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Learn to use this comprehensive software tool to efficiently produce motion graphics and visual effects for film, video, multimedia, and the Web. This is the entry-level After Effects course and it will get you started using Adobe After Effects powerful tools for creating a wide range of visual and audio effects. Our classes are led by experienced motion graphics professionals who have backgrounds with broadcast, film, and online media production.

Course Overview

Digital Video basics in Adobe After Effects

Analog versus digital
Frame rate and resolution
Storage space and system requirements
Defining motion Graphics

Using the After Effects Interface

Creating a project
Understanding the After Effects panel system
Organizing the Project Window
Understanding the Composition Window
Working in the Timeline Window
RAM Preview vs. Standard Preview

Media Management

Importing media files
Importing Photoshop and Illustrator files
Previewing footage
Previewing stills and video
Previewing audio
Trimming a video clip
Using the Interpret Footage dialog box
Looping an audio or video file

Using Layers in Adobe After Effects

Layer basics
Layer options
Creating a layer solid
Understanding the layer switches
Time stretch and frame blending
Nesting compositions/layers using precomps

Using keyframes in Adobe After Effects

Animation of layer properties using keyframes
Using layer parenting to ease repetition
Understanding motion paths
Working with layer blending
Controlling the speed of animations
Easing principles

Using text in Adobe After Effects

Creating text
Character palette
Paragraph palette
Animating text with keyframes
Animating text using presets
Using Bridge with After Effects

Masking and alpha channels in Adobe After Effects

Masking
Animating masks
Working with alpha channels
Track matte

Using Effects in Adobe After Effects

Effect basics
Animating effects

Introduction to 3D in After Effects

Exploring the 3D capabilities and limitations of After Effects
Creating 3D layers
Using multiple viewports
Understanding 3D Transform properties
Animating 3D layers
Creating and using lights

Outputting in Adobe After Effects

Rendering from a composition to various formats
Understanding the Render Queue
Adjusting render settings
Duplicating jobs in the Render Queue
Creating render templates
Exporting a project file
Rendering an individual frame

Adobe After Effects Introduction Virtual Classroom Live July 15, 2024

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