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PDFAdobe After Effects Training Course – Advanced
Maryland, Virginia, Washington D.C., Virtually Online Live & On-Site
After Effects Training Advanced Course Description:
ThinkBIG’s Advanced After Effects training course will help you master the concepts and features of the program. Adobe After Effects provides a comprehensive set of 2D and 3D tools for compositing, animation, and effects that motion-graphics professionals, visual effects artists, web designers, and film and video professionals need. After Effects is widely used for digital post-production of film, video, DVD, and the web.
• Distorting Objects with the Puppet Tools
• Using the Roto Brush Tool
• Performing Color Correction
• Using 3D Features
• Working with the 3D Camera Tracker
• Advanced Editing Techniques
• Rendering and Outputting
Prerequisites for Attending After Effects Advanced:
Students need to have completed our After Effects Introduction course or have working knowledge in all topics covered in the Introduction course outline. Students must have a good working knowledge of computers, operating systems, using a mouse, keyboard, standard menus and commands. Students must be able to open, save, and close applications and files, as well as navigate to other folders.
Job Roles that Use After Effects:
Animators
Film and Video Professionals
Motion-Graphics Professionals
Visual Effects Artists
Web Designers
Projects that Use After Effects:
Animation
Video Compositing
Motion Graphics Design
Digital Post-Production
Visual and Audio Effects
Locations for After Effects Advanced:
In Person at ThinkB!G’s Office in Columbia, MD (next to the Columbia Mall)
Online Live from Anywhere
Private Custom Training On Site or at Your Location
Project Based Training On Site or at Your Location
Times for After Effects Advanced:
In Person & Online Live: 8:30AM-3:00PM ET / 5:30AM-12:00PM PT (30 Minute Lunch)
Private Custom & Project Based Training: Your preference
*Please click the Dates To Register tab above to see all dates & times available.*
After Effects Advanced Training Includes:
Hands-On Training Led by Certified Instructors
Print and/or Digital Courseware
Certificate of Completion
Continental Breakfast Every Day (In Person Only)
Catered Gourmet Deli Lunch Every Day (In Person Only)
Unlimited Snacks and Refreshments (In Person Only)
Notebook & Pen (In Person Only)
Free Parking (In Person Only)
Software Versions:
ThinkB!G open enrollment classes are taught on the most current version of software whenever possible. To request a specific version, please Contact Us or call us at 301-362-2250.
After Effects Advanced Training Course Reviews:
“A lot of work goes into setting up an environment for creative people to be effective when they do work. Think Big understands that concept and gives us more than everything we need to help our work and products. Sean is a great After Effects instructor. A practical man who understands what we go through when we present problems and challenges in our career field. He is a great listener who has an ability to understand your problem even if you cannot explain it well.” – Rodney R. – Department of Homeland Security
“Sean was a great instructor and made the Advanced After Effects class enjoyable. I have enjoyed my training experience at Think Big and with Sean. I will definitely be back.” – Sasha L. Kaiser Permanente
“Outstanding instructor, small class size, excellent facility.” – Jeff W. – USDA
Related Training and Certification Courses:
After Effects CC Intro
Premiere Pro Advanced
Premiere Pro Intro
Premiere Pro ACA Training & Certification Pack
Adobe Audition
Videography Fundamentals
Adobe After Effects Advanced Training Course Outline
1. Distorting Objects with the Puppet Tools
Getting started
About the Puppet tools
Adding Deform pins
Defining areas of overlap
Stiffening an area
Animating pin positions
Recording animation
Review questions and answers
2. Using the Roto Brush Tool
About rotoscoping
Creating a segmentation boundary
Fine-tuning the matte
Freezing your Roto Brush tool results
Changing the background
Adding animated text
Outputting your project
Review questions and answers
3. Performing Color Correction
Adjusting color balance
Replacing the background
Removing unwanted elements
Correcting a range of colors
Warming colors with the Photo Filter effect
Review questions and answers
4. Using 3D Features
Creating 3D Text
Using 3D Views
Importing a background
Adding 3D Lights
Adding a camera
Repositioning layers
Adding a text layer
Working with Cinema 4D Lite
Review questions and answers
5. Working with the 3D Camera Tracker
About the 3D Camera Tracker effect
Tracking the footage
Creating a ground plane, a camera, and the initial text
Creating realistic shadows
Adding ambient light
Creating additional text elements
Locking a layer to a plane with a null object
Animating the text
Adjusting the camera’s depth of field
Rendering the composition
Review questions and answers
6. Advanced Editing Techniques
Using Warp Stabilizer VFX
Using single-point motion tracking
Using multipoint tracking
Creating a particle simulation
Retiming playback using the Timewarp effect
Review questions and answers
7. Rendering and Outputting
Creating templates for the Render Queue
Exporting using the Render Queue
Rendering movies with Adobe Media Encoder
Review questions and answers
Disclaimer:
All course objectives and outlines are a guide for students. To ensure student satisfaction, these course topics and order may be modified or added to ensure the latest information is covered to support real world use of the technology.
Advanced After Effects Class Reviews
“This class helped build my confidence as a end user in After Effects. I feel that i am much more likely to create some interesting motion graphics!” – Krissy M. – Inovalon
“A lot of work goes into setting up an environment for creative people to be effective when they do work. Think Big understands that concept and gives us more than everything we need to help our work and products. Sean is a great After Effects instructor. A practical man who understands what we go through when we present problems and challenges in our career field. He is a great listener who has an ability to understand your problem even if you cannot explain it well.” – Rodney R. – Department of Homeland Security
“Sean was a great instructor and made the Advanced After Effects class enjoyable. I have enjoyed my training experience at Think Big and with Sean. I will definitely be back.” – Sasha L. Kaiser Permanente
“Outstanding instructor, small class size, excellent facility.” – Jeff W. – USDA
“Sean was a great instructor. Very knowledgable and did a thorough job explaining the details and was very patient when the class had questions.” – Liz V. – Department of Defense
“[I learned that] as long as I have the desire to create, I will be successful, and that there are resources available to help me.” – Luther W., DMA
| Course | Location | Start Date | End Date | Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| After Effects - Advanced |
Columbia, MD - In Person & Online Live |
Wednesday, Sep 27, 2017 | Thursday, Sep 28, 2017 | 8:30 am EDT - 3:00 pm EDT | Register |
| After Effects - Advanced |
Columbia, MD - In Person & Online Live |
Wednesday, Nov 08, 2017 | Thursday, Nov 09, 2017 | 8:30 am EDT - 3:00 pm EDT | Register |
| After Effects - Advanced |
Columbia, MD - In Person & Online Live |
Wednesday, Dec 20, 2017 | Thursday, Dec 21, 2017 | 8:30 am EDT - 3:00 pm EDT | Register |
