Adobe After Effects CC Introduction Live Hands-On Instructor-Led Training Class
Baltimore, Maryland, Virginia, Washington D.C., Virtually Online Live & On-Site at Your Location
Course Information & Why You Should Attend
Duration & Times: 2 Days – 8:30AM-3:00PM ET / 5:30AM-12:00PM PT (30 Minute Complimentary Lunch)
Locations for Training:
- In Person at ThinkB!G in Columbia, Maryland near Baltimore, Washington D.C., Virginia region.
- Virtually Online Live (VOLT) From Anywhere! Students Join the Same In Person Class Remotely.
- Upon Request: Onsite Custom Private Training at Your Location!
Course Description: ThinkBIG’s Introduction to After Effects course will introduce you to the fundamental concepts and features to master the program. Adobe After Effects Creative Cloud 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.
Prerequisites: 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
Adobe After Effects CC Introduction Course Outline
This Adobe Creative Cloud CC Hands-On Training Course covers all previous versions of CC apps (CS6, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2015.5, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021).
1. Getting to Know the Workflow
Creating a project and importing footage
Creating a composition and arranging layers
Adding effects and modifying layer properties
Animating the composition
Previewing your work
Optimizing performance in After Effects
Rendering and exporting your composition
Customizing workspaces
Controlling the brightness of the user interface
Collaborating in After Effects
Finding resources for using After Effects
2. Creating a Basic Animation Using Effects and Presets
Importing footage using Adobe Bridge
Creating a new composition
Working with imported Illustrator layers
Applying effects to a layer
Applying an animation preset
Precomposing layers for a new animation
Previewing the effects
Adding transparency
Rendering the composition
3. Animating Text
About text layers
Installing a font using Adobe Fonts
Creating and formatting point text
Animating with scale keyframes
Using a text animation preset
Animating imported Photoshop text
Animating type tracking
Animating text opacity
Animating an image to replace text
Using a text animator group
Animating a layer’s position
Adding motion blur
4. Working with Shape Layers
Creating the composition
Adding a shape layer
Creating a self-animating shape
Duplicating a shape
Creating custom shapes
Positioning layers with snapping
Animating a shape
Animating using parenting
Using nulls to connect points
Previewing the composition
5. Animating a Multimedia Presentation
Adjusting anchor points
Parenting layers
Precomposing layers
Keyframing a motion path
Animating additional elements
Applying an effect
Animating precomposed layers
Animating the background
Adding an audio track
6. Animating Layers
Simulating lighting changes
Duplicating an animation using the pick whip
Using a track matte to confine animation
Animating using the Corner Pin effect
Simulating a darkening sky
Retiming the composition
7. Working with Masks
About masks
Creating a mask with the Pen tool
Editing a mask
Feathering the edges of a mask
Replacing the content of the mask
Adjusting the opacity
Adding a shadow
Creating a vignette
Disclaimer: All course objectives and outlines are used as a guideline and are subject to change to ensure the latest information is covered to support real world use of the technology.
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.
What You Get
- Hands-On Official Authorized Training & Certification
- Training Delivered from Instructors that are Senior Consultants Certified by Adobe (ACI), Apple (ACT), & Microsoft (MCT)
- Official Curriculum Courseware & Personal Use of Class Recording for Limited Time
- Certificate of Completion
- Computer with Software & Class Files for Use During Training (Online Live Students can LOG ON to ThinkB!G Computers for No Installs)
- 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)
Pricing
Public Enrollment Training
Commercial Price Per Person 2-Day Class: $795
GSA/Government Price Per Person 2-Day Class: $640.81
Non-Profit/Education Price Per Person 2-Day Class: $745
Custom Private Training – Onsite at Your Location, Online Live, or at ThinkB!G
Submit details and a formal training quote will be sent to you!
