Duration: 1 Day
Course Overview
Adobe After Effects is the industry leading application for motion graphics, video compositing and visual effects.
Introduction to After Effects provides a thorough grounding in After Effects for beginners. On completion you will be able to use After Effects’ key tools to deliver stunning visual results.
Entry-level course providing a thorough grounding in After Effects’ key tools and features. The course goes on to explore some of After Effects’ more sophisticated features including tracking, keying, 3D space and shape layers.
Armada is an Adobe Authorised Training Centre (AATC), and our Introduction to After Effects course is accredited by Adobe.
After Effects courses are hosted by Adobe Certified Instructors (ACIs) with vast experience of creating motion graphics and visual effects professionally in industry.
Whilst attending training at our centres, delegates have the use of a computer running licensed After Effects software to practice the techniques taught. Refreshments and lunch are provided.
Course fees can be paid by card or bank transfer. We accept purchase orders from UK registered companies and public sector organisations.
If you’re self-funding your training, you can pay in staged payments, interest-free, over 12 months.
How can I attend my course?
METHOD OF DELIVERY
Training is designed for the busy professional, being short and intensive and combining lecture and demonstration. Practical exercises carried out under guidance help delegates to learn the techniques taught.
You’ll have ample opportunity to discuss specific requirements with the trainer.
Course Content
Welcome to After Effects
What is After Effects…?
Tour of the interface
Setting preferences
Getting started
Creating a new project/composition
Creating a new composition from footage
Animation techniques
Keyframing
Temporal and spatial keyframes
Motion paths
Orientation
Anchor point essentials
Rove across time
Toggle hold
Exponential scale
The Graph Editor
Motion sketch
Roving and hold
Layer control
Arrange, organise and navigate layers
Fun with shape layers
Effects
Examples of effects
Applying effects
Masks and mask animations
Tracking
The different types of tracking
Track camera
Track motion
Perspective corner pin
Working with transparency
Track mattes and stencils
Green screens
Type and type animation
Working with type
Text on a path
Basic text animation
Text animation presets
Layer styles
Tutorials
Track mattes
Layer styles, expressions and presets
Basic sky replacement
2D tracking
Creative steps
Masking
3D tracking
Colour grading and looks
“Fake” 3D text
AFTER COURSE SUPPORT
Following After Effects training, you’re entitled to 30 days’ email support from your trainer.
Further information, prices & dates
See armada.co.uk/course/after-effects-training