Course Overview
TOPAttend this After Effects animation course and learn animation skills for creating content for broadcast, film, and on the Web. This class requires previous After Effects experience, and is focused on animation tools and techniques. This course provides a next-step for those who have completed the introductory and advanced training.
Scheduled Classes
TOP| 12/07/26 - AGI - Virtual Instructor-Led - Virtual Instructor-Led | (click to enroll)
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| 01/18/27 - AGI - Virtual Instructor-Led - Virtual Instructor-Led | (click to enroll)
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| 03/01/27 - AGI - Virtual Instructor-Led - Virtual Instructor-Led | (click to enroll)
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| 04/12/27 - AGI - Virtual Instructor-Led - Virtual Instructor-Led | (click to enroll)
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| 05/24/27 - AGI - Virtual Instructor-Led - Virtual Instructor-Led | (click to enroll)
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| 07/06/27 - AGI - Virtual Instructor-Led - Virtual Instructor-Led | (click to enroll)
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| 08/16/27 - AGI - Virtual Instructor-Led - Virtual Instructor-Led | (click to enroll)
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| 09/27/27 - AGI - Virtual Instructor-Led - Virtual Instructor-Led | (click to enroll)
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What You'll Learn
TOP- Easing with the Graph Editor
- Optimizing Animations with Expressions
- Wiring Parameters with Expressions
- Introducing Motion Sketch
- Animating with the Puppet Tool
- Creating and Working with Shape Layers
- Working with Audio
- Working with 3D layers
- Using Character Animator
- Advanced use of Track Mattes
- Understanding Nested Compositions
- Outputting Animation projects
Outline
TOPEasing with the Graph Editor in After Effects
- What is Easing?
- Understanding the Speed and Value graphs
- Working with Temporal interpolation
- Keyframe Interpolation Types including Linear and Bezier
Optimizing Animations with Expressions
- What are Expressions & Why Use them?
- Adding Expressions to Properties
- Simple Expressions Everyone Can Use including loopOut, wiggle, and random
Wiring Parameters with Expressions
- Wiring Parameters with Expressions
- Adding and Modifying Expressions
- Using the Expression Pick Whip
- Generating Keyframes from Audio Layers
Using Motion Sketch in After Effects
- Using the Motion Sketch panel to capture motion
- Using the Smoother panel to soften movement
Animating with the After Effects Puppet Tool
- Using the Puppet Pin tool
- Using the Starch tool
Creating and Working with Shape Layers in After Effects
- Review: Creating & Editing Shape Layers
- Create Custom Shape Layers with the Pen Tool
- Editing Shape Layer Vertices
- Understanding & Animating Shape Properties
- Adding Operators to Shapes (e.g., Pucker & Bloat, Repeater, etc.)
- Animating Shape Operators
- Importing Shapes from Illustrator or Photoshop
Working with Audio in After Effects
- Adding Markers to Audio
- Working with Audio Effects
- Review: Previewing Audio Files & Looping Audio Files using the Interpret Footage Dialog Box
Working with After Effects 3D layers
- Enabling Layer 3D Properties
- Understanding 3D Transform Properties
- Creating and Using Lights
- Creating and Using Cameras
- Animating In 3D Space
- Understanding Layer Material Options
Using After Effects Character Animator
- Understanding the Adobe Character Animator
- Capturing Voice and Facial Motion
- Adding Additional Animation
- Exporting to After Effects
Advanced use of Track Mattes
- Review: Track Matte Properties such as Luma and Alpha
- Using Video as TrackMattes
- Stylized Use of Track Mattes
Understanding Nested Compositions
- Why use Nested Compositions
- Understanding Precomposing
Outputting Animation projects from After Effects
- Using the Render Queue
- Using the Adobe Media Encoder
- Creating Render Settings Templates
- Creating Output Module Template