Dates to Register
Course | Location | Start Date | End Date | Time | |
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After Effects BootCamp / ACA Training and Certification Pack (Online Live ONLY)
After Effects BootCamp / ACA Training and Certification Pack (Online Live ONLY)
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ThinkB!G - Online Live ONLY (NOT Self-Paced) |
Monday, Apr 26, 2021 | Thursday, Apr 29, 2021 | 8:30 am - 3:00 pm | Register |
After Effects - Intro (Online Live ONLY)
After Effects - Intro (Online Live ONLY)
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Think BIG. Learn Smart
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ThinkB!G - Online Live ONLY (NOT Self-Paced) |
Monday, Apr 26, 2021 | Tuesday, Apr 27, 2021 | 8:30 am - 3:00 pm | Register |
After Effects BootCamp / ACA Training and Certification Pack (Online Live ONLY)
After Effects BootCamp / ACA Training and Certification Pack (Online Live ONLY)
Think BIG. Learn Smart
https://thinkbiglearnsmart.com
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ThinkB!G - Online Live ONLY (NOT Self-Paced) |
Tuesday, Jun 01, 2021 | Friday, Jun 04, 2021 | 8:30 am - 3:00 pm | Register |
After Effects - Intro (Online Live ONLY)
After Effects - Intro (Online Live ONLY)
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ThinkB!G - Online Live ONLY (NOT Self-Paced) |
Tuesday, Jun 01, 2021 | Wednesday, Jun 02, 2021 | 8:30 am - 3:00 pm | Register |
After Effects BootCamp / ACA Training and Certification Pack (Online Live ONLY)
After Effects BootCamp / ACA Training and Certification Pack (Online Live ONLY)
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https://thinkbiglearnsmart.com
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ThinkB!G - Online Live ONLY (NOT Self-Paced) |
Tuesday, Jul 06, 2021 | Friday, Jul 09, 2021 | 8:30 am - 3:00 pm | Register |
After Effects - Intro (Online Live ONLY)
After Effects - Intro (Online Live ONLY)
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ThinkB!G - Online Live ONLY (NOT Self-Paced) |
Tuesday, Jul 06, 2021 | Wednesday, Jul 07, 2021 | 8:30 am - 3:00 pm | Register |
After Effects BootCamp / ACA Training and Certification Pack (Online Live ONLY)
After Effects BootCamp / ACA Training and Certification Pack (Online Live ONLY)
Think BIG. Learn Smart
https://thinkbiglearnsmart.com
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ThinkB!G - Online Live ONLY (NOT Self-Paced) |
Monday, Aug 30, 2021 | Thursday, Sep 02, 2021 | 8:30 am - 3:00 pm | Register |
After Effects - Intro (Online Live ONLY)
After Effects - Intro (Online Live ONLY)
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Think BIG. Learn Smart
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ThinkB!G - Online Live ONLY (NOT Self-Paced) |
Monday, Aug 30, 2021 | Tuesday, Aug 31, 2021 | 8:30 am - 3:00 pm | Register |
After Effects BootCamp / ACA Training and Certification Pack (Online Live ONLY)
After Effects BootCamp / ACA Training and Certification Pack (Online Live ONLY)
Think BIG. Learn Smart
https://thinkbiglearnsmart.com
|
ThinkB!G - Online Live ONLY (NOT Self-Paced) |
Monday, Sep 27, 2021 | Thursday, Sep 30, 2021 | 8:30 am - 3:00 pm | Register |
After Effects - Intro (Online Live ONLY)
After Effects - Intro (Online Live ONLY)
Learn more.
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Think BIG. Learn Smart
https://thinkbiglearnsmart.com
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ThinkB!G - Online Live ONLY (NOT Self-Paced) |
Monday, Sep 27, 2021 | Tuesday, Sep 28, 2021 | 8:30 am - 3:00 pm | Register |
After Effects BootCamp / ACA Training and Certification Pack (Online Live ONLY)
After Effects BootCamp / ACA Training and Certification Pack (Online Live ONLY)
Think BIG. Learn Smart
https://thinkbiglearnsmart.com
|
ThinkB!G - Online Live ONLY (NOT Self-Paced) |
Monday, Nov 01, 2021 | Thursday, Nov 04, 2021 | 8:30 am - 3:00 pm | Register |
After Effects - Intro (Online Live ONLY)
After Effects - Intro (Online Live ONLY)
Learn more.
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Think BIG. Learn Smart
https://thinkbiglearnsmart.com
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ThinkB!G - Online Live ONLY (NOT Self-Paced) |
Monday, Nov 01, 2021 | Tuesday, Nov 02, 2021 | 8:30 am - 3:00 pm | Register |
After Effects BootCamp / ACA Training and Certification Pack (Online Live ONLY)
After Effects BootCamp / ACA Training and Certification Pack (Online Live ONLY)
Think BIG. Learn Smart
https://thinkbiglearnsmart.com
|
ThinkB!G - Online Live ONLY (NOT Self-Paced) |
Monday, Dec 06, 2021 | Thursday, Dec 09, 2021 | 8:30 am - 3:00 pm | Register |
After Effects - Intro (Online Live ONLY)
After Effects - Intro (Online Live ONLY)
Learn more.
