Introduction to After Effects

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?

On-line from
your chosen location

At our dedicated
training facility

On-site at
your premises

Target Audience

Newcomers to After Effects and novice After Effects users.

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

You will receive a full set of course notes
and all supporting materials for your course.

Hard Copy Delivered to your premises or Downloaded to a chosen device.

To book this course please call 
+44 (0) 1444 410296 or email Info@kplknowledge.co.uk