After Effects Classes for Beginners in New York

Get comfortable with After Effects by creating standalone videos, animations, special effects, animated titles, and more. Make professional videos for web and TV broadcast in no time at all.

After Effects is a powerful tool from Adobe's suite of design software, used for animation and video post-production. Its sleek but robust user interface makes it possible to create professional videos and animations with a very small learning curve.

Create Motion Graphics & Animations

This After Effects training will take you from the basics of After Effects (such as understanding the workspace and basic animation techniques), all the way to advanced animation techniques, motion tracking, and particle effects.

Motion Graphics Certificate Program

Ready to take your learning to the next level? Take our After Effects Level 2, Premiere Bootcamp, and Motion Graphics Portfolio Development courses along with this course and earn a Certificate in Motion Graphics.

This Adobe After Effects course is held at our design school, Noble Desktop, in Midtown.

This course has a prerequisite

Basic working knowledge of Adobe Photoshop is recommended. If you have never used Photoshop, consider taking either our Photoshop in a Day or Photoshop Bootcamp class.

Basic knowledge of video timeline editing and basic design skills are helpful, but not required.

Schedule & Enrollment: After Effects Bootcamp

18 Hours
$975

NYC or Live Online
Free retake
Setup assistance
Expert instructors
Small classes

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Monday to Wednesday 10–5pm

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Tuition

As one of our smaller courses, tuition for this course is due in full before the start date. The best way to save on this course is to take it as part of a certificate program.

Full Tuition

$975
Due before the class starts

What’s Included

18 hours of hands-on instruction
Live, project-based training from experts
Proprietary workbook included
Retake for free within 1 year
Verified digital certificate of completion
Small class sizes

What’s included with my tuition?
- A hands-on learning experience working on projects and exercises, which is proven to boost comprehension, retention, and engagement
- Expert instructors who are industry professionals and experienced educators that are driven to help you succeed
- Top-notch curricula that have been tried and tested over many cohorts and are consistently improved for an optimal learning experience
- Supplemental materials to assist both during and after the course - please refer to specific course pages to see what supplemental materials are offered
- A 1-year free retake policy which allows students to retake any part of the course or program for free to refresh the materials and gain additional practice
- A certificate of completion to verify your accomplishment
Are there any additional fees or expenses?

There are no extra fees or taxes for our courses. The price you see on this page is the maximum you’ll pay us.

However, if you plan to take the course live online, you may need to obtain required software. We’ll help you get set up with a free trial of paid software prior to the class. Most of our coding classes utilize freely-available open-source software. For most of our design and motion graphics courses, we will help you get set up with a free trial of Adobe Creative Cloud. If you attend the course in-person, we will have a computer already set up for you with all of the required software for no additional cost.
Do you offer any discounts for this course?
Discounts

We don’t currently offer discounts as we do our best to affordably prices our courses.

Take this course as part of a certificate program and save:
- Motion Graphics Certificate
  
  Price: $3,495 | Hours: 93 Hours
- Video Editing Certificate
  
  Price: $2,995 | Hours: 78 Hours
- Video Editing & Motion Graphics Certificate
  
  Price: $4,995 | Hours: 129 Hours

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Interactive Training: Learn in Real-Time with Small Class Sizes

Attend this course in-person in NYC or Live Online via Zoom. Engage with expert instructors, ask questions, and get feedback on your exercises and projects. Switch between live-online and in-person as needed, even after the course has started.

Unlike other providers, these are not mass open-enrollment classes. At NYC Career Centers, you’ll learn in small groups (typically 8-15 students) and receive personalized attention.

On Campus in NYC 185 Madison Avenue, NYC

Get face-to-face interaction with an instructor and other students when you learn at our NYC campus. Courses are hands-on with a computer and software provided.

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Experienced instructor in the room with you
Computer and software provided

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Live Online Remote, from anywhere

Get the same interactivity and access to the instructor as in-person students. There are no extra fees and we’ll work with you to ensure your remote setup is perfect.

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Experienced instructor teaching over Zoom
Remote setup assistance provided

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Earn a Certificate of Completion

Upon completion of this course, you’ll receive an official certificate testifying to your mastery of the curriculum. We’ll send you a link where you can download your certificate, share it online with your friends, post it to your professional network on LinkedIn, and view all your earned certificates. Congratulations on your achievement!

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Free Retake & Class Recordings

Missed a session or need a refresher? We have you covered!
We offer a free retake of the class within a year. You can also access recordings of each session in your student portal within 1 business day of the session-end (available for one month).
See terms and conditions for restrictions.

