# After Effects Bootcamp Online

Motion graphics and visual effects in After Effects, at your own pace.

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## Overview

After Effects Bootcamp Online introduces the tools motion designers use every day in Adobe After Effects. You animate with keyframes, control what appears on screen with masks, track mattes, and blending modes, and bring type to life with text animators. Layered artwork from Photoshop and Illustrator is imported and animated, so you learn to put existing design assets in motion instead of starting every piece from scratch.

You also get a first look at expressions, which automate motion so you don't have to set every keyframe by hand. The course covers rendering files for the web, social platforms, and broadcast, and shows how to move compositions between After Effects and Premiere Pro using a round-trip workflow. You finish with several polished motion graphics pieces.

## What you'll learn

- Animate layers with keyframes and control timing
- Use masks, track mattes, and blending modes
- Animate type with text animators
- Import and animate Photoshop and Illustrator artwork
- Write introductory expressions to automate motion
- Render for web, social, and broadcast
- Move compositions between After Effects and Premiere Pro
- Produce finished motion graphics pieces

## Curriculum

#### Introduction to After Effects

- Functionality and Uses of After Effects
- Video Basics (Dimensions, Framerate, Timecode, Etc.)

#### After Effects Workflow

- Importing Files
- Creating & Working with Compositions

#### Animating Transform Properties

- Position, Scale, Rotation, Etc.

#### Working with Opacity Effects

- Opacity, Transparency, & Blending Modes

#### Working with Images, Video, & Audio Files

- Looping & Animation

#### Working with Animating Effects

- Different Effects

#### Working with Masks & Track Mattes

- Understanding Masks
- Using Track Mattes

#### Understanding the Timeline

- Timing & Sequencing
- Working with Layer In & Out Points

#### Creating & Animating Text Layers

- Text Formatting
- Working with Text Animators

#### Working with Photoshop & Illustrator Files

- Importing & Using Files

#### Introduction to Expressions

- Using the loopOut() Expression

#### Working with Essential Properties

- Using Essential Properties

#### Exporting Video Files

- Exporting from After Effects

## FAQ

### Who is the target audience for this course?

After Effects Bootcamp Online is a good fit for: Beginners who want a thorough introduction to motion graphics. Video editors who want to add animation and visual effects to their work. Designers who want to bring static artwork to life.

### Is this course open to beginners?

Yes, this course is open to beginners. Students must be comfortable using a computer. No other prior knowledge is required.

### Do you offer payment plans or student financing for this course?

This course does not qualify for payment plans or student financing. See our Payment Options FAQ to find related programs that qualify.

### What is the cancellation and refund policy for this single course?

For this course, you are entitled to a 90% refund (your payment less the nonrefundable 10% registration fee) within 30 days of purchase if you have not accessed the course materials.

### What’s included with my tuition?

A hands-on learning experience working on projects and exercises, which is proven to boost comprehension, retention, and engagement Expert instructors who are industry professionals and experienced educators that are driven to help you succeed Expert support with answers to your questions from real instructors throughout your learning journey Top-notch curricula that have been tried and tested over many years and are consistently improved for an optimal learning experience 30-day access to class recordings to review material at your own pace A certificate of completion to verify your accomplishment The confidence of learning at an accredited institution

### Are there any additional fees or expenses?

There are no extra fees or taxes for our courses. The price you see on this page is the maximum you’ll pay us. However, you may need to obtain required software. We’ll help you get set up with a free trial of paid software prior to the class. Most of our coding classes utilize freely-available open-source software. For most of our design and motion graphics courses, we will help you get set up with a free trial of Adobe Creative Cloud. If you attend the course in-person, we will have a computer already set up for you with all of the required software for no additional cost.

### Do you offer any discounts for this course?

We don’t currently offer discounts as we do our best to affordably price our courses. Take this course as part of a certificate program and save: AI Video & Motion Graphics Bootcamp Online Price: $6,995 | Hours: 276 Hours

## Pricing

**Tuition:** $975