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After Effects Introduction

Had a great experience doing the After Effects training course with Transmedia. Our trainer was brilliant and had a great wealth of knowledge. Hope to do another course soon.
NHBC
April 2025
After Effects Introduction

I found the After Effects course for Beginners very good. Our tutor was great and also very patient. I feel much more confident now as I start to work in After Effects after attending this course.
National Army Museum
March 2025
After Effects Introduction

Great, informative training. Presented clearly and with plenty of discussion.
Racecourse Media Group
March 2025
After Effects Introduction

Really informative, a great course for beginners to After Effects.
Galderma UK Ltd
March 2025
After Effects Introduction

Was really helpful for beginners! Mine was the introductory course, but I feel I learned a lot more than I expected in 2 days. Would absolutely recommend.
BMB Agency
March 2025
After Effects Introduction

Really clear and concise! Learnt so much in two days.
Ogilvy
March 2025
After Effects Introduction

Our trainer was amazing. The course was very well structured, and a nice amount of time was given to each task. Looking forward to the next one!
House of Commons
March 2025
After Effects Introduction

Great tutor, well worth the money, will definitely keeping in contact. Very recommended!
Workplace Options
March 2025
After Effects Introduction

Great session led by a very thorough and knowledgable leader. Would recommend for anyone wanting to upskill and build on their knowledge. I'm now much more comfortable and knowledgeable in AE.
Connected Virus
March 2025
After Effects Introduction

Fantastic training, the explanations were really clear and the pacing was perfect, I feel like I've learnt so much. My trainer was great, patient and knowledgeable. Highly recommended!
Rural Payment Agency (RPA)
March 2025
After Effects Introduction

Very good course, easy to follow and covered a lot of important points.

March 2025
After Effects Introduction

Friday was brilliant, what a great tutor! I feel I'm finally giving structure to the madness! Top marks.
Virgin Media O2
March 2025
After Effects Introduction

Patient and clear instructor. Excellent course syllalbus. I gained a LOT of new knowledge.

March 2025
After Effects Introduction

Really helped me get to grips with After Effects. Covered lots over the two days, with one to one help when needed :)
Ella M
March 2025
After Effects Introduction

Excellent course, really helped with my understanding of After Effects. Friendly trainers and great location.
Rural Payment Agency (RPA)
March 2025
After Effects Introduction

Really good course. Thanks to our tutor who was patient and taught at a really nice pace. Thank you.
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust
February 2025
After Effects Introduction

A really great tutor who went through everything in great detail to make sure we knew what was going on. Really happy with how much I learnt, can't wait for the Intermediate After Effects session.
Ogilvy
February 2025
After Effects Introduction

A very positive experience indeed and I believe what we have learned over the last 2 days will be a great help in our edits going forward!
Incisive Media
February 2025
After Effects Introduction

All was great, learned lots of new things. Perfect.

February 2025
After Effects Introduction

Course was great and my trainer was fantastic - I will be in touch with questions I am sure as I get into AE!
UK Parliament
February 2025
After Effects Introduction

The staff were so welcoming and made the experience really great, helping us get settled in and taken care of. Our trainer was really great at answering questions and guiding us through the course.
Incisive Media
February 2025
After Effects Introduction

Fantastic training, the explanations were really clear and the pacing was perfect, I feel like I've learnt so much. Our tutor was great, patient and knowledgeable. Highly recommended!

February 2025
After Effects Introduction

Thank you for the course. I personally found it very useful.
Highlight
February 2025
After Effects Introduction

Lee made it really easy to follow his instructions, going at a good pace for me to keep up and was able to answer any questions. I feel much more confident after completing the two days. Thanks!

February 2025
After Effects Introduction

The course is really very good. The instructor is very patient to teach and the method is easy to follow. Good quality of approach to each topic. Thank you so much! I absolutely recommend.
Fact Not Fiction Films
February 2025

Course Facts

2 day course
Our Trainers are Authorised Professionals
Live Online or Classroom-based
Certificate of completion
Maximum class size of 6 for scheduled courses
Unlimited support after your course
Courses at all levels: Introduction, Intermediate, Advanced and Masterclasses

Course Outline

Introduction to the Interface
Importing footage
Animation Essentials
Working with Masks and Mattes
Motion Tracking
Text
Using Shape Layers
Effects

FULL OUTLINE

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After Effects Introduction

Had a great experience doing the After Effects training course with Transmedia. Our trainer was brilliant and had a great wealth of knowledge. Hope to do another course soon.
NHBC
April 2025
After Effects Introduction

I found the After Effects course for Beginners very good. Our tutor was great and also very patient. I feel much more confident now as I start to work in After Effects after attending this course.
National Army Museum
March 2025
After Effects Introduction

Great, informative training. Presented clearly and with plenty of discussion.
Racecourse Media Group
March 2025
After Effects Introduction

Really informative, a great course for beginners to After Effects.
Galderma UK Ltd
March 2025
After Effects Introduction

Was really helpful for beginners! Mine was the introductory course, but I feel I learned a lot more than I expected in 2 days. Would absolutely recommend.
BMB Agency
March 2025
After Effects Introduction

Really clear and concise! Learnt so much in two days.
Ogilvy
March 2025
After Effects Introduction

Our trainer was amazing. The course was very well structured, and a nice amount of time was given to each task. Looking forward to the next one!
House of Commons
March 2025
After Effects Introduction

Great tutor, well worth the money, will definitely keeping in contact. Very recommended!
Workplace Options
March 2025
After Effects Introduction

Great session led by a very thorough and knowledgable leader. Would recommend for anyone wanting to upskill and build on their knowledge. I'm now much more comfortable and knowledgeable in AE.
Connected Virus
March 2025
After Effects Introduction

Fantastic training, the explanations were really clear and the pacing was perfect, I feel like I've learnt so much. My trainer was great, patient and knowledgeable. Highly recommended!
Rural Payment Agency (RPA)
March 2025
After Effects Introduction

Very good course, easy to follow and covered a lot of important points.

