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After Effects Bootcamp

Get started with motion graphics and animation in Adobe After Effects by picking up how to animate text, images, and shapes through core tools and methods. The beginner-friendly course pairs real-world projects with expert guidance to help you put together dynamic visual content and grow confidence in professional animation workflows.

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  • 18 clock hours

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Class Description

Description

Discover the power of Adobe After Effects to create dynamic video content featuring compelling animations, text effects, and sophisticated file integration techniques. This introductory course is designed to guide you from foundational principles through hands-on, real-world projects under the mentorship of an experienced motion graphics professional.

Master the Fundamentals of Adobe After Effects Animation

Enter the world of Adobe After Effects with this beginner-friendly introduction that equips you to produce compelling video content from the ground up. You'll learn to animate transform properties such as position and scale, and discover the techniques behind effective text and shape animations that bring your creative vision to life.

This course covers essential video concepts that form the backbone of motion graphics animation. Explore transparency effects using blending modes and opacity animations, and master the art of applying and animating effects to achieve professional-quality results.

Through hands-on, real-world projects and detailed step-by-step instruction from an experienced motion graphics educator, you'll build a strong foundation in After Effects that prepares you to confidently create animations, titles, dynamic visuals, and engaging content. Whether you're completely new to the software or seeking to strengthen existing skills, this After Effects course offers the ideal entry point for success in motion graphics animation.

Key Skills You'll Develop

  • Animate photos, text, and graphics with precision and creativity
  • Apply timeless animation principles to produce dynamic and visually interesting animations
  • Navigate the After Effects workflow with confidence and efficiency
  • Master position, scale, rotation, and opacity effects to control your visual elements
  • Use masks and track mattes to enhance videos with sophisticated special effects
  • Import and animate files seamlessly from Photoshop, Illustrator, and integrate audio elements
  • Export professional-quality videos using essential properties and expressions for polished output

Learn more about the After Effects Course Online (Self-Paced) at Noble Desktop.

Syllabus

Introduction to After Effects

  • Functionality and Uses of After Effects
  • Video Basics (Dimentions, Framerate, Timecode, Etc.)

After Effects Workflow

  • Importing Files
  • Creating & Working with Compositions

Animating Transform Properties

  • Position, Scale, Rotation, Etc.

Working with Opacity Effects

  • Opacity, Transparency, & Blending Modes

Working with Images, Video, & Audio Files

  • Looping & Animation

Working with Animating Effects

  • Different Effects

Working with Masks & Track Mattes

  • Understanding Masks
  • Using Track Mattes

Understanding the Timeline

  • Timing & Sequencing
  • Working with Layer In & Out Points

Creating & Animating Text Layers

  • Text Formatting
  • Working with Text Animators

Working with Photoshop & Illustrator Files

  • Importing & Using Files

Introduction to Expressions

  • Using the LoopOut() Expression

Working with Essential Properties

  • Using Essential Properties

Exporting Video Files

  • Exporting from After Effects

Refund Policy

  • Students may cancel up to 14 days before the class/program start date and receive a refund, less the registration fee (10% of the undiscounted course price). 
  • Cancellations within 14 days are not permitted, but students may reschedule up to three business days before the class start date.
  • For cancellations and reschedules, please email us at [email protected]

In any event where a customer wants to cancel their enrollment and is eligible for a full refund, a 5% processing fee will be deducted from the refund amount.

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