After Effects Adv

This course is for motion graphics designers making the final push to expert status.

The ultimate power-user course for Adobe After Effects.

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After Effects Adv

After Effects Adv

Take your motion graphics skills to the next level with our Advanced Adobe After Effects course. Learn techniques from an expert, including enhanced keyframing, graph editor control, overshoot effects, 3D layers, render order, and image stabilisation.

Master expressions for time control, solve common expression issues, and explore powerful tools like 3D camera tracking and Cinema 4D integration. This hands-on training is designed to supercharge your After Effects workflow, streamline project delivery, and boost your creative capabilities.

Perfect for experienced users ready to create professional, high-impact visual effects and motion graphics with speed and precision.

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Two Days

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10:00 - 16:30 GMT

  • Key Learning Points

  • icon Master keyframe interpolation
  • icon Use time remapping and expressions effectively
  • icon Explore advanced effects and 3D layers
  • icon Understand render order and image stabilization
  • icon Learn Cinema 4D integration

If attending an online course you must have a licensed copy of any software required and access to a suitable computer.

You'll need to have attended our After Effects Intro and Intermediate courses or have equivalent working knowledge before joining this class.

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Course leader is an Adobe Certified Expert

Course Dates Days Location Places RRP Discount You Pay
22-23rd Sep 25 Mon-Tue London Bridge Available £499.00 £70.00 £429.00 + VAT
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30th Jun - 1st Jul 25 Mon-Tue Online Available £499.00 £100.00 £399.00 + VAT
28-29th Aug 25 Thu-Fri Online Available £499.00 £70.00 £429.00 + VAT
20-21st Oct 25 Mon-Tue Online Available £499.00 £499.00 + VAT
19-20th Nov 25 Wed-Thu Online Available £499.00 £499.00 + VAT
15-16th Dec 25 Mon-Tue Online Available £499.00 £499.00 + VAT
12-13th Jan 26 Mon-Tue Online Available £499.00 £499.00 + VAT
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1-2nd Jun 26 Mon-Tue Online Available £499.00 £499.00 + VAT
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30th Jun - 1st Jul 25 (Mon-Tue)

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28-29th Aug 25 (Thu-Fri)

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Discount: £70.00

You Pay: £429.00 + VAT
22-23rd Sep 25 (Mon-Tue)

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Discount: £70.00

You Pay: £429.00 + VAT
20-21st Oct 25 (Mon-Tue)

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19-20th Nov 25 (Wed-Thu)

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15-16th Dec 25 (Mon-Tue)

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12-13th Jan 26 (Mon-Tue)

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9-10th Feb 26 (Mon-Tue)

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1-2nd Jun 26 (Mon-Tue)

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You Pay: £499.00 + VAT

Course Outline

1

Keyframing techniques

Keyframe interpolation

Understand spatial vs. temporal

Graph editor use to control keyframes

Creating Overshoot easily

2

Time remapping

Blocking areas with keyframes

Time remap within the graph editor

Frame blending

Time remap effects

Using expressions to control time flow

3

Expressions in detail

Most common expression problems

Creating simulations with simple maths

Linking properties in a more complex manner

Getting better control of the values

Using Variables

Dimensions - How many values?

The Linear expression

Global or Local controls

Creating complex expression setups

Distance checks and averages

Making out own Depth based effects

Creating speed based effects

Using expressions with 3D layers

Solving 2D and 3D layer problems

The toComp expression - an essential tool

4

Advanced Effect usage

Procedural textures

Better use of simulation effects

Fixing effect problems using expressions

Logo disintegrations

Custom particle effects

Footage analysis - what to look for

Using effects to detect errors and compression

Simulating Camera Aberrations from real cameras

Chromatic aberration and Specular bloom

5

3D Layers - advanced techniques

Creating a flexible camera set up

Better placement of layers in 3D space

Complex movement with the Orbit Null

3D space problems - frames of reference

Creating an environment

Resolution issues

3D or Camera aware effects

Particle systems in 3D

Advanced Layer placement - auto orientation to camera

6

Render order

Understanding how After Effects processes effects and layers

Solving the most common composition problems

Practical examples of render order problems and solutions

7

Image stabilisation

Understanding the Warp stabiliser effect

Checking for perspective distortion

8

3D Camera Tracking - 3D with real footage

Understanding the track data

Compositing layers into a real shot

Depth and scale issues

Effect usage in the 3D scene

Correct depth resolution with toComp

Creating a new background plate

Using the camera track for compositing

Using the track to help with Rotoscope areas

Exporting the camera for Cinema 4D integration

9

Creating a procedural custom logo animation using Expressions

Creating the logo in Adobe Illustrator

Import and setup

Creating the expressions to drive the animation with no keyframes

Random motion and rotation

Refining the animation

Building custom controls

Effects and overlays

Precomposing and then unfolding the 3D

10

Cinema4D integration

Creating assets in Cinema 4D and usage

2.5D vs Real 3D - understanding the difference

Compositing 3D elements into a camera track shot

11

Questions and answers

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