# After Effects Course Online (Self-Paced) Canonical URL: ## Overview #### 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. ## What you'll learn - Learn to animate photos, text, and graphics - Use timeless animation principles to create interesting and dynamic animations - Understand the After Effects workflow - Master position, scale, rotation, and opacity effects - Utilize masks and track mattes to enhance videos with special effects - Integrate files seamlessly by importing and animating Photoshop, Illustrator, and audio files - Export professional videos using essential properties and expressions for high-quality output ## Curriculum #### Introduction to After Effects - Functionality and Uses of After Effects - Video Basics (Dimentions, Framerate, Timecode, Etc.) #### After Effects Workflow - Importing Files - Creating & Working with Compositions #### Animating Transform Properties - Position, Scale, Rotation, Etc. #### Working with Opacity Effects - Opacity, Transparency, & Blending Modes #### Working with Images, Video, & Audio Files - Looping & Animation #### Working with Animating Effects - Different Effects #### Working with Masks & Track Mattes - Understanding Masks - Using Track Mattes #### Understanding the Timeline - Timing & Sequencing - Working with Layer In & Out Points #### Creating & Animating Text Layers - Text Formatting - Working with Text Animators #### Working with Photoshop & Illustrator Files - Importing & Using Files #### Introduction to Expressions - Using the LoopOut() Expression #### Working with Essential Properties - Using Essential Properties #### Exporting Video Files - Exporting from After Effects ## Instructors ### Jerron Smith — Program Director & Senior Instructor Jerron has more than 25 years of experience working with graphics and video and expert-level certifications in Adobe After Effects, Premiere Pro, Photoshop, and Illustrator along with an extensive knowledge of other animation programs like Cinema 4D, Adobe Animate, and 3DS Max. He has authored multiple books and video training series on computer graphics software such as: After Effects, Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Flash (back when it was a thing). He has taught at the college level for over 20 years at schools such as NYCCT (New York City College of Technology), NYIT (The New York Institute of Technology), and FIT (The Fashion Institute of Technology). Learn more about [Jerron Smith's](/jerron-smith) background and expertise. ### Stephen MacGillivray — Instructor Stephen teaches classes in the Motion Graphics and Video Editing Certificate programs. In addition to his work with Noble Desktop, Stephen teaches Nonfiction and Fiction Video Production, Motion Graphics, and Introduction to Film Production to grades 9-12 at LREI, a private K-12 school in New York’s Greenwich Village. In addition to teaching media classes, he runs his own production company, Indian summer Media. Through ISM he works as a freelance producer, specializing in documentary style films. Stephen holds a B.A. in Classics from Concordia University in Montreal and an MFA in Screenwriting from Columbia University. While an accomplished professional his most beloved project has been raising his two young daughters, Margaret and Grace. ### Michael Venzor — Instructor Michael Venzor is a multi-disciplinary filmmaker, video editor, and motion graphics artist with over twenty years of professional experience across television and short films, commercial projects, and educational media. His background spans the full post-production pipeline, including editing, animation, visual storytelling, and workflow design. A dedicated educator and mentor, Michael has spent years teaching video editing and animation to students of all experience levels, helping them build both technical proficiency and creative confidence. His teaching style emphasizes real-world workflows, thoughtful problem-solving, and clear communication, empowering students to develop skills they can immediately apply in professional environments. ## Pricing **Tuition:** $975