About this Course
After Effects CC Essential Training
This comprehensive course on After Effects CC is designed to provide essential training for both beginners and intermediate users. Through hands-on tutorials and real-world examples, participants will gain proficiency in using Adobe After Effects CC, a leading software for motion graphics, visual effects, and compositing.
Course Outline:
- Introduction to After Effects CC
- Overview of the interface
- Understanding compositions and layers
- Importing and organizing assets
- Creating Animations
- Keyframing and animation principles
- Animating text and shapes
- Using the graph editor for smooth animations
- Working with Effects
- Applying and customizing effects
- Understanding blending modes
- Using adjustment layers
- Green Screen and Compositing
- Chroma keying techniques
- Layer blending for realistic composites
- Masking and rotoscoping
- 3D Animation and Camera Tracking
- Creating 3D layers and animations
- Camera tracking and integration
- Depth of field and lighting
- Advanced Motion Graphics
- Working with expressions
- Creating dynamic transitions
- Animating with shape layers
- Rendering and Exporting
- Optimizing projects for rendering
- Exporting in different formats
- Understanding rendering settings
Recommended Resources:
- Adobe After Effects CC User Guide
- Video Copilot Tutorials
- School of Motion - Animation Training
- Lynda.com - After Effects 2022 Essential Training
This course is designed to equip participants with the skills and knowledge needed to create professional-quality motion graphics and visual effects using Adobe After Effects CC. Whether you are new to After Effects or looking to enhance your existing skills, this training will empower you to bring your creative visions to life.
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For detailed information about our After Effects CC Essential Training course, including what you’ll learn and course objectives, please visit the "About This Course" section on this page.
The course is online, but you can select Networking Events at enrollment to meet people in person. This feature may not always be available.
The course doesn't have a fixed duration. It has 21 questions, and each question takes about 5 to 30 minutes to answer. You’ll receive your certificate once you’ve answered most of the questions. Learn more here.
The course is always available, so you can start at any time that works for you!
We partner with various organizations to curate and select the best networking events, webinars, and instructor Q&A sessions throughout the year. You’ll receive more information about these opportunities when you enroll. This feature may not always be available.
You will receive a Certificate of Excellence when you score 75% or higher in the course, showing that you have learned about the course.
An Honorary Certificate allows you to receive a Certificate of Commitment right after enrolling, even if you haven’t finished the course. It’s ideal for busy professionals who need certification quickly but plan to complete the course later.
The price is based on your enrollment duration and selected features. Discounts increase with more days and features. You can also choose from plans for bundled options.
Choose a duration that fits your schedule. You can enroll for up to 7 days at a time.
No, you won't. Once you earn your certificate, you retain access to it and the completed exercises for life, even after your subscription expires. However, to take new exercises, you'll need to re-enroll if your subscription has run out.
To verify a certificate, visit the Verify Certificate page on our website and enter the 12-digit certificate ID. You can then confirm the authenticity of the certificate and review details such as the enrollment date, completed exercises, and their corresponding levels and scores.
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