Master advanced motion graphics and visual effects in After Effects. Learn from experts and optimise your animation workflow for professional results.
2 day course 10am - 5pm Live Online or Classroom-based
What you will learn
- Understanding advanced After Effects features, including performance enhancements, native support for RED footage and seamless Adobe Illustrator integration.
- How to master advanced expressions, including looping, controlling time and working with variables for dynamic and automated animations.
- Exploring advanced 3D techniques such as camera tracking, extruding text and shapes and compositing multi-pass renders from 3D applications.
- Using Mocha AE to create precise tracking data, corner pin effects and masks for professional compositing workflows.
- Applying advanced effects like warping, morphing, displacement mapping and green screen techniques to create visually stunning compositions.
- How to generate complex visual effects with tools like Fractal Noise, Radio Waves, Lightning and Shatter for unique animations.
- Enhancing your projects with professional-grade colour correction and grading using Colour Finesse and advanced blending techniques.
- Mastering the skills to deliver high-quality motion graphics and visual effects that exceed client expectations.
- Learning advanced techniques to make you more efficient in handling complex projects while producing exceptional results.
This After Effects Advanced course includes
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Authorised Certificate
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Lifetime support after your course
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Course materials
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Live Instructor-led training
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Refreshments all day
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Latest Mac or PC ready to go
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Authorised Trainers
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Hands-on exercises
Course Dates
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| Fri 22 - Sat 23 May 2026 | Live Online |
£565
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| Mon 8 - Tue 9 Jun 2026 | London |
£565
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| Tue 23 - Wed 24 Jun 2026 | Live Online |
£565
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| Wed 8 - Thu 9 Jul 2026 | London |
£565
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| Thu 23 - Fri 24 Jul 2026 | Live Online |
£585
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| Mon 10 - Tue 11 Aug 2026 | London |
£585
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| Mon 24 - Tue 25 Aug 2026 | Live Online |
£585
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| Tue 8 - Wed 9 Sep 2026 | London |
£585
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| Wed 23 - Thu 24 Sep 2026 | Live Online |
£585
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| Thu 8 - Fri 9 Oct 2026 | London |
£585
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| Fri 23 - Sat 24 Oct 2026 | Live Online |
£585
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| Mon 9 - Tue 10 Nov 2026 | London |
£585
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| Mon 23 - Tue 24 Nov 2026 | Live Online |
£585
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| Tue 8 - Wed 9 Dec 2026 | London |
£585
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| Tue 22 - Wed 23 Dec 2026 | Live Online |
£585
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Course Outline for After Effects Advanced
Overview of features
- After Effects CC performance enhancements
- Native support for new codecs and cameras
- Native support for RED camera footage
- Adobe Illustrator integration
- Adobe Dynamic Link with Premier Pro
Advanced Expressions
- Expression controls
- Looping and controlling time
- Working with variables
- Controlling ranges
- Expressions library
Advanced 3D
- 3D Camera tracking
- Extruding text and shapes to 3D
- Linking and aligning 3D orientation
- Animating in 3D environments
- Compositing multi-pass renders from 3D applications
- Working with multiple alphas
- Using 3D channel effects
Using Mocha to create tracking and corner pin data in After Effects
- Using Mocha shapes
- Creating a Mocha mask
- Exporting Mocha tracks
Effects in Depth
- Distortion effects (Warping, Morphing)
- Using Masks with effects
- Working with Particles
- Compound effects (Compound Blur,Displacement Mapping)
- Advanced Green Screen techniques
Effect Generators
- Fractal Noise
- Radio Waves
- Lightning
- Shatter
- Snow
Effects for Colour Treatment and Correction
- Echo
- Glow
- Change to colour
- Colour correction and blending effects
- Miscellaneous effects
- Grading with Colour Finesse
Animation
- Advanced Character Rigging
- Dynamic Motion Graphic animation
- Animating contents of shape layers
- Constructing and animating a professional 3D scene
Practical Options
- Tutorials on the above topics will be provided but delegates will also be invited to bring along their own projects or footage to work on brainstorming and problem-solving sessions
FAQs about the After Effects Advanced course
Is this After Effects Advanced course suitable for me?
This course is designed for people who have experience in After Effects or have already attended one of our After Effects training courses or who would like to further their knowledge of best practice in the use of After Effects.
Should I attend the After Effects Advanced course in person or live online?
For in-person courses at our London training centre, you will receive a warm personal welcome, your choice of the latest Mac or PC and morning and afternoon refreshments. If you prefer to attend remotely, rest assured that you will be taught live by the same experts that deliver our in-person courses, covering the same training content, using the same exercises and materials. A second monitor is recommended but not essential.
How is the content taught throughout the After Effects Advanced course?
Our After Effects Advanced course is extremely interactive. You will be using After Effects throughout the day, working through examples and live projects under the guidance of our trainer, who will be supporting you through each step.
What support is available after I attend the After Effects Advanced course?
We offer ongoing support to our After Effects Advanced course attendees through email and by arrangement, phone calls. You are welcome to ask any questions on topics covered during training. Our trainer will always do their best to explain principles and help you with any issues you encounter.
How many people are likely to be in the class when I attend the After Effects Advanced course?
We have the smallest class sizes in the industry. On average there are 2 to 3 people on our After Effects Advanced public courses. When we are oversubscribed, rather than put more people on the same course, we open up a new course date, which ensures everyone has maximum interaction with our trainer and the chance to ask questions throughout the day.
Will I receive a certificate upon completion of my After Effects Advanced course?
Yes, you'll receive a certificate of completion from Transmedia, demonstrating your knowledge and attendance on our After Effects Advanced course. Our certificates note our Authorised Training Centre status.
After Effects Advanced — Team and Bespoke Training
Booking a private training session allows you to focus on your exact needs on dates that work best for you or your team.
- Sessions can be run online or in person, on your site or at our London training centre.
- We manage training for many of the UK’s largest companies, taking care of all the admin, working with you to ensure the perfect course.
- Our expert trainers will first understand your requirements and then tailor each session to your exact specification.
- We offer a free consultation service to work out every detail of your course.
Prices for bespoke sessions with our expert trainers start at £595 + VAT, depending on the course and number of people.
Costs include all preparation time to customise the course to your exact requirements.
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