AE Academy Volume 1 – The Fundamentals

After Effects can be a very challenging program to wrap your head around. You have probably asked yourself “Where do I even begin? ” Take one glance at it and you may be tempted to give up right then.

Here’s the thing. After Effect is deep and very powerful. You just have to understand a few key concepts to really utilize it.

In this online training course, you’ll learn how to work within the panels, use typography, masking, shape layers, dynamic workflows, and most important of all..build real world projects.

Get all the project files you need. And discover how to go from “where do I begin” to “I just created motion graphics.”

Preferences
Set up all the necessary preferences to get After Effects working optimally

Dynamic Workflows
Uncover the power of workflows between After Effects, Illustrator, Photoshop, and Premiere

Panels
Understand the project, composition, timeline, and tool panels

Masking
Grasp masking techniques and tools like bezier handles, vertex points, feathering and modes

Typography
Expand your design skills with typography and use the character panel to your advantage

Effects
Go beyond simple compositions by adding effects that take your projects next level

Shape Layers
Take the mystery out of shape layers and build a shape layer logo animation

Rendering
Learn how to use the render que to ouput your work and show it to the world

Build Compositions
Follow along step-by-step with included After Effects project files