Adobe After Effects

Adobe After Effects

This Adobe After Effects Course is designed to teach students the essential tools and techniques for creating professional motion graphics, animations, and visual effects. Whether you are a beginner or an aspiring motion designer, this course provides a step-by-step approach to mastering After Effects, from basic animations to advanced VFX techniques.

Module 1: Introduction to After Effects

• Overview of After Effects Interface
• Understanding Compositions & Workspaces
• Importing Media (Images, Videos, Audio)
• Understanding Resolution, Frame Rate & Aspect Ratio
• Basic Tools & Navigation

Module 2: Working with Layers & Timeline

• Types of Layers (Text, Shape, Solid, Adjustment, Null)
• Layer Properties (Opacity, Position, Scale, Rotation, Anchor Point)
• Layer Parenting & Pre-Composition
• Working with Layer Modes & Blending Options

Module 3: Animations & Keyframes

• Understanding Keyframes & Interpolation
• Using the Graph Editor for Smoother Animation
• Motion Paths & Easing Techniques
• Animating Position, Scale, Rotation & Opacity
• Advanced Keyframing Techniques

Module 4: Text & Typography Animation

• Creating & Formatting Text Layers
• Text Animation Presets & Custom Animation
• Kinetic Typography Basics
• Using Text Animators & Expressions

Module 5: Shape Layers & Masks

• Creating & Animating Shapes
• Using Pen Tool for Custom Shapes & Masks
• Masking Techniques for Effects
• Using Track Mattes & Alpha Mattes

Module 6: Effects & Presets

• Applying Built-in Effects
• Using Presets for Quick Animation
• Working with Blurs, Glows, and Distortions
• Green Screen (Chroma Key) & Rotoscoping Basics

Module 7: Motion Tracking & Stabilization

• Introduction to Motion Tracking
• Tracking Objects & Text with Keyframes
• Stabilizing Footage with Warp Stabilizer
• Advanced 3D Tracking with Camera Tracker

Module 8: 3D Layers & Camera Controls

• Understanding 3D Space in After Effects
• Adding & Animating a 3D Camera
• Working with Lights & Shadows
• Depth of Field & Camera Focus Techniques

Module 9: Expressions & Scripting Basics

• Introduction to Expressions (Auto-Animation)
• Wiggle, Time, Loop & Other Useful Expressions
• Creating Custom Expressions for Automation

Module 10: Rendering & Exporting

• Understanding Render Queue & Media Encoder
• Exporting High-Quality Video for Web & Social Media
• Codecs & Compression Techniques
• Best Practices for File Management