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Learn After Effects to Advance Your Career

After Effects is the industry-standard motion graphics software. It can handle everything from simple moving titles to full-on 3D stereo composing. After Effects is used behind the scenes of major television shows, movies, video games, advertisements, and videos made for the web. Learning After Effects opens doors to a variety of careers in animation and video.

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After Effects is the leading software for motion graphics. It’s used to animate titles, create full animation movies and shows, add visual effects, and for smaller projects like infographics. It’s made by Adobe and it’s compatible with other Adobe products, which makes it a versatile tool with a familiar environment for most animators and video editors.

There are two main career paths that utilize After Effects on a daily basis: animation and video. Animation can be split into three categories including 2D, 3D, and Motion Graphics. Each of these jobs uses After Effects to create animations but in a different way. Video editors also use After Effects, and often to create animations, primarily to adjust the way their videos look.

After Effects gives 2D Animators incredible control when creating animations from digitally drawn frames. It can be used to build character rigs, infographic animations, animate website banners, and more. 3D Animators use After Effects for rendering, modeling, character rigging, camera angles, visual effects, and work with layers that were created in Adobe Illustrator.

Motion Graphics Designers create animated typography, special effects, secondary animations, glows and light rays, special effects, expressions, and more. They can work as animators, branding experts who multitask with graphic design, or managers who oversee animators and special effects teams.

Video Editors create special effects, intro and outro sequences, and small animated graphics with After Effects. They also use it to change lighting and color grading within their videos. A Video Manager often oversees Video Editors and knows how to use After Effects to make adjustments to an Editor’s work as well as to explain their ideas to an Editor.

While After Effects is an incredibly robust and powerful tool for any animator or video editor to learn, it's not the only skill you’ll need to land one of these jobs. You should also learn skills like storyboarding, Cinema 4D, drawing, communication, character conception, layout design, camera angles, and key scenes. Other Adobe software such as Photoshop, Premiere Pro, and Illustrator will also come in handy.

After Effects Career Options

Here are a few career paths for which you’ll likely need After Effects skills in order to succeed. We also include additional info about their average salaries, their day-to-day responsibilities, and a link to learn more about each career.

  • Video Editor

    Indeed Avg. Salary

    $41K / year

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    Glassdoor Avg. Salary

    $53K / year

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    Video editors work on films from script to post-production. Working closely with their teams, they help with script and storyboard development, sound editing, and video layouts. Video editors are responsible for ensuring sequence and continuity throughout the film. They work with producers and directors as they develop treatments and storytelling approaches.

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    Learn about becoming a Video Editor
  • 2D Animator

    Indeed Avg. Salary

    $54K / year

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    Glassdoor Avg. Salary

    $69K / year

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    2D animators develop storyboards, characters, and backgrounds to bring stories to life in 2D. Working with software such as Adobe After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator, and 2D animators provide creative support to art directors in a variety of industries. 2D animators can work for studios or design firms, or as freelance independent contractors.

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    Learn about becoming a 2D Animator
  • 3D Animator

    Indeed Avg. Salary

    $83K / year

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    Glassdoor Avg. Salary

    $69K / year

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    3D animators take ideas and turn them into three-dimensional images and animations. Using their understanding of human and animal movement, 3d animators can create rich, realistic experiences. 3d animators work on movies and games, as well as some websites and online media. 3d animators create amusement park experiences such as those at Walt Disney World or Universal Studios.

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    Learn about becoming a 3D Animator
  • Video Manager

    Indeed Avg. Salary

    $63K / year

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    Glassdoor Avg. Salary

    $59K / year

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    Video managers take assets from ideation to post-production. Beginning with storyboards and scripts, video managers help guide the development of media assets of all kinds. Some video producers create digital ads, and others produce television shows or movies.

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    Learn about becoming a Video Manager
  • Motion Graphics Designer

    Glassdoor Avg. Salary

    $60K / year

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    Motion Graphics Designers, sometimes referred to as MoGraph professionals, use visual effects and animation to create artwork for: television, film, tech devices, software, live-video, video games, applications, and the web.

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    Learn about becoming a Motion Graphics Designer

Enroll in an After Effects Course to Jumpstart your Career

To obtain the After Effects skills needed for one of the careers above, enroll in one of the courses listed below. You can find even more After Effects courses, available live online or in your area, on our After Effects courses page.

  • Adobe After Effects Level 1 Learn The Skills Guarantee™

    Adobe After Effects is a powerful tool for animation and video post-production. It can be used to create stand-alone videos, animations, special effects, animated titles, and much more. Use it to create compelling video content for broadcast TV and web.

