Intro to Adobe After Effects
Intro to Adobe After Effects
Opening Adobe After Effects can be incredibly intimidating for a new user.
As an industry standard platform, it is an incredible asset for any creative to have in their toolbox but where do you get started?
Our 6-week (18 hours) introductory course aims to help students get a foundational understanding of this program through project-based learning and guided exercises.
Students must have a strong understanding of non-linear editing on such as Final Cut Pro, Premiere Pro, Avid, or DaVinci before enrolling in this course. This course is intended for video editors or animators who want to dive into the world of After Effects.
Topics covered include but are not limited to:
Getting to Know the Workflow
Creating a Basic Animation Using Effects and Presets
Animating Text
Shapes
Animating a Multimedia Presentation
Animating Layers
Working With Masks
Distorting Objects with the Puppet Tools
Using the Roto Brush Tool
Performing Color Correction
Building 3D Objects
Using 3D Features
Advanced Editing Techniques
Rendering and Outputting
Access to:
Video assets pack
Real professional feedback from an industry professional
Learning-while-doing exploring multiple examples and scenarios
This course will take place at Austin School of Film in our iMac computer lab with 24” iMac computers + M1 processor. All materials, equipment, software, and computer provided for the duration of the class. All materials, equipment, software, and computer provided for the duration of the class.
INSTRUCTOR: Gary Girbich is a graduate of the University of Texas Film School and an instructor of Adobe After Effects CC (Creative Cloud) and Adobe Premiere Pro CC courses at the Austin School of Film. Gary has worked professionally in Film and Broadcast Television. He has also written a book based on a true WWII story entitled Patton’s Lost Platoon, which was an Amazon Breakthrough Novel Award Quarterfinalist in 2010. Gary continues to write novels, scripts and short form projects, and remains actively engaged in production and post-production.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND: Whether you are an experienced editor transitioning from other editing platforms like Avid, Sony Vegas, iMovie and Final Cut Pro or you are interested in expanding your skillset to advanced editing knowledge and techniques; this class will provide advanced knowledge and skills needed to edit effectively. Digital Video Certificate students may take this course in replacement of the Final Cut Pro Advanced class.
NOTE: All software training classes take place in MMAC's iMac computer lab. All software courses are taught on iMac computers. Mac experience is strongly suggested but not required.
PRE-REQUISITES: Intro to Adobe Premiere Pro or similar skillset. Students must be at least 16 years old to take this class.
SUPPLIES: All included including iMac workstation and software for the duration of the course.
CERTIFICATE: ASoF Digital Video Certificate editing class.
PAYMENT PLANS: Payment plans are available to anyone for any class or workshop. We suggest 25% of the tuition price as your “down payment”. The additional balance can then be split in up to 1-4 equal payments over the course of weeks or months. All payment plans are customized, to inquire & get started on a plan, please email classes@austinfilmschool.org.
This course and all ASoF courses are certified with the Texas Education Agency (TEA) to provide Continue Professional Educational (CPE) credits.
