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Introduction to Adobe After Effects

Learn the essentials of Adobe After Effects in this 1-Day hands-on workshop. Adobe After Effects is a creative industry standard tool for motion graphics and compositing. This hands-on workshop will cover the key fundamentals of working in Adobe After Effects including compositions, working with layers, animating, keyframing, adding effects, rendering, and exporting.

  • Beginner
  • 16 and older
  • $570$600
  • 198 Greenpoint Ave., Brooklyn, NY & Virtually Online
  • 6 hours
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What you'll learn in this after effects class:

Learn the essentials of Adobe After Effects in this 1-Day hands-on workshop. Adobe After Effects is a creative industry standard tool for motion graphics and compositing. This hands-on workshop will cover the key fundamentals of working in Adobe After Effects including building compositions, working with layers, animating, keyframing, adding effects, rendering, and exporting. We will walkthrough sample projects demonstrating how different tools and techniques come together in real-world creative workflows.

Topics Covered

  • File Management
  • Project Organization
  • Working with Compositions
  • Layers & Timelines
  • Creating Motion Graphics
  • Working with Video
  • Animation & Key Framing
  • Parenting Layers
  • Adjustment Layers
  • Importing Photoshop & Illustrator Graphics
  • Typography
  • Shapes & Color
  • Effects & Transitions
  • Editing to Sound
  • Creating 3D Effects
  • Animating Lighting Effects
  • Rendering & Output

BRING YOUR OWN LAPTOP 
Bring your own laptop with any version of the software installed. Each student works on their own laptop with course materials provided by the instructor at the start of class.

FREE FOLLOW UP SESSION
All Plexus Creative workshops include a complimentary 15-minute Zoom session to answer questions relating to workshop exercises. Follow up sessions can be booked within thirty days of workshop date.

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR
Laura (she/they) is a New York City based multimedia artist. Her award winning projects incorporate a variety of tools and techniques including digital imaging, motion graphics, animation, video, interactivity, AI, 3D, and sound. She has taught new media art courses and studio practice workshops at Stanford University and numerous arts institutions and was a National Endowment of the Arts Digital Arts Fellow. For over two decades, she has provided creative technology training and consulting to clients including Apple, Spotify, Etsy, The New Museum, The New York Times, BET, Chanel, Havas Media, and numerous independent artists and designers.

Refund Policy

  • Refunds: Clients will receive a full refund for cancellations made 5 business days in advance of session start date. Cancellations for sessions purchased on Coursehorse.com can be emailed to [email protected]
  • Enrollments: Enrollments are valid exclusively for the session purchased and are non-transferrable to other scheduled session dates or times.
  • Transfers: If you would like to transfer your enrollment to a friend or colleague, please provide their name, email, and phone number at least 24 hours in advance of the session so they may receive course details.
  • Attendance: Clients arriving more than twenty minutes late for any session without prior notice will be considered a "no-show".

Reviews of Classes at Plexus Creative (468)

(4.9-star rating across 468 reviews)
  • Introduction to Adobe After Effects

    Reviewed by Priyam J. on 3/2/2024
    The course really introduces a lot of concepts in an organized way so that by the end of class you are very comfortable with navigating in After Effects and applying effects, and keyframe animations.
  • Introduction to Adobe After Effects

    Reviewed by Patrick P. on 1/16/2022
    Everything was excellent.
  • Introduction to Adobe After Effects

    Reviewed by matthew r. on 11/10/2020
    Great and very helpful. I was lucky to be the only one in the class because it's a crazy complicated program. Highly recommend!
  • Introduction to Adobe After Effects

    Anonymous review on 5/5/2020
    Learned so much! I was afraid of working in After Effects because at first glance, it's a very complicated/intimidating program. But, Laura was very clear, super helpful, and explained everything well!
  • Introduction to Adobe After Effects

    Reviewed by Meredith on 3/2/2020
    I received straightforward, clear instructions. Was able to grasp the concepts relatively quickly.
  • Introduction to Adobe After Effects

    Anonymous review on 3/2/2020
    I thought the class was great and went at a great pace for a beginner's class.
  • Introduction to Adobe After Effects

    Anonymous review on 3/2/2020
    Clear instruction and good pace.
  • Introduction to Adobe After Effects

    Anonymous review on 1/11/2020
    Learned a lot in one day! This was a great basic After Effects class. Taking screenshots and notes is helpful so it's easier to remember everything, since it's a lot to take in as After Effects has a complex UI. You really need a class for this program, because it isn't intuitive for the most part.
  • Introduction to Adobe After Effects

    Anonymous review on 12/8/2019
    This workshop was EXCELLENT. The time flew by and I truly feel like I learned a ton.
  • Introduction to Adobe After Effects

    Reviewed by Alyssa on 12/2/2019
    Came into After Effects class extremely intimidated to learn the program. It's a must to know to support a Brand team. The class was so well taught, everything paced and explained. Small size allows for comfort asking even the smallest questions and to leave feeling empowered to start using the program. Even had a moment to review real-life projects and get immediate insight on what I can start designing.
  • Introduction to Adobe After Effects

    Reviewed by Kate on 12/2/2019
    Great intro course, feel like I left with a solid basic knowledge of After Effects. Laura, the instructor was a pleasure to work with and made sure to answer all of the questions we had. Would definitely recommend this course to a friend!
  • Introduction to Adobe After Effects

    Reviewed by Alexa on 11/1/2019
    I really enjoyed the pacing of the class, the mix of group objectives and opportunities for customization, as well as the class size.
  • Introduction to Adobe After Effects

    Anonymous review on 11/1/2019
    Good overall introduction to Adobe After Effects. Instructor took time to review things with us and make sure things were done correctly. Would like to dive deeper into the program.
  • Introduction to Adobe After Effects

    Reviewed by Liz on 11/1/2019
    I liked the personalized nature of the course - I felt challenge despite the fact that I am familiar with After Effects. The instructor was very helpful in troubleshooting any issues that came up.
  • Introduction to Adobe After Effects

    Anonymous review on 11/1/2019
    Great entry level class. Learned the basics and lots of stuff to experiment with after class.
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Students at the Introduction to Adobe After Effects class found their experience immensely beneficial. According to many students, the complexity and intimidating nature of After Effects was made accessible through clear, concise, and patient instruction. Many noted that they were able to grasp key concepts quickly, enabling them to carry out iassignments independently. Students highly praised the pace of the course and found interactive, hands-on projects, as well as insider tips and tricks, to be incredibly useful. Furthermore, smaller class sizes facilitated personalized attention from the instructor, creating an environment conducive to effective learning. Quotes: 1. "Came into After Effects class extremely intimidated to learn the program... to leave feeling empowered to start using the program." 2. "Very thorough and detailed in explanation of different techniques on AfterEffects. So helpful in learning new skills and also keeping organized throughout the composing process." 3. "I really enjoyed this course! I've always felt that After Effects was a little too scary to get into, but the instructor made it so easy to understand and follow along."

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