Introduction to After Effects

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  • Type

    Course

  • Level

    Intermediate

  • Methodology

    Online

  • Class hours

    1h

  • Duration

    Flexible

  • Start date

    Different dates available

The Introduction to After Effects course is a beginner-friendly programme designed to teach learners the essentials of Adobe After Effects, the leading software for motion graphics, animation, and visual effects. This course equips learners with the foundational skills to create professional-quality video projects, dynamic text animations, and engaging visual content.

Learners will explore the After Effects workspace, layering system, keyframing, basic animation principles, masks, transitions, and essential visual effects. The course also covers importing and exporting video assets, working with audio, and applying simple effects to enhance your projects.

Ideal for aspiring video editors, graphic designers, content creators, and digital marketers, Introduction to After Effects enables learners to bring creative ideas to life through motion graphics and post-production techniques. Completing this course provides a strong foundation for more advanced animation, compositing, and multimedia projects, helping learners enhance their portfolios and gain confidence in digital video production.

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Navigate the After Effects interface with confidence
Create and manage compositions, layers, and keyframes
Apply basic motion graphics and text animations
Use masks and simple visual effects effectively
Import and export video and audio assets
Enhance projects with transitions and effects
Build a foundation for advanced video editing and animation

The course is ideal for beginners, graphic designers, video editors, content creators, and marketing professionals looking to create animated videos or enhance visual storytelling.

It suits learners with little or no prior experience in After Effects or motion graphics. Students, creative professionals, and aspiring animators will benefit from the practical skills taught, enabling them to produce professional-looking video content. By completing this course, learners develop the confidence and technical abilities to create engaging videos, improve digital portfolios, and progress towards more advanced motion graphics and visual effects roles.

There are no formal entry requirements. The course is suitable for learners aged 16 and above. Basic computer literacy, familiarity with video editing concepts, and good English proficiency are recommended but not essential. Step-by-step guidance ensures learners understand core After Effects tools and can apply them effectively to produce professional-quality animations and video projects.

The Introduction to After Effects course is a beginner-friendly programme designed to teach learners the essentials of Adobe After Effects, the leading software for motion graphics, animation, and visual effects. This course equips learners with the foundational skills to create professional-quality video projects, dynamic text animations, and engaging visual content.

Learners will explore the After Effects workspace, layering system, keyframing, basic animation principles, masks, transitions, and essential visual effects. The course also covers importing and exporting video assets, working with audio, and applying simple effects to enhance your projects.

Ideal for aspiring video editors, graphic designers, content creators, and digital marketers, Introduction to After Effects enables learners to bring creative ideas to life through motion graphics and post-production techniques. Completing this course provides a strong foundation for more advanced animation, compositing, and multimedia projects, helping learners enhance their portfolios and gain confidence in digital video production.

This course offers flexible, self-paced online learning, allowing learners to study at their own convenience. Expert-designed modules focus on essential, career-relevant After Effects skills.

Learners gain practical experience creating animations, visual effects, and dynamic motion graphics. Completing this course enhances professional portfolios, strengthens employability in video editing and content creation, and provides foundational skills for advanced multimedia projects. The structured approach ensures learners can immediately apply techniques to real-world video projects.

Yes. It introduces After Effects concepts step by step, making it accessible to beginners with no prior experience.

Learners gain skills in motion graphics, animation, and visual effects, enhancing portfolios and career prospects in video production, digital marketing, and content creation.

The course is fully online and self-paced, allowing learners to access materials anytime, from any device, and progress at their own pace.

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Subjects

  • After Effects training
  • Animation
  • Production
  • Adobe After Effects
  • Graphics

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  • Introduction to After Effects
  • Module 01: Introduction
  • Module 02: Class Project
  • Module 03: Tools and Workspace
  • Module 04: Getting to know shape and pen tool
  • Module 05: Creating the Rocket
  • Module 06: Coloring the Rocket
  • Module 07: Animating the Rocket
  • Module 08: Animating the Wings
  • Module 09: Animating the Fire
  • Module 10: Finishing the Rocket Animation

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Introduction to After Effects

Special Emagister price

£ 10 £ 425 VAT inc.