From Beginner to Master: After Effects

This introductory course in Adobe After Effects is designed to provide beginners with a solid foundation in the software, guiding them through essential tools, techniques, and workflows for creating motion graphics and visual effects. 

By the end of the course, participants will have a clear understanding of the After Effects interface, key concepts of animation, and basic video compositing. They will be able to create simple animations, apply presets, and export their work to various platforms.  

Course details and outline 

You will learn to create simple animations, like moving text and basic shapes, apply presets and work with layers. You’ll also know how to keyframe animations, add text, and export projects for various platforms.  

Session One   

• What is After Effects?  

• Getting started, creating Compositions in After Effects  

• Importing assets: Video and Images  

• Creating text and solid layers  

• Animation Pre-sets  

• Exporting  

Session Two  

• Colour & Creating shapes  

•  Animation from the start  

• Useful & important keyboard shortcuts  

• Other types of animation in the layer  

• Introduction to Masks & 3D layers  

• Creating & animating Light Layers 

Eligibility or prerequisites 

We require to be confident in using a computer with some Adobe application experience.

This course offers a fantastic opportunity to elevate your animation skills and enhance your creative projects. 

Designed for those who already have a knowledge of After Effects, this course teaches you how to create animations using the brush tool for effects and masks for precise designs. You’ll gain valuable skills with the puppet tool to create fluid character movements and explore 3D camera techniques to add depth to your animations. This course equips you with practical knowledge to produce visually appealing animations.  

Course details and outline 

You will attain the skills to create animations that capture attention. Learn to design effective motion graphics and refine character animations. Understand how to use 3D camera layers to add depth to your projects.  

Session One   

• Animated painting with the brush tool   

• Animating with masks as shapes using the pen tool.  

• Learning about anchor points   

• Keying (Green screen)   

• Colour Correction & Grading  

• Adjustment layer  

• Puppet tool  

• More detail of puppet tool  

• More effects 

Session Two  

• 3D Camera Layer  

• Tracking camera   

• Camera and null objects  

• Editing video layers  

• Guides - Grid – Preferences  

• Time  

Eligibility or prerequisites 

We require the completion of a short questionnaire. This assessment will help ensure the course content is appropriate for your skill level and learning goals . 

Overview

This course offers a fantastic opportunity to elevate your animation skills and enhance your creative projects.

Designed for those who already have a knowledge of After Effects, this course teaches you how to create animations using the brush tool for effects and masks for precise designs. You’ll gain valuable skills with the puppet tool to create fluid character movements and explore 3D camera techniques to add depth to your animations. This course equips you with practical knowledge to produce visually appealing animations. 

Course details and outline

You will attain the skills to create animations that capture attention. Learn to design effective motion graphics and refine character animations. Understand how to use 3D camera layers to add depth to your projects. 

​​Session One  

• Animated painting with the brush tool  
• ​Animating with masks as shapes using the pen tool. 
• Learning about anchor points  
• Keying (Green screen)  
• Colour Correction & Grading 
• Adjustment layer 
• Puppet tool 
• More detail of puppet tool 
• More effects

​Session Two 

• 3D Camera Layer 
• Tracking camera  
• Camera and null objects 
• Editing video layers 
• Guides - Grid – Preferences 
• Time​

Eligibility or prerequisites

​We require the completion of a short questionnaire. This assessment will help ensure the course content is appropriate for your skill level and learning goals​.