including motion stabilisation and tracking moving footage. These techniques help attach or align visual elements with movement in video footage.
Will I learn green screen keying in After Effects?
Yes. The course covers keying techniques for green screen work, including understanding the keying workflow and using Keylight effects.
Does this course include infographics and animated shapes?
Yes. The course covers shape tools, drawing and animating shapes, creating graphs and charts for infographics, converting Illustrator files to shape layers, adding animators to shapes and creating animated repeating elements.
Will I learn basic 3D animation in After Effects?
Yes. After Effects Essentials introduces working in 3D space, including creating a layer in 3D space, animating a 3D layer and creating 3D text animation.
Does the course cover rendering and exporting projects?
Yes. The course covers adding projects to the Render Queue, using Adobe Media Encoder to output MP4 files for web, setting render options for multiple outputs and understanding common video formats.
Can I attend After Effects Essentials online?
Yes. Adobe After Effects Essentials is available live online. Check the course page for available dates, locations and delivery options before booking.
After Effects AdvancedTake your skills further with our advanced After Effects course. Learn 3D animation, character rigging, and Cinema 4D workflows to create dynamic, professional-grade visual effects.
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