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Skillshare

Complete After Effects Course: Make Video Graphics Today

via Skillshare

Overview

n this After Effects training course, professional motion graphics editor Phil Ebiner takes you from zero to hero. No experience in After Effects or video editing is needed to take this course. You don't even need After Effects. You'll learn how to get a free trial version of After Effects to follow along.

The lessons are meant to teach you how to think like a motion graphics/video effects artist. After Effects is a robust tool that is capable of creating almost any video effect out there. You'll learn all of the basics, intermediate, and some advanced techniques, from working with shapes, text, and textures to video effects, transitions, and 3d camera.

Here is a glimpse of what we'll be covering:

  • After Effects program layout + basics
  • Adding layers and working with transform tools
  • Creating unique shapes with motion
  • Masks and mask animations
  • 3d layers and animations
  • 3D cameras and camera animations
  • Working with Photoshop & After Effects
  • Video FX such as: page turns, fractal noise, color correction
  • Transitions such as: linear & radial wipes
  • Exporting with transparency
  • Exporting for YouTube
  • Green Screen editing in After Effects
  • Getting a Job with After Effects
  • and so much more!

Knowing After Effects is a great skill to have that is in demand and highly marketable. I've landed many jobs with the skills that I teach you in this course.

Now go on... ENROLL!

Syllabus

  • What is this Course?
  • Course Introduction
  • Who is your teacher?
  • Getting a Free Trial of After Effects
  • Program Layout
  • Starting a New Composition
  • Importing Footage
  • Basic Tools
  • Basic Layer Transformations
  • The After Effects Timeline
  • Keyframes
  • Position Animations
  • Opacity Animation
  • Size Animation
  • Rotation Animation
  • Easy Easy
  • Shapes 101
  • Working with Masks
  • Mask Edits
  • Using the Pen Tool
  • Mask Animations 1
  • Mask Animations 2
  • Intro to 3D
  • 3D Animations 1
  • 3D Animations 2
  • 3D Animation - The Dog House
  • Using the 3D Camera 1
  • Using the 3D Camera 2
  • Layer Styles: Drop Shadow
  • Layer Style: Inner Shadows
  • Glow
  • Emboss
  • Overlays
  • Stroke
  • Fractal Noise
  • Lighting Effects
  • Text Effects
  • Stabilization
  • Creating a Starfield
  • Tracking Motion 1
  • Tracking Motion 2
  • CC Page Turn
  • Transfer Modes
  • Working with Premiere Pro
  • Working with Photoshop
  • Pre-Compositions
  • Freeze Frames
  • Stretch & Reverse
  • Time ReMapping
  • Linear & Radial Transitions
  • Lower Third Practice 1
  • Motion Graphics Practice
  • Space Scene Project
  • Color Correction
  • Exporting from After Effects
  • Exporting from After Effects with a Transparent Background
  • Getting a Motion Graphics Job - Tips

Taught by

Phil Ebiner

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