# After Effects Bootcamp Canonical URL: ## Overview This course walks you through the fundamentals of Adobe After Effects, building the skills you need to produce compelling animated motion graphics. You'll get hands-on with animating transformation properties like position and scale, dive into text and shape animations, and explore transparency effects including blending modes and opacity animations. You'll also pick up core video concepts and learn how to apply and animate effects to achieve polished, professional results. Working through real-world projects and step-by-step exercises guided by an experienced motion graphics instructor, you'll develop the practical know-how to use After Effects with confidence. By the time you finish, you'll have a strong foundation that sets you up to tackle animations, titles, and much more. Whether you're just starting out or looking to sharpen what you already know, this course puts you on the path to success in motion graphics animation. ## What you'll learn - Learn how 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 (Dimensions, 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 ## Schedule - Nov 9, 2026 – Nov 11, 2026 — NYC - Dec 21, 2026 – Dec 23, 2026 — NYC - Jan 12, 2027 – Jan 14, 2027 — NYC - Feb 16, 2027 – Feb 18, 2027 — NYC - Feb 17, 2027 – Mar 8, 2027 — NYC - Mar 15, 2027 – Mar 17, 2027 — NYC - Apr 26, 2027 – Apr 29, 2027 — NYC - May 10, 2027 – May 12, 2027 — NYC - Jul 13, 2027 – Jul 15, 2027 — NYC - Sep 14, 2027 – Sep 16, 2027 — NYC ## Instructors ### 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. ## FAQ ### Do I need to bring anything to the class? No. We provide computers (Mac or PC) with After Effects installed. Choose your operating system at checkout. ### What computer do I need to run After Effects? After Effects will run on either Mac or PC. Make sure your computer meets the minimum system requirements for After Effects ### Is this course open to beginners? Yes, this course is open to beginners. Students must be comfortable using a computer. No other prior knowledge is required. ### Do you offer payment plans or student financing for this course? This course does not qualify for payment plans or student financing. See our Payment Plan FAQ to find related programs that qualify. ### Can I take this course online (remote learning)? Yes. This course is available online. See the course description and enrollment options for the training format and schedule. How do live-online sessions work? For live-online sessions, you attend at the scheduled class times (New York, Eastern Time). Attend remotely through Zoom with a live instructor. Hear the instruction, ask questions, and share your screen with the instructor. Use your computer’s microphone and speakers, or call the phone number we provide. You will need your own computer and any required software. See the course requirements for details. If you need assistance, contact us at hello@nobledesktop.com . ### What happens if I need to miss a session? You have some options: You can watch a recording of the session. We will provide any course materials. You can use your free retake to make up any missed class time. ### What’s included with my tuition? A hands-on learning experience working on projects and exercises, which is proven to boost comprehension, retention, and engagement Expert instructors who are industry professionals and experienced educators that are driven to help you succeed Access to Adobe After Effects (1 month) during your training Additional personalized 1-on-1 bonus training with an industry expert to reinforce concepts Comprehensive learning materials including proprietary workbook developed by industry experts A 1-year free retake policy which allows students to retake any part of the course or program for free to refresh the materials and gain additional practice 30-day access to class recordings to review material at your own pace A certificate of completion to verify your accomplishment ### Are there any additional fees or expenses? There are no extra fees or taxes for our courses. The price you see on this page is the maximum you’ll pay us. ### Do you offer any discounts for this course? Take this course as part of a certificate program and save: Video Editing & Motion Graphics Certificate Price: $4,995 | Hours: 126 Hours Motion Graphics Certificate Price: $3,495 | Hours: 90 Hours Video Editing Certificate Price: $2,995 | Hours: 90 Hours Adobe Creative Cloud Bootcamp Price: $4,195 | Hours: 102 Hours After Effects Certification Program Price: $2,995 | Hours: 54 Hours AI Video & Motion Graphics Bootcamp Price: $6,995 | Hours: 276 Hours ## Pricing **Tuition:** $975