# Video Editing & Motion Graphics Certificate Canonical URL: ## Overview Learn video editing with Adobe Premiere Pro and motion graphics and animation with After Effects. See how the apps work together and follow the workflow from concept to fully edited video. You will work on projects to learn the software alongside the creative techniques and concepts for editing videos. - **Edit Video and Audio for Professional Projects:** Learn to edit videos in Adobe Premiere Pro, including adding music, voiceovers, and dialogue. Adjust clip timing, speed, and color for precise control while learning to clean up audio, mix tracks, and add sound effects to enhance your video projects. - **Create Motion Graphics and Visual Effects:** Bring your visuals to life with Adobe After Effects by animating text, graphics, and layered Photoshop or Illustrator files. Tackle advanced techniques like greenscreen removal and motion tracking. - **Advanced Techniques in Compositing and Animation:** Elevate your skills by working with 3D layers, cameras, and lights in After Effects. Create seamless effects through compositing, tracking, and keying, and apply time remapping and other advanced techniques for professional-quality video production. - **Industry Skills and Creative Development:** Expand your understanding of video editing and motion graphics concepts while learning industry trends and best practices. Work on real-world projects and gain practical experience, preparing you for the demands of the video and motion graphics industry. ## What you'll learn - Use foundational video editing and motion graphics principles to create interesting and dynamic videos - Learn video editing concepts, workflows, and best practices - Master animation and motion graphics concepts, workflows, and best practices - Create and edit videos with Adobe Premiere Pro - Animate titles and graphics with Adobe After Effects - Clean up, mix, and work with audio - Create unique videos to build your demo reel (portfolio) ## Curriculum 1. **Premiere Pro Bootcamp** 2. **Premiere Pro Advanced** 3. **After Effects Bootcamp** 4. **After Effects Advanced** 5. **After Effects Compositing, Tracking, & Keying** 6. **Motion Graphics & Video Editing Portfolio Development** 7. **Video Editing & Motion Graphics Capstone Project (Self-Paced)** 8. **Adobe Photoshop Bootcamp** 9. **AI for Video & Motion Graphics** **Skills covered:** Video Editing Principles, Motion Graphics Principles, Video Editing Demo Reels, Motion Graphics Demo Reels, Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Portfolio, Timeline Editing Techniques ## Instructors ### Jerron Smith — Program Director & Senior Instructor Jerron has more than 25 years of experience working with graphics and video and expert-level certifications in Adobe After Effects, Premiere Pro, Photoshop, and Illustrator along with an extensive knowledge of other animation programs like Cinema 4D, Adobe Animate, and 3DS Max. He has authored multiple books and video training series on computer graphics software, such as After Effects, Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Flash (back when it was a thing). He has taught at the college level for over 20 years at schools such as NYCCT (New York City College of Technology), NYIT (The New York Institute of Technology), and FIT (The Fashion Institute of Technology). ## FAQ ### Is there mandatory work outside of the classroom? Students are required to complete class projects outside of class hours for the Video Editing Bootcamp and Motion Graphics Bootcamp classes. Students are not required to complete any work outside of class for the Premiere Pro or After Effects Bootcamps . Additionally, students are encouraged to practice the skills learned in class and develop a demo reel (portfolio) of work. ### How many students are in a class? Noble’s typical class ranges from 8–12 students, but we accept up to 20 students. ### How does the custom schedule work and what is the recommended class order? We have scheduled the certificate classes in various tracks (day, night, or weekend) for your convenience, but you can customize your schedule. When creating a custom schedule, you’ll be able to choose between the various available dates for each class in the certificate program. If you can’t make a particular class, you can choose a different scheduled instance that works better for you. Please keep the following in mind when scheduling: We highly recommend taking Premiere Pro before After Effects . You must take the After Effects Bootcamp before After Effects Advanced . You must take Premiere Pro before taking the Video Editing Bootcamp class (because you’ll be using those apps as you work on projects for your demo reel). You must take Premiere Pro and After Effects before taking the Motion Graphics Bootcamp class (because you’ll be using those apps as you work on projects for your demo reel). ### I’m not great with either Photoshop or Illustrator but I really like motion graphics. What should I do? That’s OK! But we do suggest that you take both the Photoshop in a Day and Illustrator in a Day courses before taking the courses in the Motion Graphics Certificate. The Photoshop and Illustrator in a Day courses are designed to get you comfortable with all the basics of both apps, in a short amount of time, and together provide a great foundation for the Motion Graphics Certificate. ### Does this course require any prior knowledge or experience? You must be comfortable using a computer. Recommendations: Basic knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator is helpful, but not required. If you’ve never used Photoshop, consider taking either our Photoshop in a Day or Photoshop Bootcamp class. If you’ve never used Illustrator, consider taking either our Illustrator in a Day or Illustrator Bootcamp class. Design skills are helpful, but not required. ### What computer do I need to run Premiere Pro and After Effects? After Effects and Premiere Pro will both run on either Mac or PC. Make sure your computer meets the minimum system requirements for Premiere Pro and After Effects ### Will I receive access to Adobe Creative Cloud software? Yes, students enrolled in this course will receive 4 months of access to Adobe Creative Cloud software. After registering, please email hello@nobledesktop.com for instructions. ### What kind of laptop is suitable for completing the work in this course? Any laptop with the below specifications would be suitable: macOS Monterey (or later) or Windows 11 Model from 2021 onward is preferred RAM: 16GB minimum; 32-64GB or higher preferred 13.6-inch (2560 x 1664) display or larger External monitor preferred ## Pricing **Tuition:** $4995 Payment options: Student financing available; see the current application terms, pay-as-you-go installments, and GI Bill accepted.