After Effects Course Introduction #

Welcome to our After Effects course! Whether you're a beginner looking to dive into motion graphics or an experienced user aiming to enhance your skills, this course is designed to cater to your needs. Adobe After Effects is a powerful tool used for creating captivating visual effects, animations, and compositing for film, television, video, and web content.

In this course, we'll explore the fundamentals of After Effects, from understanding the interface to mastering key techniques. By the end of this course, you'll be equipped with the knowledge and skills to bring your creative visions to life.

Course Objectives: #

• Gain a thorough understanding of the After Effects interface and workflow.
• Learn essential techniques for creating animations, visual effects, and composites.
• Explore advanced features such as expressions, masking, and 3D rendering.
• Develop proficiency in keyframe animation and motion tracking.
• Discover efficient workflows for organizing and optimizing your projects.

Prerequisites: #

No prior experience with After Effects is required, although familiarity with other Adobe Creative Cloud applications such as Photoshop and Illustrator can be beneficial.

Course Shortcuts: #

Here are some of the most commonly used shortcuts in After Effects to help streamline your workflow:

• Ctrl/Cmd + Z: Undo
• Ctrl/Cmd + S: Save
• Ctrl/Cmd + C: Copy
• Ctrl/Cmd + V: Paste
• Ctrl/Cmd + D: Duplicate
• Ctrl/Cmd + T: Transform
• Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + C: Pre-compose
• Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + D: Split layer
• Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + E: Add to render queue
• Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + K: Composition settings
• Ctrl/Cmd + Alt + Home: Set work area to duration of selected layers

These shortcuts will significantly boost your productivity as you work through the course material.

So let's embark on this journey together and unlock the full potential of Adobe After Effects!