After Effects Training Class

After Effects Training Class - Introduction

After Effects Training Class - Introduction: Course Summary

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 of our After Effects classes, and this two-day course 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.

After Effects Training Class - Introduction: Dates and Times

This After Effects training course is two full days in length, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. each day, with a one hour break for lunch mid-day.

After Effects Training Class - Introduction Course Dates

All classes in Boston, New York City, and Philadelphia start at 9:30 a.m. and end at 4:30 p.m.
and are led by a live instructor in the same classroom with you.
All online classes are led by a live instructor and run from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time.

Course Title	Course Dates	Course Location	Fee
After Effects Training Class - Introduction NYC	Mon, Mar 2 2020 to Tue, Mar 3 2020 American Graphics Institute	New York American Graphics Institute AGI Training New York 21 W 46th St. New York, NY 10036	2019-09-05 13:05:50 $795.00
After Effects Training Class - Introduction Online	Mon, Mar 9 2020 to Tue, Mar 10 2020 American Graphics Institute	Online Live instructor-led class online	2019-09-06 14:50:08 $795.00
After Effects Training Class - Introduction NYC	Mon, Apr 6 2020 to Tue, Apr 7 2020 American Graphics Institute	New York American Graphics Institute AGI Training New York 21 W 46th St. New York, NY 10036	2019-09-05 13:05:50 $795.00
After Effects Training Class - Introduction Philadelphia	Mon, Apr 6 2020 to Tue, Apr 7 2020 American Graphics Institute	Philadelphia American Graphics Institute AGI Training Philadelphia 101 West Elm St. Philadelphia - Conshohocken, PA 19428	2019-09-05 13:05:50 $795.00
After Effects Training Class - Introduction Boston	Mon, Apr 6 2020 to Tue, Apr 7 2020 American Graphics Institute	Boston American Graphics Institute AGI Training Boston 150 Presidential Way Boston - Woburn, MA 01801	2019-09-05 13:05:50 $795.00
After Effects Training Class - Introduction Online	Mon, Apr 13 2020 to Tue, Apr 14 2020 American Graphics Institute	Online Live instructor-led class online	2019-09-06 14:50:08 $795.00
After Effects Training Class - Introduction NYC	Mon, May 4 2020 to Tue, May 5 2020 American Graphics Institute	New York American Graphics Institute AGI Training New York 21 W 46th St. New York, NY 10036	2019-09-05 13:05:50 $795.00
After Effects Training Class - Introduction Philadelphia	Mon, May 4 2020 to Tue, May 5 2020 American Graphics Institute	Philadelphia American Graphics Institute AGI Training Philadelphia 101 West Elm St. Philadelphia - Conshohocken, PA 19428	2019-09-05 13:05:50 $795.00
After Effects Training Class - Introduction Boston	Mon, May 4 2020 to Tue, May 5 2020 American Graphics Institute	Boston American Graphics Institute AGI Training Boston 150 Presidential Way Boston - Woburn, MA 01801	2019-09-05 13:05:50 $795.00
After Effects Training Class - Introduction Online	Mon, May 11 2020 to Tue, May 12 2020 American Graphics Institute	Online Live instructor-led class online	2019-09-06 14:50:08 $795.00
After Effects Training Class - Introduction Boston	Mon, Jun 1 2020 to Tue, Jun 2 2020 American Graphics Institute	Boston American Graphics Institute AGI Training Boston 150 Presidential Way Boston - Woburn, MA 01801	2019-09-05 13:05:50 $795.00
After Effects Training Class - Introduction NYC	Mon, Jun 1 2020 to Tue, Jun 2 2020 American Graphics Institute	New York American Graphics Institute AGI Training New York 21 W 46th St. New York, NY 10036	2019-09-05 13:05:50 $795.00
After Effects Training Class - Introduction Philadelphia	Mon, Jun 1 2020 to Tue, Jun 2 2020 American Graphics Institute	Philadelphia American Graphics Institute AGI Training Philadelphia 101 West Elm St. Philadelphia - Conshohocken, PA 19428	2019-09-05 13:05:50 $795.00
After Effects Training Class - Introduction Online	Mon, Jun 8 2020 to Tue, Jun 9 2020 American Graphics Institute	Online Live instructor-led class online	2019-09-06 14:50:08 $795.00
After Effects Training Class - Introduction NYC	Wed, Jul 1 2020 to Thu, Jul 2 2020 American Graphics Institute	New York American Graphics Institute AGI Training New York 21 W 46th St. New York, NY 10036	2019-11-11 22:41:14 $795.00
After Effects Training Class - Introduction Philadelphia	Wed, Jul 1 2020 to Thu, Jul 2 2020 American Graphics Institute	Philadelphia American Graphics Institute AGI Training Philadelphia 101 West Elm St. Philadelphia - Conshohocken, PA 19428	2019-11-11 22:41:14 $795.00
After Effects Training Class - Introduction Boston	Wed, Jul 1 2020 to Thu, Jul 2 2020 American Graphics Institute	Boston American Graphics Institute AGI Training Boston 150 Presidential Way Boston - Woburn, MA 01801	2019-11-11 22:41:14 $795.00
After Effects Training Class - Introduction Online	Mon, Jul 6 2020 to Tue, Jul 7 2020 American Graphics Institute	Online Live instructor-led class online	2019-11-11 22:41:14 $795.00
After Effects Training Class - Introduction NYC	Mon, Aug 3 2020 to Tue, Aug 4 2020 American Graphics Institute	New York American Graphics Institute AGI Training New York 21 W 46th St. New York, NY 10036	2019-11-11 22:41:14 $795.00

After Effects Training Class - Introduction: Course Topics

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

The introductory After Effects training course includes a copy the book developed by AGI instructors: After Effects Digital Classroom, published by AGI and Wiley provided in a digital book format.

After Effects Training Class Prerequisites

We recommend that you have the Adobe After Effects software before starting the class. You can purchase the software, subscribe to the Creative Cloud, or obtain a trial version of it at from the Adobe website.

After Effects Training Course - Introduction: Materials

You receive a copy of the best-selling Adobe After Effects Digital Classroom book, written by our instructors, provided in a digital format. Our team of instructors has created many official training guides and books for Adobe Systems, and you have an opportunity to learn from the authors, contributors, and editors to this well-respected After Effects training guide. Our After Effects tutorials provide examples of some of the training materials created by our team of instructors.