Adobe After Effects - Complete Course

Unlock the power of Adobe After Effects and bring your visual ideas to life! This comprehensive course teaches you how to create stunning videos packed with animation and special effects for all your graphic projects. Whether you're a complete beginner or an experienced user, you'll learn to animate, alter, and composite media using After Effects' powerful tools and optional plug-ins.

Who should take this course?

This course is ideal for:

• Motion graphics professionals looking to expand their skillset.
• Website designers wanting to add dynamic visuals to their sites.
• Visual effects artists seeking to enhance their post-production workflow.
• Anyone interested in creating engaging video content for digital films, DVDs, video, and the web.

What will you learn?

We'll guide you through everything you need to know, starting with the fundamentals and progressing to advanced techniques. You'll master:

• Project & Composition Basics: Learn to create and manage projects, compositions, and layers effectively.
• Media Import: Import various media types, including video, audio, and still images.
• Special Effects: Explore and apply a wide range of special effects using the Effects menu.
• Animation Techniques: Bring your visuals to life with animation for shapes, objects, and layers.
• Text Animation: Add and animate compelling text elements.
• Shape Creation & Animation: Learn to draw and animate custom shapes.
• Masking & Track Mattes: Utilize masks and track mattes for precise visual control.
• 3D Fundamentals: Gain an introduction to 3D workflows within After Effects.
• Puppet Tools: Master the puppet tools to create captivating animated characters and effects.
• Object Removal: Extract and remove unwanted objects from layers.
• Video Export: Learn to export your finished projects in various video formats.
• And much more!

Create Your First Movie!

This course walks you through the entire process of creating your first movie using Adobe After Effects. No prior experience is necessary.

No Software Required (But Recommended!)

You don't need to own Adobe After Effects to take this course! However, we highly recommend it. Adobe offers a 30-day free trial of After Effects CC on their website, allowing you to practice and follow along with the lessons. [Link to Adobe After Effects Free Trial]