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Adobe After Effects Introduction Masterclass
Course
In London ()
Description
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Type
Workshop
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Level
Beginner
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Class hours
8h
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Duration
5 Days
Go from being a novice to mastering the advanced tasks in the leading special-effects program. Join us as we show you how to take charge and become an After Effects power user. Create advanced animations, work with 3D, and much more as you learn how to add sparkle to your visuals.
We will guide you on everything from getting started by creating simple animations all the way up to writing advanced expressions and controlling 3D lighting. With our help, you will become confident in using the program's advanced features to apply special effects and produce motion graphics that truly stand out.
About this course
Our goals are for you to be able to apply a wide range of visual effects, to understand both basic and advanced features of After Effects, and to become a confident power user.
This course is intended for anyone new to the field of video and motion graphics who wants to learn about applying special effects.
Ahead of taking this course the trainee must have basic PC or Mac skills, including a fundamental understanding of a computer's operating system, how to launch an application and create and save files, as well as how to copy files from CDs and other media.
Please go to and head to the After Effects 5 Day Masterclass page where you will find a "book this course" link to complete.
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Subjects
- After Effects training
- Animation
- Lighting
- Rendering
- 3d training
- Adobe After Effects
- Graphics
- Adobe
- 3D
- Writing
- Effects
- Text
- After Effects
- Colour
- Layers
- Masks
- Dobe After Effects CC
- Keyframe
- Mattes
Teachers and trainers (1)
Course programme
This 5-day Masterclass course helps you learn about the tools and features available for power users of Adobe After Effects CC. We will show you how this industry-leading program takes visual effects and motion graphics to a new level. You will use the program's powerful tools to add a slick, professional look to all your movie projects. Together, we will study the After Effects environment and give you the abilities you need to become a special-effects expert. Our tips are sure to enhance the quality and creativity of your visual output.
Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:
- Navigate the After Effects environment
- Understand keyframe manipulation and interpolation
- Work with layers, masks, and mattes
- Apply special effects
- Add titles and text
- Use colour effectively
- Write expressions and use expression controllers
- Create advanced animations
- Move cameras and lighting in 3D
- Track motion
- Warp and re-map time
- Export your files
The following is a general outline. The range of topics covered during your training is dependent upon student level, time available and preferences of your course booking.
User Interface and Animation- What is a project file and what is in it?
- Tools and Panels: how to navigate around the application,
- Workspaces: selecting, saving, setting,
- Transform properties of layers
- Keyframing: making element move,
- Importing Photoshop and Illustrator files,
- In depth Keyframe manipulation and interpolation
- Graph Editor,
- Motion Sketch/Smoother,
- Auto-Orient/Motion
- Blur, Roving
- Keyframes,
- Anchor Point/Pan Behind Tool,
- Panning a large graphic: technique,
- Hold Keyframes,
- Trim-move-stack-split (keyboard shortcuts)
- Quality, SlipTool,
- Sequence Layers,
- Solo Switches,
- Looping Footage,
- Image Sequences,
- Frame Rate vs. Time Stretch,
- Blending Modes,
- Effects and Solids with Blending Modes,
- Effects and Presets Panel: animation presets,
- Adjustment layers,
- Masks
- Shape, feather, expansion,
- Masking with the Pen Tool:
- Bezier curves,
- Mask Shape Interpolation,
- Mask modes,
- Mattes and Stencils,
- Mask shapes
- Simple Rules of Titling
- Basic Text,
- Text Animators/Range Selectors,
- Randomizing,
- Applying and Saving Text Animation presets,
- Per character animators,
- Precomps
- Editing Precomps,
- Locking panels, Render Order
- How After Effects put it all together
- Render Queue
- Export As
- Same Frame As
- PrerenderKeyframes
- Different types of Keyframe
- Velocity
- Keyframe shortcuts
- Keyframe graph editor
- All About Alphas
- Working with Photoshop
- Dots, Pixels and Inches
- Working with Illustrator
- Plugging in Type
- Particle Playground
- Production Bundle Effects Round-Up
- Compound Effects
- Additional Assistants
- Motion Fun
- Express Yourself
- Animation and behaviour presets
- Using Keylight
- Time Remapping
- Time Games
- On Stable Ground
- Motion Tracking
- Time warp
- Writing a simple expression
- Linking expressions to motion track
- Cameras
- Lights
- 3D Layers
- Integration 101
- Integration with Nonlinear Editing Systems
- Video Issues
- Playing the Field
- 3:2 Pulldown
- Luminance and IRE Issues
- Working with D1/DV NTSC
- Working with Widescreen
- Pre-rendering and Proxies
- Advanced Rendering-Render Farm Concept
- What’s Your Preference?
- The Secret Preferences
Additional information
All computers for your use with choice of Windows or Mac systems
Small class size (limited to a maximum of 4-8 attendees on all sessions)
Quality reference manual for post course reference to take away with you
6 months post course support to assist you where needed
Official Authorised Certificate for your successful completion of the course
Lunch To give you the most flexible options for lunch we provide lunch vouchers which can be redeemed locally at a number of popular eateries including Pret A Manger, EAT, Starbucks, Tesco, Sainsburys, Boots and Gregs
Refreshments to keep you on top form are available for you throughout the course with a full range of teas, coffees and biscuits
Pads and pens
Adobe After Effects Introduction Masterclass