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Adobe After Effects

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Overview

Learn to create compelling video content with Adobe After Effects. This course covers the basics of animation, text effects, and file integration needed to start creating impressive visual content from scratch. Get experience with real-world projects taught by an experienced instructor.

Syllabus

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

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