Dec 10, 2018

    Adobe After Effects CC Introduction Live Hands-On Instructor-Led Training Class

    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

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    Course Information & Why You Should Attend

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    Duration & Times: 2 Days – 8:30AM-3:00PM ET / 5:30AM-12:00PM PT (30 Minute Complimentary Lunch)

    Locations for Training:

    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).

    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
    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
    Adding a reflection
    Creating a vignette
    Adjusting the timing
    Trimming the work area

    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 (In Person Only)
    • 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

    Dates to Register!

     

    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!

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    Dates to Register

    CourseLocationStart DateEnd DateTime
    After Effects - Intro (Online Live ONLY)
    Think B!G. Learn Smart

    ThinkB!G - Online Live ONLY (NOT Self-Paced)

    		 Monday, Jul 06, 2020 Tuesday, Jul 07, 2020 8:30 am - 3:00 pm Register
    After Effects BootCamp / ACA Training and Certification Pack (Online Live ONLY)
    Think B!G. Learn Smart

    ThinkB!G - Online Live ONLY (NOT Self-Paced)

    		 Monday, Jul 06, 2020 Thursday, Jul 09, 2020 8:30 am - 3:00 pm Register
    After Effects - Intro (Online Live ONLY)
    Think B!G. Learn Smart

    ThinkB!G - Online Live ONLY (NOT Self-Paced)

    		 Monday, Aug 31, 2020 Tuesday, Sep 01, 2020 8:30 am - 3:00 pm Register
    After Effects BootCamp / ACA Training and Certification Pack (Online Live ONLY)
    Think B!G. Learn Smart

    ThinkB!G - Online Live ONLY (NOT Self-Paced)

    		 Monday, Aug 31, 2020 Thursday, Sep 03, 2020 8:30 am - 3:00 pm Register
    After Effects - Intro
    Think B!G. Learn Smart

    ThinkB!G (Columbia, MD) - In Person & Online Live (NOT Self-Paced)

    		 Monday, Nov 02, 2020 Tuesday, Nov 03, 2020 8:30 am - 3:00 pm Register
    After Effects BootCamp / ACA Training and Certification Pack
    Think B!G. Learn Smart

    ThinkB!G (Columbia, MD) - In Person & Online Live (NOT Self-Paced)

    		 Monday, Nov 02, 2020 Thursday, Nov 05, 2020 8:30 am - 3:00 pm Register
    After Effects - Intro
    Think B!G. Learn Smart

    ThinkB!G (Columbia, MD) - In Person & Online Live (NOT Self-Paced)

    		 Monday, Dec 07, 2020 Tuesday, Dec 08, 2020 8:30 am - 3:00 pm Register
    After Effects BootCamp / ACA Training and Certification Pack
    Think B!G. Learn Smart

    ThinkB!G (Columbia, MD) - In Person & Online Live (NOT Self-Paced)

    		 Monday, Dec 07, 2020 Thursday, Dec 10, 2020 8:30 am - 3:00 pm Register

    Certification

    An Adobe Certified Associate (ACA) Exam is Available for After Effects!

    See Latest Exam Available!

    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!

    Click to Get a Quote Now!

    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.
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    "I learned a lot of skills in this course that I will be able to apply to my job immediately. I had no prior experience with After Effects and was able to keep up with the course. The instructor covered a lot of information, so there was plenty to learn and practice even if you already have some experience with AE. The location itself was fantastic, and I definitely plan to take more courses with Think BIG!" - Shannon, Independent (Adobe After Effects Intro)
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    "Awesome custom training. It was a great way to continue learning the software beyond the core material covered in the intro and advanced courses. Good for experienced professionals looking to push their skills to the next level. I always have a wonderful learning experience at Think BIG. The environment is great and the instructors are top notch!" - Amanda M. - DOD (Customized After Effects Training)
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    "I received a comprehensive overview of After Effects, with subjects including how to create compositions and pre-compositions, how to add and animate media using various effect tools, how to adjust presets, and a brief overview of Cinema 4D. Even though I had some very basic knowledge of After Effects, this course made it so I can truly get the most out of the software. There are many tools in After Effects, and I was given a thorough run down of each one, and even the shortcuts for these features. This course will help me create more polished looking and professional graphics at my place of work." - Jessica W. - JMU (Adobe After Effects Training Online)
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    "Instructor was knowledgable, friendly, and engaging. Unlike many other Adobe training classes that I've taken from other providers, my eyes were not glazing over. That might have something to do with the product in question, but regardless, I thought it was very worthwhile. Most importantly, I now feel quite comfortable with After Effects, which prior to this training seemed quite intimidating." - David J. - Energy Information Administration (After Effects Classes)
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    "The facility is great, the screen that shows the instructor's window is huge and visible from anywhere in the room, and my instructor was very knowledgeable. It helps that he is a working professional in the field, so he knows what tools and pieces of information are important. If you want to be taught by a working professional, Think Big is the spot. I loved my After Effects class - I'm looking to blow them away at work with my new skill set." - Bemnet Y. - USA Today (Adobe After Effects Training)
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    "Any time I get the chance to participate in training, I love coming to Think BIG! The facilities and staff are so accommodating, professional, and offer knowledge on any Adobe area you may need help with. They understand that you want to come out of this experience with real working knowledge and use actual examples of things you might do at the workplace with each program. The team is always ready and able to support any questions and feedback students may have." - Jade W. - TeleCommunications Systems (Adobe After Effects Training)