Animation Classes Baltimore, MD

In this certificate program, participants will learn the skills needed to get started in the field of motion graphics and video editing. Students will learn how to work with two industry-standard apps: Adobe After Effects and Adobe Premiere Pro. Students will also be introduced to the principles of motion graphics as well as the best practices to go from concept to completion. Attendees will learn the skills needed to start a career as a motion designer or video editor and walk away with a video demo reel or portfolio to show prospective employers or clients. The program includes a free retake and several step-by-step workbooks.

In this 18-hour class, participants will learn the important fundamentals of Adobe After Effects so they can start creating incredible motion graphics and visual effects right away. Attendees will learn to animate graphics, text, and photos. Students will learn to import designs (created in Photoshop and Illustrator) into After Effects, animate those designs, work with a timeline, keyframes, basic and custom easing (including the graph editor), and export the final animation as a video or animated GIF. Students will also learn to work with null objects, hold keyframes, start working with 3D objects, use video footage to create a movie title sequence, and more. The class includes a free retake and a step-by-step workbook.

Learn video editing, motion graphics (animation and video effects), and audio editing. Master Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, and Audition. Then showcase what you've learned by creating video editing and motion graphics demo reels. This course comes with one-on-one mentoring sessions where you'll receive career advice, interview prep, and resume advising from an industry expert.

In this Cinema 4D course, participants learn the basics of creating and animating objects in 3D. Topics covered include fundamental animation concepts, moving objects throughout a scene, creating realistic 3D models using lighting, and integration with After Effects. This class is great for graphic artists who wish to expand their skill set and gain an understanding of working in a 3D environment.

In this 6-hour class, participants will get started with the basics of Adobe After Effects for creating animations and motion graphics. Attendees will learn to animate graphics and text. Students will import designs (created in Photoshop and Illustrator) into After Effects, animate them, work with a timeline, keyframes, basic easing, and discover how to export the final animation as a video or animated GIF, plus much more. The class includes a free retake and a step-by-step workbook.

This comprehensive course offers an in-depth overview of Adobe After Effects. Students will learn how to develop dynamic visual assets with professional quality motion graphics and visual effects. They will learn how to enhance video, eLearning and other types of projects, utilizing best design practices.

In this comprehensive 5-day After Effects course, students will learn beginner to advanced techniques in Adobe After Effects, including video blending, advanced text effects, keying effects, track mattes, as well as motion and mask tracking. You will then go on to learn the techniques of nesting and precomposing. More advanced techniques will be covered, such as footage keying in Mocha AE will be covered, as well as editing masks, time effects, and basic expression tools. Other topics included will be Kinetic Typography, Motion Graphics, Motion Tracking, Cinemagraphs, and Planar Tracking. Students will receive an Adobe Nationally Recognized Course Certificate upon completion.

This 3-day introductory course will introduce students to the fundamentals of Adobe After Effects, including working with Photoshop and Illustrator as well as other file types. Students will then progress to learning more comprehensive subjects, from motion tracking to precomping, nesting, and video blending. Advanced text effects, as well as keying and track mattes, will be covered as well. General subjects covered will involve learning Kinetic Typography, Motion Graphics, Motion Tracking, and Cinemagraphs, allowing students to grasp the fundamentals of design and animation necessary for After Effects work.

In this 2-day intermediate After Effects course, students will learn the fundamentals of expression tools, time effects, particle effects, and energy effects. Students will also learn advanced mask tracking within After Effects and Mocha AE as well as video compositing. Lumetri Color will be covered. Lastly, an optional course on 3D techniques within After Effects and Cinema 4D Lite will be offered. An Adobe Nationally Recognized Course Certificate will be given to those who complete the course.

This is a 3-day course that gives students foundational skills in Adobe After Effects. Students will learn how to animate text and images, create motion graphics, and develop 3D content. Students will also have an opportunity to practice working with masks, adding lens flares, using puppet tools, and employing advanced editing techniques.

Create video effects and motion graphics that enhance real-world projects and presentations in this three-day intermediate Adobe After Effects course. Participants who are familiar with After Effects and Photoshop basics usually do well in this course. Core concepts include 3D kinetic typography, expressions, audio linking, infographic techniques, and special effects. Specific topics include color correction, workflow management, animation and shapes, 3D capabilities, camera control, particle generation, and advanced effects.

Grasp the basics of Cinema 4D, so you can use it to create and manage projects, in this three-day class. Participants with some familiarity with this platform usually do well in this course. Specific topics include Cinema 4D basics, splines, generators, lighting, texturing, animation, rendering, and compositing.

This 3-day course on Adobe Animate CC offers a comprehensive introduction. Students will learn how to use the Adobe Animate workspace and understand how the tool works. Then, students will learn how to create graphics, texts and symbols, animate symbols and transformations, and add advanced motion tweens. At the completion of the course, students will be able to publish their work for Flash or HTML5.

The 2-day advanced After Effects course teaches individuals the more advanced features of After Effects. Topics include 3D features, the 3D camera tracker, roto brush, particles, simulation, effects, and more to use the After Effect with a high level of proficiency.This course is taught by industry-certified professionals with broad experience with the software.

This comprehensive After Effects program offers extensive training for individuals who want to learn to create motion graphics. This intensive 4-day course is open to beginners and covers beginner through advanced topics in After Effects. Students will get comfortable in the tool and start working on projects with layers, keyframes, text, effects, and more.This course is taught by industry-certified professionals with broad experience with the software.

This 2-day comprehensive course offers an in-depth introduction to Adobe After Effects. Students will learn how to develop dynamic visual assets with professional quality motion graphics and visual effects. They will learn how to enhance video, eLearning, and other types of projects, utilizing best design practices. This course is taught by industry-certified professionals with broad experience with the software.

This 2-day program teaches advanced skills with Maxon's Cinema 4D tool. Students will learn advanced features and techniques for texturing, rendering, animating, compositing, and modeling. They will learn how Maxon interfaces with After Effects and how to use these tools for the creation of effects. This course is taught by industry-certified professionals with broad experience with the software.

This 4-day bootcamp teaches introductory and advanced skills in Maxon's Cinema 4D. Students will learn how to create animation projects building from 3D objects. They will explore advanced features for modeling, rendering, texturing, compositing, and more. This course is taught by industry-certified professionals with broad experience with the software.

This 2-day program teaches the fundamentals of creating animation projects with Maxon's Cinema 4D. Students will gain the basic skills to use this tool to create powerful 4D animations, working with C4D and Adobe After Effects. This course is taught by industry-certified professionals with broad experience with the software.

This 2-day program teaches students how to effectively use Maxon's Cinema 4D Lite to create 3D animations. This course will teach students how to use 3D modeling, camera tracking, multi-pass rendering, and shadow casting with layers. This course is taught by industry-certified professionals with broad experience with the software.