Adobe After Effects I introduces new users and self-taught practitioners to the full capabilities of this powerful motion graphics and video effects software. You will learn to build rich, dynamic compositions that incorporate video, Photoshop, Illustrator, and other file types. Master advanced text effects, video compositing techniques, keying effects, and track matting approaches. Develop both fundamental and sophisticated animation techniques that establish After Effects as an essential motion graphics tool for your creative workflow.
Who This Course Is For:
- Video editors
- Visual effects specialists
- Graphic artists and motion designers
What You Will Learn:
- Navigate the interface, workspaces, and project structure to improve your workflow efficiency
- Integrate video, audio, and image elements seamlessly
- Apply a wide range of animation techniques to bring your compositions to life
- Use linking and property connections to streamline work across multiple objects
- Distinguish between and effectively employ layer masks and track matting
- Understand the fundamentals of motion tracking for advanced effects
- Implement keying techniques, including green screen and other chroma key methods
- Render your final compositions and export using Adobe Media Encoder for distribution-ready output
Prerequisites:
No prior experience with Adobe After Effects is required. You should have a working knowledge of Windows or Mac operating systems. Background or experience in video editing, production, or post-production work is recommended but not required.
This course is available for "remote" learning and will be available to anyone with access to an internet device with a microphone (this includes most models of computers, tablets). Classes will take place with a "Live" instructor at the date/times listed below.
Upon registration, the instructor will send along additional information about how to log-on and participate in the class.
