Adobe After Effects is a popular and powerful software program used for creating motion graphics and visual effects. It allows designers and editors to animate, alter and composite media in 2D and 3D spaces with numerous built-in tools and third party plug-ins. This course will thoroughly prepare the participant for integrating After Effects into animation sequences or an editorial workflow to greatly enhance creativity. Course taught by an expert Adobe Certified Instructor.
- Price: N/A
- Duration: 1 day
- Delivery Methods: Virtual
| Date | Time | Price | Option |
|---|---|---|---|
| Please contact us at info@toptalentlearning.com or 469-721-6100 for this course schedule. |
For questions call: (469) 721-6100
Why choose
TOPTALENT?
- Get assistance every step of the way from our Texas-based team, ensuring your training experience is hassle-free and aligned with your goals.
- Access an expansive range of over 3,000 training courses with a strong focus on Information Technology, Business Applications, and Leadership Development.
- Have confidence in an exceptional 95% approval rating from our students, reflecting outstanding satisfaction with our course content, program support, and overall customer service.
- Benefit from being taught by Professionally Certified Instructors with expertise in their fields and a strong commitment to making sure you learn and succeed.
Adobe After Effect’s Workflow
- Creating a Project & Importing Footage
- Creating a Composition & Arranging Layers
- Adding Effects & Modifying Layer Properties
- Animating the Composition
- Previewing Work & Optimizing Performance
- Rendering & Exporting your Composition
- Customizing the Workspace
- Controlling the Brightness of a User Interface
- Using Dynamic Link with Adobe Premiere Pro
Creating a Basic Animation
- Importing Footage using Adobe Bridge
- Creating the Composition
- Working with Imported Illustrator Layers
- Applying Effects to a Layer
- Applying an Animation Preset
- Previewing the Effects
- Adding Transparency
- Rendering the Composition
Animating Text
- About Text Layers
- Creating & Formatting Point Text
- Using Text Animation Preset
- Animating with Scale Keyframes
- Animating Using Parenting
- Animating Imported Photoshop Text
- Animating Text Using a Path Animation Preset
- Animating Type Tracking
- Animating Text Opacity
- Using a Text Animator Group
- Cleaning up the Path Animation
- Animating a Non-Text layer along a Motion Path
- Adding Motion Blur
- Exporting as a Template for Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro X or Avid Media Composer
Working with Shape Layers
- Adding a Shape Layer
- Creating Custom Shapes
- Incorporating Video & Audio Layers
- Applying a Cartoon Effect
- Adding a Title Bar
- Using Brainstorm to Experiment
Animating a Multimedia Presentation
- Animating Scenery Using Parenting
- Anchor Point Adjustments
- Masking Video using Vector Shapes
- Keyframing a Motion Path
- Animating Additional Elements
- Applying an Effect
- Creating an Animated Slide Show
- Adding an Audio Track
Animating Layers
- Simulating Lighting Changes
- Duplicating an Animation Using the Pick Whip
- Animating Movement in Scenery
- Adjusting Layers and Creating a Track Matte
- Animating the Shadows
- Adding a Lens Flare Effect
- Animating the Clock
- Retiming the Composition
Working With Masks
- Creating a Mask with the Pen Tool
- Editing a Mask
- Feathering the Edges of a Mask
- Replacing the Content of a Mask
- Adding a Reflection
- Creating a Vignette
- Adjusting the Color
Animating with Puppet tools and Character Animator
- Deform Pins
- Defining Areas of Overlap
- Stiffening an Area
- Animating Pin Positions
- Character Animator Layer Naming Conventions
- Recording Animation
Performing Color Correction
- Adjusting Color Balance
- Replacing the Background
- Removing Unwanted Elements
- Correcting a Range of Color
- Warming Colors with the Photo Filter Effect
Using 3D Features
- Animating 3D objects
- Adding Reflections to 3D Objects
- Animating a Camera
- Adjusting a Layer Timing
- Using 3D Lights
- Adding Effects
- Adding a Motion Blur
- Previewing the Entire Animation
- Using Cinema 4D and other Third Party Applications with AfterEffects
Working with 3D Camera Tracking
- 3D Camera Tracker Effect
- Tracking Footage
- Creating a Camera and the Initial Text
- Creating Realistic Shadows
- Adding Ambient Light
- Creating Additional Text Elements
- Locking a Layer to a Plane with a Null Object
- Animating the Text
- Adjusting the Camera’s Depth of Field
Advanced Editing Techniques
- Using Motion Stabilization
- Using Single-Point Motion Tracking
- Using Multipoint Tracking
- Creating a Particle Simulation
- Retiming Playback Using the Timewarp Effect
Using Expressions
- Creating Expressions to Link Settings
- Creating Looping and Ping-pong Animations
Rendering and Outputting
- Creating Templates for the Rendering Process
- Creating Templates for Output Modules
- Exporting to Different Output Media
- Adobe After Effect’s Workflow
- Creating a Basic Animation
- Animating Text
- Working with Shape Layers
- Animating a Multimedia Presentation
- Animating Layers
- Working With Masks
- Animating with Puppet tools and Character Animator
- Performing Color Correction
- Using 3D Features
- Working with 3D Camera Tracking
- Advanced Editing Techniques
- Using Expressions
- Rendering and Outputting
No special instructions regarding this course’s target audience provided. Please contact us to discuss if you are unsure whether this course is for you!
Basic knowledge of a Mac or PC computer is required. Editing and Effects terminology are also helpful.
Ten (10) business days’ notice is required to reschedule a class with no additional fees. Notify TOPTALENT LEARNING as soon as possible at 469-721-6100 or by written notification to info@toptalentlearning.com to avoid rescheduling penalties.
Please contact our team at 469-721-6100; we will gladly guide you through the online purchasing process.
You will receive a receipt and an enrollment confirmation sent to the email you submitted at purchase. Your enrollment email will have instructions on how to access the class. Any additional questions our team is here to support you. Please call us at 469-721-6100.
If a student is 15 minutes late, they risk losing their seat to a standby student. If a student is 30 minutes late or more, they will need to reschedule. A no-show fee will apply. Retakes are enrolled on a stand-by basis. The student must supply previously issued courseware. Additional fees may apply.
You will receive a ‘Certificate of Completion’ once you complete the class. If you purchased an exam voucher for the class, a team member from TOPTALENT LEARNING will reach out to discuss your readiness for the voucher and make arrangements to send it.
