Adobe After Effects: Complete Course

The Adobe After Effects: Complete Course is designed to provide participants with comprehensive knowledge and practical skills in using Adobe After Effects, a leading software for motion graphics, visual effects, and compositing. Whether you are a beginner or have some experience with the software, this course will take you from the basics to advanced techniques, empowering you to create professional-quality animations and special effects.

What you’ll learn?

Module 1: Introduction to Adobe After Effects

1. - Overview of After Effects interface and workflow
2. - Importing and organizing project files
3. - Understanding composition settings and project settings
4. - Navigating the timeline and layers

Module 2: Animation Basics

1. - Keyframe animation and interpolation
2. - Animating properties and effects
3. - Understanding motion paths and graph editors
4. - Creating text animations and titles

Module 3: Working with Layers and Effects

1. - Manipulating layers and layer properties
2. - Applying and customizing effects
3. - Using adjustment layers and masks
4. - Working with shape layers and vector graphics

Module 4: Advanced Animation Techniques

1. - Puppet tools for character animation
2. - Exploring expressions and scripting
3. - Time remapping and time-based effects
4. - Using the graph editor for advanced control

Module 5: Visual Effects and Compositing

1. - Green screen keying and chroma key effects
2. - Tracking and stabilizing footage
3. - Adding and integrating 3D elements
4. - Compositing techniques and layer blending modes

Module 6: Motion Tracking and Rotoscoping

1. - Tracking motion with the 2D and 3D camera tracker
2. - Rotoscoping techniques for precise masking
3. - Applying and refining motion tracking data
4. - Working with 3D camera movements

Module 7: Creating Advanced Visual Effects

1. - Particle systems and simulations
2. - Creating realistic fire, smoke, and water effects
3. - Using the built-in 3D renderer and plugins
4. - Advanced techniques for visual effects compositing

Module 8: Integrating After Effects with other Adobe Creative Cloud Apps

1. - Dynamic Link with Premiere Pro and Photoshop
2. - Using After Effects with Illustrator and Audition
3. - Collaborative workflows and sharing projects
4. - Outputting and rendering your final projects

Module 9: Project-based Exercises and Creative Workflows

1. - Applying the learned techniques to real-world scenarios
2. - Creating motion graphics and title sequences
3. - Designing animated infographics
4. - Developing a personal or portfolio project

Module 10: Final Project and Portfolio Showcase

1. - Creating a final project to demonstrate skills and creativity
2. - Refining and polishing the final project
3. - Showcasing the project in a portfolio or reel format
4. - Tips for launching a career in motion graphics and visual effects

By the end of this Adobe After Effects: Complete Course, participants will have gained a strong foundation in using the software and will be equipped with the skills to create impressive animations, visual effects, and motion graphics. Whether you aspire to work in the film and television industry, create online content, or enhance your design skills, this course will provide you with the tools and knowledge needed to bring your ideas to life.