Discover the fundamentals of Adobe After Effects in this introductory course, designed to help you get started with creating compelling video content. Learn to animate transformation properties like position and scale, and master text and shape animations to bring your projects to life.
This course will introduce you to essential video concepts and help you understand the core principles of motion graphics animation. You’ll explore transparency effects, including blending modes and opacity animations, and learn how to apply and animate effects for professional-looking results.
Through hands-on, real-world projects, you’ll gain practical experience as you work on step-by-step exercises, guided by an experienced motion graphics instructor. By the end of this course, you'll have a solid foundation in After Effects and be ready to create animations, titles, and more with confidence. Whether you're a complete beginner or looking to solidify your skills, this introductory After Effects course will set you on the path to success in the world of motion graphics animation.
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Courses that are regularly updated based on feedback and industry developments, ensuring versions are mapped to federal competencies.
The instructor was wonderful and so knowledgeable. The course materials were extremely relevant to what my job is. I feel like I can be better because of this class.
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Attend this course Live Online. Engage with expert instructors, ask questions, and get feedback on your exercises and projects.
At Graduate School USA, you’ll learn in small groups and receive personalized attention.
Get the same interactivity and access to the instructor as in-person students. There are no extra fees and we’ll work with you to ensure your remote setup is perfect.
Upon completion of this course, you’ll receive an official certificate testifying to your mastery of the curriculum. We’ll send you a link where you can download your certificate, share it online with your friends, post it to your professional network on LinkedIn, and view all your earned certificates. Congratulations on your achievement!
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