March 2025
After Effects Introduction

Friday was brilliant, what a great tutor! I feel I'm finally giving structure to the madness! Top marks.
Virgin Media O2
March 2025
After Effects Introduction

Patient and clear instructor. Excellent course syllalbus. I gained a LOT of new knowledge.

March 2025
After Effects Introduction

Really helped me get to grips with After Effects. Covered lots over the two days, with one to one help when needed :)
Ella M
March 2025
After Effects Introduction

Excellent course, really helped with my understanding of After Effects. Friendly trainers and great location.
Rural Payment Agency (RPA)
March 2025
After Effects Introduction

Really good course. Thanks to our tutor who was patient and taught at a really nice pace. Thank you.
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust
February 2025
After Effects Introduction

A really great tutor who went through everything in great detail to make sure we knew what was going on. Really happy with how much I learnt, can't wait for the Intermediate After Effects session.
Ogilvy
February 2025
After Effects Introduction

A very positive experience indeed and I believe what we have learned over the last 2 days will be a great help in our edits going forward!
Incisive Media
February 2025
After Effects Introduction

All was great, learned lots of new things. Perfect.

February 2025
After Effects Introduction

Course was great and my trainer was fantastic - I will be in touch with questions I am sure as I get into AE!
UK Parliament
February 2025
After Effects Introduction

The staff were so welcoming and made the experience really great, helping us get settled in and taken care of. Our trainer was really great at answering questions and guiding us through the course.
Incisive Media
February 2025
After Effects Introduction

Fantastic training, the explanations were really clear and the pacing was perfect, I feel like I've learnt so much. Our tutor was great, patient and knowledgeable. Highly recommended!

February 2025
After Effects Introduction

Thank you for the course. I personally found it very useful.
Highlight
February 2025
After Effects Introduction

Lee made it really easy to follow his instructions, going at a good pace for me to keep up and was able to answer any questions. I feel much more confident after completing the two days. Thanks!

February 2025
After Effects Introduction

The course is really very good. The instructor is very patient to teach and the method is easy to follow. Good quality of approach to each topic. Thank you so much! I absolutely recommend.
Fact Not Fiction Films
February 2025

Course Dates

Location: Live Online London

Date	Location	Price (ex VAT)
Mon 28 - Tue 29 Apr 2025	Live Online	£395
Tue 6 - Wed 7 May 2025	London	£485
Thu 8 - Fri 9 May 2025	Live Online	£345
Thu 22 - Fri 23 May 2025	London	£485
Mon 9 - Tue 10 Jun 2025	London	£345
Mon 23 - Tue 24 Jun 2025	Live Online	£485
Mon 30 - Tue 1 Jul 2025	London	£485
Wed 2 - Thu 3 Jul 2025	London	£485
Wed 9 - Thu 10 Jul 2025	Live Online	£485
Wed 16 - Thu 17 Jul 2025	London	£485
Wed 23 - Thu 24 Jul 2025	Live Online	£485
Mon 4 - Tue 5 Aug 2025	London	£485
Mon 11 - Tue 12 Aug 2025	Live Online	£485
Tue 19 - Wed 20 Aug 2025	London	£485
Wed 27 - Thu 28 Aug 2025	Live Online	£485
Mon 1 - Tue 2 Sep 2025	London	£485
Wed 10 - Thu 11 Sep 2025	Live Online	£485
Mon 15 - Tue 16 Sep 2025	London	£485
Wed 24 - Thu 25 Sep 2025	Live Online	£485
Wed 1 - Thu 2 Oct 2025	Live Online	£485
Wed 8 - Thu 9 Oct 2025	London	£485
Mon 20 - Tue 21 Oct 2025	Live Online	£485
Wed 29 - Thu 30 Oct 2025	London	£485
Wed 5 - Thu 6 Nov 2025	Live Online	£485
Wed 12 - Thu 13 Nov 2025	London	£485
Thu 20 - Fri 21 Nov 2025	London	£485
Mon 24 - Tue 25 Nov 2025	Live Online	£485
Mon 1 - Tue 2 Dec 2025	London	£485
Mon 8 - Tue 9 Dec 2025	London	£485
Tue 16 - Wed 17 Dec 2025	Live Online	£485

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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.

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.

Overview of After Effects Introduction

Adobe's industry-standard motion graphics and visual effects software gives you endless options to enhance your videos. Animate film titles that shatter into pieces, turn audio into visual spectrums, or make your characters move in any way. All our Adobe After Effects courses are taught by industry professionals who are also Adobe Certified Professional trainers. They will share years of their industry experience with you and give you the confidence to begin producing compelling animation and sophisticated special effects. Topics covered include Introduction to the interface, Importing footage, Animation essentials, Working with masks and mattes, Motion tracking, Text, Using shape layers, Effects, Keying and rotoscoping, Introduction to 3D animation and Exporting.