After Effects Classes, Bootcamps, & Certifications

Excellent instructor and very helpful.

I would recommend this course to anyone looking to get a jump start on After Effects. Jerron was very clear, friendly, and had a good pace. He also made sure nobody was left behind, either remote or in person. "We are all in this together," he said.

I enjoyed learning from Jerron, and all the information he provided was very valuable in learning the foundation of motion graphics and building upon it.

Jerron Smith is a great instructor with a great sense of humor; he's approachable, incredibly knowledgeable, and goes above and beyond in his teaching by not only getting you from point A to point B, but also helping you understand why you're going there.

The content was focused and direct, and the instructor provided lots of insight and resources.

I had an incredible experience taking the Video Editing and Motion Graphics course at Noble Desktop. The curriculum was well-structured, hands-on, and packed with real-world applications that immediately leveled up my skills. I especially appreciated the instructor’s clear teaching style, industry knowledge, and patience—they made even the most complex concepts feel approachable and engaging. I walked away not only more confident in my editing and motion graphics abilities but genuinely inspired. I highly recommend this course to anyone looking to grow creatively and professionally.

I had not sat in a classroom since 1982 prior to joining Jerron Smith's Adobe After Effects Bootcamp last week. I enjoyed every moment of the 3 days I spent at Noble. The program is exciting, and the instruction (both printed and as delivered by the very entertaining and enthusiastic Mr. Smith) could not have been better. Made me wish I had discovered Noble when I was a younger man. Loved it, thanks.

Jerron was fantastic! Super clear when teaching and showing examples. I was remote and still felt heard and helped. Great for beginners, but it picks up the pace quickly, so it is always interesting and fun.

Jerron is a great instructor.

Amazing experience, I learned so much!

Jerron loves what he does. He is an excellent fit to teach both Zoom and in-person classes.

Jerron is a cool guy and knows his stuff. I liked the demo and the "do" aspect of the classes. It was also fun to work on projects.

Jerron is knowledgeable and gave very useful information. The class content was also very interesting. I like to think it does exactly what it says it will, which is give well-rounded info.

Jerron provides not only the technical details for becoming a successful editor but also explains things with real-world examples. His philosophy is a creative, pragmatic mindset that allows the student to be well prepared to create a visual story.

My instructor was informative and supportive. He provided insightful, constructive criticism. He would then demonstrate on screen how to improve projects both technically and creatively.

My instructor was helpful and ensured I understood both the concepts and the execution of the course material. When I struggled with new materials, I received 1:1 support in class. Overall, the instructor provided interesting projects and resources to students who engaged in the course.

The instructor was extremely knowledgeable and very helpful. I did not feel rushed in the class at all. He explained things very slowly, which is something I appreciate because it's a very complex program. He took a lot of time to help me out when I was stuck. Also, the textbook is extremely helpful! I find it hard to take notes during these classes because I'm often looking at the screen. So, having a step-by-step guide I could follow is great.

Having no prior knowledge of After Effects, I found this class to be very approachable and a great first step into learning this program. The instructor went beyond the workbook by using simple on-screen demonstrations to help students understand the basic mechanics of After Effects.

The class was very helpful and informative. I learned a lot. I want to use what I have learned in my niche, which is reaction video editing and TV/movie/anime analysis videos. Once I have experimented, I can use the mentoring to get some feedback.

Jerron did a great job. I was very intimidated by After Effects and teaching it to my high school students prior to this class, but I feel like I now have a good understanding of it in order to explain it.

Gerry Rufman made learning motion graphics both fun and challenging, breaking down complex concepts into easy-to-understand lessons. His dedication and personalized feedback have significantly boosted my skills and confidence.

I loved that the instructor really took the time to address any issue/question that any of us had throughout the course. He didn't just want to check and complete the exercises in the book, but instead, he really tried to make us understand as much as possible of a pretty complex program like After Effects in a very short amount of time.

This After Effects Bootcamp was perfect! As someone who has a basic understanding of keyframes and timelines, it was perfect for learning more sophisticated skills. Highly recommend!

I learned so much in a relatively short amount of time, and can't wait to put my new After Effects skills to use!

I came out of the class with exactly the outcome I wanted: feeling more confident in After Effects. Really enjoyed it and am excited to look into more courses with Noble Desktop.