After Effects: Getting started
Create and manipulate motion graphics, visual effects and more.
Course overview
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.
Tuition fees per individual: £125*
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Course details
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.
Susannah Travis - Course Lead
Susannah is the Digital Skills Team Lead, delivering a range of courses. With over a decade of experience in teaching Adobe and Microsoft applications, she specialises in both individual training and tailored group sessions. Her aim is to enable students to achieve a high level of digital literacy, enhancing their work and everyday lives.
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