After Effects Training Schedule

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9:00 AM–4:00 PM

Phoenix, AZ
1221 E. Osborn Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85014

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10:00 AM–5:00 PM Central Time

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Phoenix, AZ
1221 E. Osborn Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85014

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9:00 AM–4:00 PM

Austin, TX
9811 South IH-35, Building 5 - Unit 100

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9:00 AM–4:00 PM Central Time

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Zoom Online Training Room

$1,295.00 Register

9:00 AM–4:00 PM

Phoenix, AZ
1221 E. Osborn Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85014

$1,295.00 Register

10:00 AM–5:00 PM Central Time

Online Instructor-Led
Zoom Online Training Room

$1,295.00 Register

9:00 AM–4:00 PM

Austin, TX
9811 South IH-35, Building 5 - Unit 100

Sale til Oct 14 $1,295.00 $1,245.00 Register

9:00 AM–4:00 PM Central Time

Online Instructor-Led
Zoom Online Training Room

Sale til Oct 14 $1,295.00 $1,245.00 Register

9:00 AM–4:00 PM

Phoenix, AZ
1221 E. Osborn Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85014

Sale til Nov 11 $1,295.00 $1,245.00 Register

10:00 AM–5:00 PM Central Time

Online Instructor-Led
Zoom Online Training Room

Sale til Nov 11 $1,295.00 $1,245.00 Register

9:00 AM–4:00 PM

Austin, TX
9811 South IH-35, Building 5 - Unit 100

Sale til Nov 25 $1,295.00 $1,245.00 Register

9:00 AM–4:00 PM Central Time

Online Instructor-Led
Zoom Online Training Room

Sale til Nov 25 $1,295.00 $1,245.00 Register

Overview

Attend our three-day introductory After Effects training to learn fundamental and advanced techniques. Covering animation, compositing, visual effects, 3D rendering, and scripting, this course will give you the skills to create professional projects with After Effects.

In this After Effects class, you will learn how to create rich compositions using various file types such as video, Photoshop, and Illustrator. You will also learn about advanced text effects, video blending, keying effects, and track mattes. The course will start with the fundamentals of After Effects and progress to more advanced animation techniques. 

Your instructor will teach you about nesting, creating precomps, motion tracking, and other techniques to streamline video post-production. You will also learn about common pitfalls and best practices to create professional-grade motion graphics and video effects that will be properly viewed by your audiences. 

Some of the projects you will work on in this class include topics such as motion graphics, kinetic typography, cinemagraphs, and motion tracking. By the end of this Adobe After Effects class, you will have a strong understanding of After Effects and how to use it to create impressive motion graphics and video effects.

Outline

  • Get comfortable with the interface and workspaces
  • Learn After Effects workflows
  • Create After Effect Compositions to match your project needs
  • Integrate a video, audio, images, layered Photoshop, and Illustrator files
  • Manipulate transformation properties, blend modes, keyframes, and ease transitions of objects in the timeline
  • Become familiar with animating techniques
  • Parent objects together to share transformation properties and animation
  • Learn the difference between layer masks and track mattes
  • Get introduced to the fundamentals of tracking
  • Utilize effects for the keying of footage
  • Create lower third graphics, animate, and composite
  • Learn Adobe Media Encoder to render

If you need additional information regarding the course syllabus, please Contact Us.

For additional courses, including a full AE Bootcamp visit our Adobe Training catalog.

Materials

Along with this training, you will receive:

  • Student courseware and class projects
  • Adobe After Effects Course Certificate
  • Conversion tools bookmark

This training can also assist with the preparation of Adobe certification exams, including the Adobe Certified Professional credential.

Browse our other After Effects classes

Prerequisites

  • Basic Computer Skills on Windows or Mac
course-level Level 1 Foundation

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need previous After Effects experience?

No. The course is designed for beginners, but experienced users can also benefit from the depth of content, advanced techniques, efficient workflows, and professional best practices covered during training.

What do I need for After Effects Essentials?

For in-person classes, Lumenbrite provides a workstation with After Effects installed. For Online Live classes, you'll need your own computer with After Effects installed and a reliable internet connection. A headset is required, and Lumenbrite can provide one upon request.

How do I choose between After Effects Essentials and Bootcamp?

Most people are best served by Bootcamp. It covers everything in Essentials, then adds two more days of intermediate-to-advanced skills — so you get the fundamentals plus the deeper techniques most professionals actually need. Choose Essentials if you only want the core basics; choose Bootcamp if you want the complete, job-ready skill set.

What version of After Effects does Lumenbrite teach?

The course covers the current release of Adobe After Effects, including relevant current features and updates.

Does Lumenbrite offer 360° or VR training for After Effects?

Yes. Lumenbrite offers specialized 360° and VR training for professionals working with immersive video and motion graphics. This training is typically customized for organizations and delivered as private group training. Explore our Additional Courses to learn more.

Have other questions?

Send us an email via: support@lumenbrite.com

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