After Effects Course Online (Self-Paced)

Self-paced online training with expert support

Learn to create engaging video content using Adobe After Effects. This course introduces the fundamentals of animation, text effects, and file integration to help you start building impressive visual content from scratch. Gain hands-on experience through real-world projects led by an experienced instructor.

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This course includes

  • 18 hours of project-based training from experts
  • 53 training videos
  • Access to Adobe After Effects
  • Learn from an Adobe Certified Professional
  • 1-on-1 bonus training
  • Proprietary workbook included
  • Retake for free within 1 year
  • Verified digital certificate of completion

This course is self-paced. For live online or in-person instruction, take the After Effects Bootcamp.

Learn to Create Animated Motion Graphics

Discover the fundamentals of Adobe After Effects in this introductory course, designed to get you started with creating compelling video content. Animate transform properties like position and scale, and master text and shape animations to bring your projects to life.

This course introduces essential video concepts to help you understand the core principles of motion graphics animation. You’ll explore transparency effects, including blending modes and opacity animations, and learn how to apply and animate effects for professional-looking results.

Gain practical experience through hands-on, real-world projects and step-by-step exercises led by an experienced motion graphics instructor. By the end of this course, you'll have a solid foundation in After Effects and be ready to create animations, titles, and other dynamic visuals with confidence. Whether you're a complete beginner or looking to solidify your skills, this After Effects course provides the perfect starting point for success in motion graphics animation.

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Lesson 1: Introduction to After Effects
Lesson 2: After Effects Workflow
Lesson 3: Animating Transform Properties
Lesson 4: Creating & Animating Text Layers
Lesson 5: Working with Images, Video, & Audio Files
Lesson 6: Working with Animating Effects
Lesson 7: Working with Essential Properties
Lesson 8: Working with Opacity Effects
Lesson 9: Exporting Video Files
Lesson 10: Understanding the Timeline
Lesson 11: Working with Masks & Track Mattes
Lesson 12: Creating & Animating Text Layers
Lesson 13: Introduction to Expressions
Lesson 14: Working With Essential Properties

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