# 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 - Jul 13, 2026 – Jul 15, 2026 — NYC - Jul 28, 2026 – Aug 13, 2026 — NYC - Aug 24, 2026 – Aug 26, 2026 — NYC - Sep 14, 2026 – Sep 16, 2026 — NYC - Sep 14, 2026 – Sep 16, 2026 — NYC - Nov 9, 2026 – Nov 11, 2026 — NYC - Nov 9, 2026 – Nov 11, 2026 — NYC - Dec 21, 2026 – Dec 23, 2026 — NYC ## 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. ## 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](https://helpx.adobe.com/after-effects/system-requirements.html) ## Pricing **Tuition:** $975 Payment options: GI Bill accepted.