# After Effects Course Online (Self-Paced)

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## Overview

### Learn to create animated motion graphics

Discover the fundamentals of Adobe After Effects in this introductory course, designed to get you started creating compelling video content. Animate transform properties such as position and scale, and master text and shape animations to bring your projects to life.

This course introduces essential video concepts to help you understand the core principles of motion graphics animation. You'll explore transparency effects including blending modes and opacity animations, and learn how to apply and animate effects for professional-looking results.

Gain practical experience through hands-on, real-world projects and step-by-step exercises led by an experienced motion graphics instructor. By the end of this course, you'll have a solid foundation in After Effects and be ready to create animations, titles, and other dynamic visuals with confidence. Whether you're a complete beginner or looking to solidify your skills, this course provides the perfect starting point for a career in motion graphics animation.

## What you'll learn

- Learn to animate photos, text, and graphics
- Use timeless animation principles to create interesting and dynamic animations
- Understand the After Effects workflow
- Master position, scale, rotation, and opacity effects
- Utilize masks and track mattes to enhance videos with special effects
- Integrate files seamlessly by importing and animating Photoshop, Illustrator, and audio files
- Export professional videos using essential properties and expressions for high-quality output

## Curriculum

#### Introduction to After Effects

- Functionality and Uses of After Effects
- Video Basics (Dimentions, Framerate, Timecode, Etc.)

#### After Effects Workflow

- Importing Files
- Creating & Working with Compositions

#### Animating Transform Properties

- Position, Scale, Rotation, Etc.

#### Working with Opacity Effects

- Opacity, Transparency, & Blending Modes

#### Working with Images, Video, & Audio Files

- Looping & Animation

#### Working with Animating Effects

- Different Effects

#### Working with Masks & Track Mattes

- Understanding Masks
- Using Track Mattes

#### Understanding the Timeline

- Timing & Sequencing
- Working with Layer In & Out Points

#### Creating & Animating Text Layers

- Text Formatting
- Working with Text Animators

#### Working with Photoshop & Illustrator Files

- Importing & Using Files

#### Introduction to Expressions

- Using the LoopOut() Expression

#### Working with Essential Properties

- Using Essential Properties

#### Exporting Video Files

- Exporting from After Effects

## Pricing

**Tuition:** $975