Course Description
Unleash Your Creative Potential with Adobe After Effects: From Basics to Brilliance
In today's dynamic digital era, where compelling visuals reign supreme, Adobe After Effects stands out as the gold standard for video post-production and animation. It's not just a software; it's a canvas where imagination transforms into breathtaking visual narratives. This game-changer tool is revered by leading motion-graphics maestros, avant-garde website designers, and visionary visual effects artisans. Its unparalleled versatility makes it an indispensable asset in the arsenal of professionals shaping the landscape of digital films, DVDs, diverse video platforms, and the ever-evolving web.
Welcome to our comprehensive Adobe After Effects course - a masterclass designed to unlock your creative genius, whether you're a curious novice or a seasoned veteran. We understand the diverse tapestry of learners, and this course is tailored to cater to everyone. If you're just dipping your toes into the vast ocean of After Effects, we'll handhold you through its nuances. If you're here to sharpen your skills, prepare for a deep dive into its advanced treasures.
Here's a glimpse of the exhilarating journey ahead:
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Foundations First: Before creating masterpieces, we'll ground you in the program's core. Understand the art of creating projects, mastering compositions, and layering like a pro.
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Seamless Importing: Dive deep into the realms of importing varied footage - be it mesmerizing video sequences, captivating audio, or vivid still images.
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Spectacular Special Effects: Elevate your projects by exploring the treasure trove within the Effects menu. Every effect can transform a simple video into a visual spectacle.
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Animation Wonderland: Breathe life into shapes, objects, layers, and text. Learn the secrets of dynamic animation that captivates and resonates.
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Artistry with Shapes: Not just drawing shapes, but animating them into fluid motions that tell stories.
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Masking Mastery & Track Mattes: Learn the intricacies of creating, applying, and using masks and track mattes to enhance depth and dimension.
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3D Dynamics: Elevate your projects into the third dimension. This isn't just about graphics; it's about creating immersive experiences.
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Puppetry in Digital Age: Utilize puppet tools to design animated characters and effects that evoke emotions.
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Precision Techniques: Master the art of extracting and removing objects from layers with surgical precision.
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Export Excellence: Ensure your projects look impeccable everywhere by mastering the nuances of exporting to video.
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...And Beyond: This is just the tip of the iceberg. We've packed countless more insights, tips, and tricks to elevate your After Effects journey.
By the end of this immersive course, not only will you have a robust theoretical understanding, but you'll have practical experience crafting your very own movie. While having Adobe After Effects is advantageous for hands-on practice, it isn't a prerequisite. For those eager to implement their learnings real-time, a 30-day free trial of After Effects CC awaits you on Adobe's official website.
Embark on this transformative journey with us, and witness your creative visions come to life, frame by frame, effect by effect.
- Completely Online
- Self-Paced
- Printable Lessons
- Full HD Video
- 6 Months to Complete
- 24/7 Availability
- Start Anytime
- PC & Mac Compatible
- Android & iOS Friendly
- Accredited CEUs

Learning Outcomes
- Define the core functionalities of Adobe After Effects and demonstrate their application in creating dynamic visual effects and animations.
- Identify and apply new features in Adobe After Effects CC, such as Mercury Transmit and enhanced compositing options, to streamline workflows and enhance creative outputs.
- Identify and explain the role of layers and compositions in structuring and animating visual projects within After Effects.
- Recognize and demonstrate the process of creating a new project and importing footage in Adobe After Effects.
- Apply and customize text animation presets by adjusting keyframe properties to enhance storytelling dynamics in After Effects.
- Define and create point and paragraph text layers using the Horizontal Type Tool in After Effects.
- Apply animation techniques such as rotation, duplication, and effects like 'Pucker & Bloat' or 'Wiggly Paths' to transform static shapes into dynamic motion graphics.
- Define and manipulate basic and custom shape layers using drawing tools in Adobe After Effects, enhancing visual projects with varied shapes, colors, and gradients.
- Apply multi-dimensional transformations, including rotation, scaling, and opacity adjustments, to create dynamic and realistic animations in Adobe After Effects.
- Define and construct motion paths using keyframes in Adobe After Effects to animate objects with precision and creativity.
- Define the primary function of masks in Adobe After Effects as tools for controlling layer visibility and applying effects to specific areas.
- Demonstrate the technique of feathering mask edges to create a soft transition between masked and unmasked areas, enhancing visual composition.
- Demonstrate the ability to simulate realistic lighting effects in animations using adjustment layers and the Pen tool in Adobe After Effects.
- Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.
Assessment Guide
Assessment | Points |
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Why this Course? | 1 points |
Lesson 1 Exam | 10 points |
Lesson 2 Exam | 10 points |
Lesson 3 Exam | 10 points |
Lesson 4 Exam | 9 points |
Lesson 5 Exam | 10 points |
Lesson 6 Exam | 10 points |
Lesson 7 Exam | 10 points |
Lesson 8 Exam | 10 points |
Lesson 9 Exam | 10 points |
Lesson 10 Exam | 10 points |
Lesson 11 Exam | 10 points |
Lesson 12 Exam | 9 points |
The Final Exam | 60 points |