
After Effects Level 2 in NYC: Course Summary
In this level 2 After Effects course, you’ll learn to create advanced text animations and transitions between layouts. You’ll work through several hands-on projects with graphics, audio, video, and more together. We’ll also cover the processes of a motion graphics designer from design to delivery.
You’ll learn more advanced techniques like scripting, looping, mattes and masks, green screen removal, animating UI’s, and much more.
Prerequisite: Students should be comfortable with the basics of After Effects.
A computer and the appropriate software are provided for classes in our classroom location.
This course is delivered in partnership with Noble Desktop, a leading design school in NYC with over three decades of experience.
COVID-19 Note: All New York classes will be held live online until June 30, 2020. Participants can retake the course in-person within a year. Upon registration, we will assist with any required setup.
After Effects Level 2 in NYC Course Dates
All classes are led by a live instructor. Class times listed are Eastern time.
After Effects Level 2 in NYC: Course Topics
Section 1
- Vacation Stripes: Title Sequence with Custom Eases
- Vacation Stripes: Working with Masks from Illustrator
- Vacation Stripes: Drawing Simple Masks in After Effects
Section 2
- Superman: Simple Character Animation Using Masks
- Superman: Guide Layers, Text Presets, & Reverse Parenting
- Superman: Shape Motion Paths & Audio
- Superman: More Transitions, Effects, & Camera Move
Section 3
- Text Animation: Masking Layers & Using Scripts
- Text Animation: Creating a Transition Between Layouts
- Text Animation: Rotating Layers in 3D
- Text Animation: Animating Text Character-by-Character
Section 4
- T-Mobile Commercial: Motion Tracking to Remove a Logo
- T-Mobile Commercial: Greenscreen Removal
Section 5
- T-Mobile Commercial: 4-Point Tracking in mocha AE
- T-Mobile Commercial: Rotoscoping
- T-Mobile Commercial: Animating the Exclamation Mark!
Section 6
- T-Mobile Commercial: Animating the Logo & Backgrounds
- T-Mobile Commercial: Wipe Transitions & Shape Layer Fun
- T-Mobile Commercial: Lower Thirds & Final Transitions
After Effects Level 2 in NYC: Course Prerequisites
Students should be comfortable with the basics of After Effects.
A computer and the After Effects software are provided for classes in our classroom location.
After Effects Level 2 in NYC: Course Materials
You will receive a copy of the comprehensive After Effects workbook created by the instructors. This book also serves as a resource for you after the class.