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After Effects Adv | Training Course

This course is for motion graphics designers making the final push to expert status.
The ultimate power-user course for Adobe After Effects.

AFTER EFFECTS EXPERTS | VIDEO EDITING TRAINING | SMALL COURSE SIZES | LONDON & LIVE ONLINE

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Online £499 + VAT

After Effects Adv | Training Course

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What will I learn?

  • Master keyframe interpolation
  • Use time remapping and expressions effectively
  • Explore advanced effects and 3D layers
  • Understand render order and image stabilization
  • Learn Cinema 4D integration
  • Free digital course assets
  • Free post-course helpdesk support
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How good is the course?

  • Average Score 4.9 out of 5
  • Delicious lunch provided
  • Certificate of Achievement
  • 425 reviews

Day One


Keyframing techniques

  • Keyframe interpolation
  • Understand spatial vs. temporal
  • Graph editor use to control keyframes
  • Creating Overshoot easily


Time remapping

  • Blocking areas with keyframes
  • Time remap within the graph editor
  • Frame blending
  • Time remap effects
  • Using expressions to control time flow


Expressions in detail

  • Most common expression problems
  • Creating simulations with simple maths
  • Linking properties in a more complex manner
  • Getting better control of the values
  • Using Variables
  • Dimensions - How many values?
  • The Linear expression
  • Global or Local controls
  • Creating complex expression setups
  • Distance checks and averages
  • Making out own Depth based effects
  • Creating speed based effects
  • Using expressions with 3D layers
  • Solving 2D and 3D layer problems
  • The toComp expression - an essential tool


Advanced Effect usage

  • Procedural textures
  • Better use of simulation effects
  • Fixing effect problems using expressions
  • Logo disintegrations
  • Custom particle effects
  • Footage analysis - what to look for
  • Using effects to detect errors and compression
  • Simulating Camera Aberrations from real cameras
  • Chromatic aberration and Specular bloom


3D Layers - advanced techniques

  • Creating a flexible camera set up
  • Better placement of layers in 3D space
  • Complex movement with the Orbit Null
  • 3D space problems - frames of reference
  • Creating an environment
  • Resolution issues
  • 3D or Camera aware effects
  • Particle systems in 3D
  • Advanced Layer placement - auto orientation to camera


Day Two


Render order

  • Understanding how After Effects processes effects and layers
  • Solving the most common composition problems
  • Practical examples of render order problems and solutions


Image stabilisation

  • Understanding the Warp stabiliser effect
  • Checking for perspective distortion


3D Camera Tracking - 3D with real footage

  • Understanding the track data
  • Compositing layers into a real shot
  • Depth and scale issues
  • Effect usage in the 3D scene
  • Correct depth resolution with toComp
  • Creating a new background plate
  • Using the camera track for compositing
  • Using the track to help with Rotoscope areas
  • Exporting the camera for Cinema 4D integration


Creating a procedural custom logo animation using Expressions

  • Creating the logo in Adobe Illustrator
  • Import and setup
  • Creating the expressions to drive the animation with no keyframes
  • Random motion and rotation
  • Refining the animation
  • Building custom controls
  • Effects and overlays
  • Precomposing and then unfolding the 3D


Cinema4D integration

  • Creating assets in Cinema 4D and usage
  • 2.5D vs Real 3D - understanding the difference
  • Compositing 3D elements into a camera track shot


Best practice in After Effects


Questions and answers


This course is also available as a private course. If you wish we can tailor the content for your team. Please contact us for more details.

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"Very clear teaching. Flexible programme open to questions. Great coverage of 3D and expressions. Highly recommend trainer and course."
The National Gallery
13th January - After Effects CC : Advanced

Latest Reviews
After Effects CC : Advanced
"Not making me feel out of my depth. I felt comfortable to ask any question without judgement, and got a very thorough and detailed response. Wolf was class."
Twelve
  • 18th December
After Effects CC : Advanced
"I walked away with a completely new view on my program, I've learned invaluable information I can't wait to use in my role"
The Financial Times
  • 24th October
After Effects CC : Advanced
"Wolf was extremely knowledgeable on the subject. He also gave all of us time to ask questions where the subjects were close to our work. He didn't shy away from any questions and was able to answer with confidence and an impressive level of depth. I found the whole environment friendly and felt confident to speak up when I needed to. Great course, thank you."
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  • 21st October