Introduction to After Effects: Motion Graphics & Animation (Full Online)

This class breaks down the essential aspects of video compositing and 2D animation using Adobe After Effects. After this class, students will be able to put together simple compositions, and apply the skills they have learned to create logo animations, motion graphics, and kinetic texts among others.

Method of teaching

This course provides live instructor-led lectures and discussions, student participation through shooting and editing assignments using Zoom, Google Classroom and After Effects CC.

UI OVERVIEW & BASIC ANIMATION

• Compositing
• Generating Assets
• Composition settings
• Understanding the Interface
• Layer Properties
• Keyframing

WORKING WITH LAYERS & FINE-TUNING ANIMATION

• Working with Layers
• Fine tuning your animation
• Generating Layers in AE
• Using Masks

COMMERCIAL APPLICATION

• Delivery
• Presentation

Prerequisite:

To understand the concept of video compositing and 2D animation, participants are expected to have a working knowledge or have taken Basic Adobe Illustrator or Basic Adobe Photoshop. Knowledge of Adobe Premiere is a plus.

Requirements:

Students must also have the following: Zoom application, Gmail account (for Google Classroom), After Effects CC, Adobe Illustrator or Photoshop and stable internet connection.

Benefits

1. Includes e-certificate of completion
2. Lifetime Free Refresher  (You may attend again the same course,  free of charge, on a space-available basis.)
3. Alumni discount
4. Enroll in our L2C (Learning to Certification) programs and get a globally recognized certificate. This course is part of:

• • Adobe Certified Professional (ACP) Digital Video: Foundations of Video Design & Production certificate program