Adobe After Effects Essentials Vfx Training Course

VFX ,motion graphics , 3d , after effects basics

What you'll learn

You will know how to use After Effects to make your videos better than ever

Know how to create a video project from start to finish in After Effects

Add creative visual effects to your video projects

You will be comfortable using After Effects - even if you're a beginner

Create professional motion graphics that improve your videos

Export high quality videos from After Effects and know how to use it with Premiere Pro efficiently

Requirements

No Prior Knowledge of After Effects, Visual Effects or Motion Graphics Required

A working copy of preferably After Effects CC 2022 or CC 2023

All project files are available in After Effects CC 2020, CC 2019 and CC 2018

Description

Module 1:  Working in the Visual Effects and Motion Graphics Industry Part IDetermine w knowledge of techniques for communicating ideas about project plans with peers and clients.Demonstrate knowledge of basic project management concepts.Identify legal and ethical considerations for using third-party content.Identify when and how to obtain permissions to use images, audio, or footage.Module 2:  Working in the Visual Effects and Motion Graphics Industry Part IIDemonstrate knowledge of digital video and audio terminology.Demonstrate knowledge of how color is represented in digital video.Understand and use key terms related to video and audio postproduction.Demonstrate knowledge of common animation terms and principles.Demonstrate knowledge of standard compositing techniques.Define common cinematic composition terms and principles.Identify general design principles and guidelines for motion graphics.Module 3: Project Setup and InterfaceChoose appropriate project settings to meet requirements.Create and modify compositions to match the delivery requirements.Identify, navigate, and manipulate elements of the After Effects interface.Customize and manage workspaces.Configure application preferences.Controlling and working with the timeline and media.Use markers.Use guides and grids.Import media from various sources.Manage assets/footage in an After Effects project.Module 4:  Organizing ProjectsRecognize the different types of layers in the Timeline panel.Use the Timeline panel to manage layers.Manage multiple layers in a complex composition.Adjust a layer’s visibility.Create, apply, and manipulate masks and track mattes.Module 5:  Creating and Modifying Visual Elements Part ICreate visual elements using a variety of tools.Place assets into a composition.Create text in a composition.Adjust paragraph settings.Animate text.Adjust layers using a variety of tools.Transform visual elements in the composition.Module 6:  Creating and Modifying Visual Elements Part IIChange the speed of a video clip.Use basic auto-correction methods and tools.Apply and adjust a video effect or preset to a layer.Use 3D space to modify composition elements.Create composites.Apply and modify effects and presets on multiple layers.Apply and adjust transformations using keyframes.Animate effects using keyframes.Module 7:  Publishing Digital MediaCheck a composition for errors and verify specifications.Archive a project.Export frames.Export a composition.Prepare for the Adobe Certified Professional Exam

Overview

Section 1: Module 01 : Introduction to VFX and its theoretical knowledge

Lecture 1 Introduction to VFX and its theoretical knowledge

Section 2: Module 02 : Working in the Visual Effects and Motion Graphics Industry

Lecture 2 Module 02 : Working in the Visual Effects and Motion Graphics Industry

Section 3: Module 03 : Intro to After Effects

Lecture 3 Theory Supplement

Lecture 4 After Effect Interface

Lecture 5 Creating Compositions

Lecture 6 FrameRates

Lecture 7 Timeline

Lecture 8 Zooming & Navigating

Lecture 9 Importing Videos

Lecture 10 Importing Photoshop File

Lecture 11 Importing Image Sequence

Lecture 12 Ruler & Grids

Section 4: Working with layers within after effects

Lecture 13 Working with layers

Lecture 14 Different types of layers

Lecture 15 Masking

Lecture 16 Track Matte

Lecture 17 Shape Layers

Section 5: Editing and Managing the Layers

Lecture 18 Layer Property Position

Lecture 19 Layer Property Anchor Point

Lecture 20 Layer Property Rotation

Lecture 21 Layer Property Opacity

Lecture 22 Layer Property Scale

Lecture 23 Parenting

Lecture 24 Type Tool Overview

Lecture 25 Animating Text

Section 6: Composting Different layers and Elements

Lecture 26 Color Grading

Lecture 27 Chroma Removal

Lecture 28 Editing Gun Shot

Lecture 29 Replacing Screen

Section 7: Rendering your videos

Lecture 30 Packaging Files

Lecture 31 28.Render Queue

Lecture 32 Media Encoder Queue

Novices stepping into the world of After Effects who are keen to learn the core skills of Compositing, Visual Effects, and Motion Graphics.,Intermediate users of After Effects looking to refine their craft, discover new techniques, and elevate their video production skills.,YouTube creators aspiring to enhance their videos with polished Motion Graphics, captivating Titles, professional Lower Thirds, and dynamic VFX.,Video Editors aiming to infuse their projects with top-notch Visual Effects and engaging Motion Graphics,Motion graphics designers seeking to expand their repertoire and stay on top of industry trends.,Motion graphics artists eager to delve deeper into the realm of motion design and breathe life into their artwork through animation.