Adobe After Effects Level 1 (Basic)
What You'll Learn in Adobe After Effects Level 1 (Basic)
Course Length:
Learning Objectives
- Digital video basics in Adobe After Effects
- Using the After Effects Interface
- Media management
- Using layers in Adobe After Effects
- Using keyframes in Adobe After Effects
- Using text in Adobe After Effects
- Masking and alpha channels in Adobe After Effects
- Using effects in Adobe After Effects
- Introduction to 3D in After Effects
- Outputting in Adobe After Effects
Target Student
This course is designed for new users looking to develop introductory skills to produce motion graphics and visual effects for film, video, multimedia and the web.
Course Outline
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
Delivered by Our Trusted Partner Amananet
Adobe After Effects Level 1 (Basic)
Upcoming Classes
All Public classes are held onlinewith a live instructor
| Dates | Price | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| June 3-4, 2024 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM ET | $1,210.00 Online | |
| August 19-20, 2024 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM ET | $1,210.00 Online | |
| October 7-8, 2024 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM ET | $1,210.00 Online |
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