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After Effects Intermediate | Training Course

Take your existing motion graphics and animation skills to the next level.
Learn to master in-depth After Effects features on this Adobe Authorised course.

ADOBE AUTHORISED | SMALL COURSE SIZES | EXPERT TRAINING | LONDON LOCATION

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After Effects Intermediate | Training Course

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What will I learn?

  • Enhance workflow practices and project structure
  • Master Alpha Channels and their correct usage
  • Learn advanced techniques for effects, keyframes, and masks
  • Discover the power of text layers and motion tracking
  • Gain insights into 3D layers and integration with Adobe Premiere
  • Free digital course assets
  • Free post-course helpdesk support
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Learner Reviews

How good is the course?

  • Average Score 4.8 out of 5
  • Delicious lunch provided
  • Certificate of Achievement
  • 598 reviews

Day One

Project Settings in Detail

• Better workflow practices - structure

• Workflow for replacing and organising your assets

• Using Collect files for "Packaging"

The Info Palette

• Checking footage integrity

• Checking the Alpha Channel

• How Alpha Channels really work

• Avoiding basic Alpha mistakes

• Bit depth and colour spaces - 8,16 and 32 Bits per channel

Exploring Effects in Detail

• Using masks with effects - "compositing options"

• Better colour correction

• Combining effects with layers modes

• Better effect combination with effect transfer modes

• Some key under used effects

• Distortions and Warps

• Basic particle systems

Keyframes in Detail

• Keyframe Interpolation

• Spatial and Temporal Interpolation

• Controlling bezier path behaviour

The Graph Editor

• Two graphs in one - the Value and Velocity curves

• Controlling Speed with the graph editor

• Adjusting temporal Interpolation types for better control

Masks in Detail

• Tips for better mask control

• Creating a basic Rotoscope

• Rotoscoping - good and bad examples

• Refining edges

• Avoiding Rotoscoping where possible

• Mask Tracking

• Using Chroma keying to remove backgrounds

Text Layers in Detail

• Source text - a hidden gem

• Creating counters - source text with an expression

• Text animators in detail - advanced settings

Motion Tracking

• Following an object in a shot - basic position tracking

• How the tracker works

• Track settings for better results

• Tracker options

Day Two

Basic Expressions

• Wiggling and looping - getting better control

• Loop types

• Duplicating Wiggles - why and how

• Random "Seeds" - how they work and why it matters

• Linking properties with the "Pickwhip"

• Using Expression controls

• Using Expressions to create animations easily

• Creating automatic audio based animation

Shape Layers in Detail

• Adding more complex parameters to shape layers

• Converting Vector files to shape layers for better control

• Using Repeaters for shape generation and animation

Time Changes

• Time remapping

• Using correct Frame Blending settings

Render Settings in Detail

• Alpha output - avoiding problems with pre-multiplication

• File formats with greater bit depth

• Better use of Media encoder

• Compression settings - bit rates and how compressed files work

3D Layers in Detail

• Camera settings

• Depth of field

• 3D rendered choices

• Geometry options for extrusion

• Material options and reflections

• Lights Settings in detail

• Shadow problems solved

• Animated Camera problems and solutions

• Creating a Camera "Orbit Null"

• Creating complex camera animation easily

• The Collapse transformation button in 3D

Using After Effects with Adobe Premiere

• Dynamic link options

• Examples of typical workflows

The Link to Cinema 4D

• Cinema 4D Lite - how to access it

• Using Cinema 4D files within After Effects

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"Wolf was an amazing trainer. In two days I have been blown away with all things I have been able to pick up and can see advantageous applications for. Course was delivered in such and engaging and charismatic way that it made it so easy to focus on the knowledge being imparted. Can't praise him and what I learned enough. Great experience and I look forward to taking more courses in the future."
M&G PLC
6th December - After Effects CC : Intermediate

Latest Reviews



"Learned multiple ways to speed up after effects workflow which was exactly what I hoped to learn. The trainer was incredibly knowledgeable and used memorable examples and worked through the material at a good pace - could not fault the experience!"
Fuel Card Services
  • 5th October


"Wolf was so knowledgeable and helpful. Really great course - learnt so many hidden tips and tricks to take forward into my after effects work. Will reccomend this course to anyone! Thanks so much! :)"
Hampshire County Council
  • 11th September


"The Course really helped me improve my workflow and efficiency! It also helped me understand techniques which I have been desperate to learn and can instantly implement into my work. I Would recommend to anyone who wants to learn more about After Effects!"
Pinch Of Nom
  • 11th September