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Adobe After Effects for Filmmakers: An Introductory Workshop

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Introduce yourself to Adobe After Effects and learn to produce projects similar to those found in the real entertainment media world of digital effects and animation.

Duration
As few as 11 weeks
Units
4.0
Current Formats
Online
Cost
Starting at $835.00

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What you can learn.

Discuss topics such as the interface of Adobe, working with laters and masking, rotoscoping, and more
Work with motion graphics, tacking with Mocha, and creating set extensions
Discover how to composite computer-generated imagery over video footage and color correction
Create practical projects to utilzie these skills

About This Course

Using Adobe After Effects, learn to produce projects similar to those found in the real entertainment media world of digital effects and animation. Topics include an introduction to the interface, working with layers and masking, rotoscoping, motion graphics, tracking and stabilizing with Mocha for After Effects (a plug-in that is included with AE), creating set extensions, compositing computer-generated imagery over video footage and color correction. Finally, put it all together with practical projects where you will learn shortcuts, tips and tricks.
Prerequisites
Familiarity with digital video and basic Photoshop and Illustrator techniques. Students must have access to Photoshop, After Effects, Illustrator, and Adobe CS6 or higher.

Spring 2026 Schedule

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Notes

Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Internet access required.
 

Deadline
Refunds only available from February 02, 2026 to April 12, 2026
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.

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