    Learn more & register Explore Noble Desktop’s After Effects courses
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    • $975
    • 18 hours
    • Free retake
    • Available live online

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  • Noble Desktop After Effects Level 1

    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.

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    Locations:
    • NYC
    • Live Online
    • $975
    • 18 Hours
    • Weekdays or Evenings
    • Beginner
    • Free Retake
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  • Noble Desktop After Effects in a Day

    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.

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    Locations:
    • NYC
    • Live Online
    • $325
    • 6 Hours
    • Weekdays or Evenings
    • Beginner
    • Free Retake
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  • Noble Desktop After Effects Level 2

    In this 18-hour class, participants will take their After Effects skills to the next level. Students will integrate video footage with graphics using masks, learn green screen removal, create lower third graphics, sync animation to audio, and more. Attendees will create a simple character animation, rotoscope live-action, and use scripts to automate tasks. Students will have the opportunity to work on real-world projects to cement their understanding of the tools and key concepts covered in this course. The class includes a free retake and a step-by-step workbook.

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    Locations:
    • NYC
    • Live Online
    • $975
    • 18 Hours
    • Weekdays or Evenings
    • Advanced
    • Free Retake
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  • Training Connection After Effects 2020 Fundamentals

    In this course, students will learn the fundamentals of Adobe After Effects. This 3-day program will teach students how to use many of Adobe After Effects’ basic features. Intended for graphic and video professionals, this course covers will prepare students to work with masks, 3D motion graphics, animating 2D text, and dynamic workflows. Taught by professionals in a face-to-face environment, students will gain skills through hands-on projects and real-time collaboration.

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    Locations:
    • Los Angeles
    • Chicago
    • $1,395
    • 3 Days
    • Weekdays
    • Beginner
    • Free Retake
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  • Training Connection After Effects 2020 Advanced

    Novice users of Adobe After Effects can expand their skills by taking this 2-day course. This course teaches students more advanced functions, such as camera workflows, compositing techniques, particle effects, color grading, and keying techniques. Students will learn from professionals in a face-to-face environment, giving them real-time support and the opportunity to collaborate. This program is intended as a follow-up to the fundamentals course and will provide students a more advanced skill set.

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    Locations:
    • Los Angeles
    • Chicago
    • $895
    • 2 Days
    • Weekdays
    • Intermediate
    • Free Retake
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  • American Graphics Institute After Effects Bootcamp

    This comprehensive After Effects program offers extensive training for individuals looking to create motion graphics. This intensive 1-week 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.

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    Locations:
    • Boston
    • Philadelphia
    • Live Online
    • $1,590
    • 4 Days
    • Weekdays
    • Beginner
    • Free Retake
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  • American Graphics Institute After Effects Training Class - Introduction

    In this introductory After Effects course, students will start leverage After Effects to create visual and audio effects. Students will begin working in the tool and producing projects in After Effects. This course will cover layers, keyframes, text, effect, 3D capabilities, and more with hands-on learning.

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    Locations:
    • Boston
    • Philadelphia
    • Live Online
    • $795
    • 2 Days
    • Weekdays
    • Beginner
    • Free Retake
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  • American Graphics Institute After Effects Training Class - Advanced

    In this After Effects course, you'll gain access to advanced skills for creating dynamic multimedia content and motion graphics. This course builds on the introductory After Effects course by providing you with additional skills, tips, and tricks to improve your efficiency and creativity with the tool.

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    Locations:
    • Boston
    • Philadelphia
    • Live Online
    • $795
    • 2 Days
    • Weekdays
    • Intermediate
    • Free Retake
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  • Ledet Training Adobe After Effects 101 - After Effects Essentials

    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.

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    Locations:
    • Atlanta
    • Los Angeles
    • Houston
    • San Diego
    • Washington, D.C.
    • Denver
    • Chicago
    • Live Online
    • Boston
    • Phoenix
    • Portland
    • Columbus
    • Miami
    • Raleigh
    + 9 more
    • $1,299
    • 3 Days
    • Weekdays
    • Beginner
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  • Lumenbrite After Effects Training: Bootcamp

    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.

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    Locations:
    • Austin
    • Phoenix
    • Houston
    • Live Online
    • Los Angeles
    • San Antonio
    • Atlanta
    • Dallas
    • Washington, D.C.
    + 4 more
    • $1,995
    • 5 Days
    • Weekdays
    • Beginner
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