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Think BIG. Learn Smart
https://thinkbiglearnsmart.com
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ThinkB!G - Online Live ONLY (NOT Self-Paced) |
Monday, Dec 06, 2021 | Tuesday, Dec 07, 2021 | 8:30 am - 3:00 pm | Register |
Certification
An Adobe Certified Associate (ACA) Exam is Available for After Effects!
Exam Objectives Include:
Working in the Visual Effects and Motion Graphics Industry
Project Setup and Interface
Organizing Video Projects
Creating and Modifying Visual Elements
Publishing Digital Media
What is an Adobe Certified Associate? (ACA)
The ACA certification validates basic, entry-level skills in digital communication, creation, and design using Adobe tools.
Register for our Adobe Certified Associate (ACA) Training & Certification Pack:
If you choose the Certification Pack option in the pricing dropdown upon checkout, this Includes:
✓ After Effects Intro–Advanced (4 Day Class, In-Person or Online)
✓ Online Test Prep Tool (Simulates actual test & provides targeted learning based on your assessed needs)
✓ Exam Voucher with 1 Free Retake (In-Person, scheduled at your convenience)
✓ Testing Proctor Fee (Only included if you take your test at ThinkB!G’s office in Columbia, MD)
Custom Private Training
We offer this course as Custom Private Training or Project Based Training®!
If you have a team of individuals, you can receive bulk discounts by doing your own Private training session & cover your specific learning objectives! We can have the Private Training at ThinkB!G in Columbia, Maryland, Virtually Online Live (Available for Most Courses), or Onsite at Your Location.
What's Included?
- Custom Outline to include Targeted Topics Based on Your Learning Needs
- Hands-On Official Authorized Training & Certification
- Training Delivered from Instructors that are Senior Consultants Certified by Adobe (ACI), Apple (ACT), & Microsoft (MCT)
- Official Curriculum Courseware
- Certificate of Completion
- Computer (Apple Mac or Windows PC) with Software & Class Files (In Person Only at ThinkB!G)
- Continental Breakfast Every Day (In Person Only at ThinkB!G)
- Catered Gourmet Deli Lunch Every Day (In Person Only at ThinkB!G)
- Unlimited Snacks and Refreshments (In Person Only at ThinkB!G)
- Notebook & Pen (In Person Only)
- Free Parking (In Person Only at ThinkB!G)
Submit details and a formal training quote will be sent to you!
Policies
Payment Policy for Public Enrollment Classes
Payment and/or Purchase Order is required 16 Business Days (Monday-Friday) prior to first date of training class.
Payment Policy for Private & Project Based Training® Classes
Payment and/or Purchase Order is required 16 Business Days (Monday-Friday) prior to first date of training service. Pricing provided is firm fixed price based on number of students. Client is responsible for entire amount regardless of change in number of registrations.
Cancellation/Rescheduling Policy for Public Enrollment Classes
- Classes may be canceled if less than 4 students are registered. We will notify you of cancellations no later than 16 business days prior to class.
- Canceling/Rescheduling more than 16 business days prior to class: You are eligible for a refund or free reschedule. Registration is transferable to another student for the same class & date.
- Canceling/Rescheduling less than 16 business days prior to class: No refund. No Reschedule. Registration is transferable to another student for the same class & date.
- No Shows without contact: No refund. No Reschedule.
Cancellation/Rescheduling Policy for Custom/Private and On-Site Training Classes
- No penalty if cancellation/reschedule is 16 Business Days (Monday-Friday) prior to the first date of class.
- 50% penalty will be incurred if cancellation/reschedule is less than 16 Business Days (Monday-Friday) prior to the first date of class. This fee is to cover instructor expenses, travel, and course materials purchased.
Cancellation/Rescheduling Policy for Individual Students in Custom/Private Training Classes
- Individual students registered in a private class, who cancel or do not show, are not eligible for a partial refund or reschedule. Please contact your class organizer or manager if you need to cancel.