Create stunning motion graphics and visual effects in After Effects. Learn from experts and develop essential skills for video editing success.
2 day course 10am - 5pm Live Online or Classroom-based
What you will learn
- Understanding the After Effects interface and workspace, enabling you to navigate the software with confidence and efficiency.
- How to import and manage a wide variety of assets, including video files, Photoshop projects, audio and Illustrator graphics.
- Mastering animation essentials such as keyframe interpolation, motion blur and transform properties to create smooth, dynamic animations.
- Creating and animating masks and mattes, allowing you to isolate elements and add creative visual effects to your projects.
- How to apply motion tracking techniques for seamless integration of moving elements and enhanced realism for your compositions.
- Designing and animating text along paths, with advanced formatting techniques to produce engaging titles and typographic effects.
- Using shape layers to create visually compelling graphics like pie charts or bar charts, ideal for presentations or marketing materials.
- How to utilise effects, including presets and adjustment layers, to add depth and polish to animations.
- Working with 3D animation basics, lights and cameras to add dimension and realism to your designs.
- Exporting projects using the Render Queue or Adobe Media Encoder, for professional-quality output.
- Mastering the skills needed to create professional-quality animations that impress clients and stakeholders alike.
- Learning After Effects will empower you to work more efficiently, delivering polished results that impress clients and stakeholders alike.
This After Effects Introduction 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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| Thu 27 - Fri 28 Nov 2025 | London |
£445
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| Mon 1 - Tue 2 Dec 2025 | Live Online |
£345
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| Mon 8 - Tue 9 Dec 2025 | London |
£485
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| Wed 17 - Thu 18 Dec 2025 | Live Online |
£485
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| Wed 7 - Thu 8 Jan 2026 | Live Online |
£485
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| Wed 14 - Thu 15 Jan 2026 | London |
£485
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| Wed 21 - Thu 22 Jan 2026 | Live Online |
£485
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| Wed 28 - Thu 29 Jan 2026 | London |
£485
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| Tue 3 - Wed 4 Feb 2026 | Live Online |
£485
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| Tue 10 - Wed 11 Feb 2026 | London |
£485
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| Tue 17 - Wed 18 Feb 2026 | Live Online |
£485
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| Tue 24 - Wed 25 Feb 2026 | London |
£485
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| Tue 3 - Wed 4 Mar 2026 | Live Online |
£485
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| Tue 10 - Wed 11 Mar 2026 | London |
£485
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| Tue 17 - Wed 18 Mar 2026 | Live Online |
£485
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| Tue 24 - Wed 25 Mar 2026 | London |
£485
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| Wed 8 - Thu 9 Apr 2026 | Live Online |
£485
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| Wed 15 - Thu 16 Apr 2026 | London |
£485
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| Wed 22 - Thu 23 Apr 2026 | Live Online |
£485
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| Wed 29 - Thu 30 Apr 2026 | London |
£485
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| Tue 5 - Wed 6 May 2026 | Live Online |
£485
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| Wed 13 - Thu 14 May 2026 | London |
£485
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| Tue 19 - Wed 20 May 2026 | Live Online |
£485
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| Wed 27 - Thu 28 May 2026 | London |
£485
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| Tue 2 - Wed 3 Jun 2026 | Live Online |
£485
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| Wed 10 - Thu 11 Jun 2026 | London |
£485
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| Tue 16 - Wed 17 Jun 2026 | Live Online |
£485
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| Wed 24 - Thu 25 Jun 2026 | London |
£485
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| Tue 7 - Wed 8 Jul 2026 | Live Online |
£485
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| Wed 15 - Thu 16 Jul 2026 | London |
£485
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| Tue 21 - Wed 22 Jul 2026 | Live Online |
£485
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| Wed 29 - Thu 30 Jul 2026 | London |
£485
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| Tue 4 - Wed 5 Aug 2026 | Live Online |
£485
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| Wed 12 - Thu 13 Aug 2026 | London |
£485
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| Tue 18 - Wed 19 Aug 2026 | Live Online |
£485
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| Wed 26 - Thu 27 Aug 2026 | London |
£485
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| Tue 1 - Wed 2 Sep 2026 | Live Online |
£485
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| Wed 9 - Thu 10 Sep 2026 | London |
£485
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| Tue 15 - Wed 16 Sep 2026 | Live Online |
£485
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| Wed 23 - Thu 24 Sep 2026 | London |
£485
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| Tue 6 - Wed 7 Oct 2026 | Live Online |
£485
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| Wed 14 - Thu 15 Oct 2026 | London |
£485
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| Tue 20 - Wed 21 Oct 2026 | Live Online |
£485
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| Wed 28 - Thu 29 Oct 2026 | London |
£485
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| Tue 3 - Wed 4 Nov 2026 | Live Online |
£485
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| Wed 11 - Thu 12 Nov 2026 | London |
£485
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Course Outline for After Effects Introduction
Introduction to the Interface
- Creating workspaces
- Project panel
- Composition window
- Timeline window
- Work Area
- Layer and footage window
- Auto-save preferences
Importing footage
- Movies (QuickTime and AVI)
- Photoshop files
- Handling audio
- Illustrator integration
Animation Essentials
- Understanding Keyframe interpolation
- Animating Transform properties
- Working with Motion Blur
- Using the Graph Editor
- Parenting
- Pre-composing
Working with Masks and Mattes
- Creating Masks
- Mask properties
- Animating a mask
Motion Tracking
- Apply using position
- Editing
- Null object
- Parenting
Text
- Creating and modifying text
- Animating text along a path
- Formatting
- Creating and editing Presets
Using Shape Layers
- Creating and modifying
- Shape properties
- Groups
- Creating Pie and Bar charts
Effects
- Animation Presets
- Applying
- Animating
- Rainfall and snowfall
- Adjustment Layers
Keying and Rotoscoping
- Introduction to Keylight
- Keying footage
- Roto brush
- Refine Edge tool
Introduction to 3D Animation
- Working with lights
- Working with cameras
- 3D views and axes
- Animating a scene
Exporting
- Collect files
- The Render Queue
- Adobe Media Encoder
FAQs about the After Effects Introduction course
Is this After Effects Introduction course suitable for me?
This course is designed for people who are new to After Effects or have been using After Effects for a while but have never had formal training or who would like to learn best practice in the fundamentals of After Effects.
Should I attend the After Effects Introduction 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 Introduction course?
Our After Effects Introduction 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 Introduction course?
We offer ongoing support to our After Effects Introduction 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 Introduction course?
We have the smallest class sizes in the industry. On average there are 2 to 3 people on our After Effects Introduction 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 Introduction course?
Yes, you'll receive a certificate of completion from Transmedia, demonstrating your knowledge and attendance on our After Effects Introduction course. Our certificates note our Authorised Training Centre status.
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