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Skillshare

Learn Adobe After Effects CC for Beginners

via Skillshare

Overview

Start learning the basics of Adobe After Effects in this complete introduction guide. This class does not cover boring technical stuff, but rather practical examples and real situations. By the end of the class, you'll have a complete fundamental understanding of Adobe After Effects and will be able to create your own visual effects and motion graphics.

THE INSTRUCTOR

Did you always wanted to make your own movie special effects or motion graphics animations? Then I'll be super exited to introduce you into the wonderful world of Adobe After Effects!

My name is Jordy Vandeput and I've been teaching online classes for more than 10 years. With over 2 Million subscribers on YouTube, I teach the world about filmmaking and video editing in a fun and exciting style.

In this class, you'll be my apprentice and I'm the mad scientist! 

WHAT WILL I LEARN?

  • The User Interface and functionalities of the most important panels
  • Masking and compositing
  • Blending and working with stock visuals
  • Tracking (Mask, Motion and Camera)
  • Text and Shapes
  • Animations and motion design
  • Generated Visual Effects

FOR WHO IS THIS CLASS?

Any enthusiast who's already familiar with basic video editing and likes to learn how Visual Effects and Motion Design works. You don't need any pre-knowledge of Adobe After Effects as this class begins from the start!

Syllabus

  • Introduction
  • The Workspace
  • The Timeline and Layers
  • Working with Libraries
  • Creating Masks
  • Blending Layers
  • Creating Effects
  • Animations and Keyframes
  • Green Keying
  • Mask Tracking
  • Motion tracking
  • 3D Camera Tracking
  • Working with Text
  • Graphics and Shapes
  • Advanced Animations
  • Expressions
  • Export your Video
  • Conclusion

Taught by

Jordy Vandeput

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