Bring motion and energy to your work through After Effects animation projects. Classes cover timing, composition, and dynamic visual storytelling.
Learn to create compelling video content with Adobe After Effects. This course covers the basics of animation, text effects, and file integration needed to start creating impressive visual content from scratch. Get hands-on experience with real-world projects taught by an experienced instructor.
Learn motion graphics and visual effects with Adobe After Effects and Premiere Pro. Develop your skills in animation, video editing, and special effects, and create a motion graphics demo reel to showcase your work to potential clients or employers.
Develop high-impact motion graphics and visual effects while preparing for the Adobe After Effects Certification exam through hands-on classes and private tutoring. This in-depth program covers beginner to advanced techniques, equipping you with the skills and credentials to stand out in animation and video production.
Dive into the dynamic world of Adobe After Effects with this advanced course, designed to elevate your animation and motion graphics skills. From mastering 3D layers and custom shapes to optimizing animations with expressions, you'll create captivating visuals that stand out in any project.
This course unlocks the power of Adobe After Effects, teaching you to create stunning visual effects and professional-grade motion graphics. Master techniques like motion tracking, compositing, and time remapping to take your video projects to new heights of creativity and impact.
Become a skilled Video Editor and Motion Graphics Designer by learning Adobe Premiere Pro, and After Effects. Develop creative techniques and concepts for editing videos, and showcase your skills by creating a professional demo reel.
As the industry standard for post-production, effects, compositing, and animation, Adobe After Effects is one of the most essential tools for motion designers and creative professionals who create videos and animations. Bring stories to life, edit effects, and enjoy endless creative potential from its visual effects library. After Effects has been used to create special effects and animation in movies like Star Trek, Star Wars, and The Last of Us series.
Skilled After Effects users have the ability to edit colors, adjust the lighting, and create Hollywood-level video effects, including fireworks, smoke, bubbles, and so much more. This software allows you to stitch together individual footage to create a seamless video and add graphics to make it look like they were filmed simultaneously.
Understanding this tool enables users to develop compelling commercials, presentations, animations, and more as motion designers, video editors, and animators. After Effects works in tandem with other Adobe Creative Cloud apps, most notably, learning Adobe Premiere Pro, in addition to After Effects, can make you creatively unstoppable in motion graphics creation and editing.
The two primary career pathways for utilizing After Effects are video and animation. Atlanta is home to numerous major production companies, including Tyler Perry Studios, Crazy Legs Productions, and CrushHouse Arts Entertainment, among others, which means After Effects skills are highly sought after. Notable companies like Cartoon Network and Adult Swim, both known for their animation and video productions, also contribute to a vibrant job market for After Effects professionals.
You can utilize After Effects skills to work on TV shows, films, advertisements, video games, and videos as a Video Editor, Animator, Video Manager, or Motion Graphics Designer. Atlanta has ample job opportunities available for those skilled in After Effects, including roles such as Video Editors or Animators.
Video editors use After Effects to alter their videos, create special effects, adjust lighting, and more. These professionals can earn an annual salary of $54,000 in Atlanta. Animators create 2D, 3D, or motion graphics animations to create and adjust visual layers. 2D animators can earn an average of $66,000 per year, while 3D animators can earn an average annual salary of $90,000. Motion graphics designers, who may work for companies like 22squared or Moxie, can wear many hats, from animators and animation managers to brand experts. Video managers often bring in strong project management skills and must be able to communicate with others in a team using After Effects. Video Managers can earn an annual salary of $62,000 in Atlanta.
Freelance multimedia artists and video editors who are skilled in After Effects can decide how much they make, so their salary ranges from $40,000 a year to more than $200,000 a year, depending on experience, clientele, and project capacity. Video managers tend to make around $50,000 a year, while animators enjoy an average salary of $70,000.
With the presence of established companies and a growing media scene, Atlanta offers a solid platform for professionals looking to leverage their After Effects skills.
Learning live online offers many of the same benefits of learning in-person, but with the added benefit of learning in your own environment. Synchronous online learning offers the same consistency, attention, and accountability as in-person, allowing you to get your questions answered in real-time, relate to your peers, and expand your professional network.
Noble Desktop is a leading host of live online After Effects classes, including a six-hour one-day basics training, an 18-hour After Effects in a Day introductory class, and an After Effects Advanced class. The introductory class covers the basics of After Effects to get you started editing videos, and the advanced course will take your skills to the next level so you can truly master the software and create breathtaking videos. If you want to skip the two-part course and engage in an immersive learning experience that will take you from beginner to expert After Effects user, the After Effects Bootcamp is right for you. Finally, you can take a deeper dive and get familiar with motion graphics and video editing with Noble Desktop’s fully immersive Motion Graphics Certificate or the Video Editing and Motion Graphics Certificate.
Interested in upskilling or reskilling your corporate team? Noble Desktop offers onsite or online After Effects training for your team in Atlanta. Hosted at your office or virtually from ours, Noble can customize a training program to suit the needs of your team. If you don’t need something custom, consider the open enrollment group classes, where your employees can enroll in any of Noble’s pre-scheduled offerings and get a discount when multiple vouchers are purchased. If you’d like more information, contact Noble today!
Atlanta’s professional scene is diverse and powerful, making it perfect for anyone looking to expand their skills in tech, design, business, or data. As one of the Southeast’s most important hubs for companies, the city brings together industries like finance, media, technology, and logistics. Through Noble Desktop’s network of experienced instructors, Atlanta-based professionals can access training from experts who truly understand the local job market.
These instructors have spent years in their fields and have developed a sense of pride in imparting their knowledge to others. This is a surefire way for students to turn their interests into real-world, applicable skills. After Effects powers today’s motion graphics and animation work, from title sequences to advanced visual effects. Students learning from Noble Desktop's Atlanta team will benefit from instructors who break down complex features into practical steps, making it easier to build polished animations.
Based in Atlanta, Georgia, Willie Morris is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) with over 30 years of experience leading initiatives across government, aviation, and transportation industries. Willie, a retired U.S. Air Force veteran, has also held roles with the Department of Homeland Security and the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority. He has served as a Registered Educational Provider with the Project Management Institute and an Authorized Training Partner with Rita Mulcahy Learning Solutions. Drawing on his background of teaching PMP Exam Prep Certification courses, Willie now instructs professionals in Atlanta and nationwide, helping teams in federal industries strengthen their leadership and project management skills.
Kimberly Peppers dedicated 37 years to federal service, building her career through a range of audit, budget, and program analysis roles. Over the course of those decades, she rose to senior leadership positions, including Regional Inspector General and Audit Director across different federal agencies. She earned her Doctorate in Business Administration while simultaneously working on audit and investigative assignments in the Middle East. After retiring from federal service, Kim continued work in the public sector by moving into the federal consulting field. She is also an instructor at Graduate School USA, teaching mainly finance and accounting classes.
With more than 20 years of both personal and professional involvement in government HR, Ashley is an experienced human resources professional and educator. She currently works as an instructor at Graduate School USA, where she earned a reputation for delivering comprehensive marketing, project management, and HR concepts in a clear, understandable way. Drawing on her extensive experience, Ashley brings a unique twist to her courses through real-life, practical examples that help students bridge the gap between theory and actual application of the skills. Ashley holds a Master’s in Public Administration and remains dedicated to strengthening the public service sector through professional development and advanced education.