Advanced Adobe After Effects

In this advanced course designed for videographers, graphic artists, and animators with experience using Adobe After Effects, the standard for motion graphics and compositions in the TV and film industries, you will learn to incorporate text, graphics, and effects into your movies. Upon completion of this course, you will have an excellent understanding of the menu and tools in After Effects, and you’ll be able to use the program with a high level of efficiency.

Who Should Attend?

Video and animation professionals who need an advanced understanding of Adobe After Effects.

 

Course Outline:

Note: The curricula below comprise activities typically covered in a class at this skill level. The instructor may, at his/her discretion, adjust the lesson plan to meet the needs of the class.

Note: The curricula below comprise activities typically covered in a class at this skill level. The instructor may, at his/her discretion, adjust the lesson plan to meet the needs of the class.

Lesson 1: Particles

  • Understanding Particles
  • Particle Playground
  • Particle World
  • Foam
  • Radio Waves
  • Using Particles for compound control layers

 

Lesson 2: Understanding 3D in After Effects

  • Adding Lights
  • Animating lights
  • Working with Shadows
  • Working with a Null Object
  • Working with Text in 3D
  • Nesting a 3D Composition
  • Creating a composite in 3D
  • Adding a camera
  • Animating the camera
  • Auto Orient

 

Lesson 3: Photoshop and After Effects

  • Using Vanishing Point
  • Using 3D objects
  • Editing stills for 3D
  • Adding dimension to stills

 

Lesson 4: Paint Effects

  • Stroke
  • Scribble
  • Write-on
  • Paint
  • Using paint with the Gradient Wipe

 

Lesson 5: Effects

  • Overview of the most commonly used effects in After Effects
  • Q and A