After Effects Bootcamp Curriculum

What You’ll Learn at a Glance

Create animations using graphics, text, and photos
Become familiar with the interface, timeline, and layers
Use video footage to create a movie title sequence
Create TV content and ads using real-world graphics
Sync and edit animations to audio
Create dynamic transitions
Learn animation principles to create fluid, realistic animations
Build 3D objects incorporating video clips
Add lighting and shadows using 3D properties and effects
Render your projects into manageable file sizes

Course Syllabus

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Section 1

Social Media Ad: Assembling the Assets

Creating a Composition
Importing Media
Organizing the Project panel
Working with Layers in a Composition (Timeline)
Transform Properties: Position, Scale, & Rotation

Social Media Ad: Adding Audio & Animating Position

Working with Audio
Animating Transform Properties such as Position
Adding Easing
Swapping Out Layer Content While Keeping Keyframes

Social Media Ad: Adding Text & Layer Styles

Adding Text
Adding Layer Styles: Drop Shadow & Stroke

Section 2

Social Media Ad: Video Layers & Parenting

Adding Video
Slowing Down Video (Slowmo)
Animating Multiple Layers Simultaneously with Parenting

Social Media Ad: Animating Opacity & Audio/Video Fades

Animating Opacity
Adding Audio & Video Fades
Changing Work Area & Composition Duration
Copying & Pasting Keyframes
Creating a Vignette Effect with a Mask

Social Media Ad: Exporting Files

Using Adobe Media Encoder
Exporting Files
Media Encoder vs. Render Queue

Logo Animation

Working with Adobe Illustrator Files
Making a Dummy Comp Before Importing
Organizing the Timeline: Color Labels & Shy Layers
Animating Transform Properties: Scale, Position, & Opacity
Animating Multiple Layers Together
Creating Staggered & Sequential Animations
Exporting Transparent Video

Section 3

Creating an Infographic Animation

Working with Adobe Illustrator Files
Converting Illustrator Layers into Native Shape Layers
Trim Paths

Masks & Track Mattes

Adding Masks to Layers
Using Track Mattes
Adding Effects

Animating Text Layers

Creating & Editing After Effects Text
Animating with Text Animators

Section 4

Nested Compositions

Combining Nesting Compositions
Adding Audio
Adding Motion Blur

Title Animation: Multiple Text Animators

Animating With the Linear Wipe Effect
Applying Multiple Text Animators
Saving Text Animation Presets

Title Animation: Write-On Text Effect

Creating a Write-On Text Effect

Section 5

Introducing 3D Layers, Lights, & Cameras

Moving Layers in 3D Space
Working with Cameras
Working with Lights

Animating 3D Layers & Depth of Field

Animating Layers in 3D Space
Adding Depth of Field

Medical Animation: Working with Video & Audio

Working with Video
Working with Audio
Looping Video & Audio

Section 6

Medical Animation: Motion Paths & Expressions

Creating Curved Motion Paths
Looping an Animation with Expressions
Working with Essential Properties
Adding Motion Blur to a Nested Comp

Motion Tracking

Point Tracking
Motion Tracking
Null Object Layers
Working with Multiple Trackers
Importing After Effects Comps

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this course require any prior knowledge or experience?

Basic working knowledge of Adobe Photoshop is recommended. If you have never used Photoshop, consider taking either our Photoshop in a Day or Photoshop Bootcamp class.

Basic knowledge of video timeline editing and basic design skills are helpful, but not required.
Do you offer payment plans or student financing for this course?

This course does not qualify for payments plans or student financing. See our Payment Plan FAQ to find related programs that qualify.
Can I take this course online (remote learning)?
You may attend this training virtually (online) at the scheduled time the course is offered (New York, Eastern Time).

How does attending “live online” work?
- Students can attend this training remotely through screen sharing software (we use Zoom).
- Participants can hear the instruction, ask questions, and even share their screen with the instructor.
- For audio you can use your computer’s microphone/speakers or call a phone number that we’ll provide.
- Classes are activity-based and taught by a live instructor, so we strongly encourage students who are local to the area to attend in person!
- You will need your own computer and copy of any required software. If you don’t have the software, you can usually do a free trial or purchase your own license. If you need assistance, contact us at nyc@careercenters.com
What happens if I need to miss a session?
You have some options:
- You can watch a recording of the session. We will provide any course materials.
- If you can’t come into the classroom but can still attend remotely, we will provide you with the Zoom login information.
- You can use your free retake to make up any missed class time.

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Tuition

Full Tuition

What’s Included

What’s included with my tuition?

Are there any additional fees or expenses?

Do you offer any discounts for this course?

Discounts

Take this course as part of a certificate program and save:

Learn the Skills Guarantee™

Hands-on, personalized training

Cutting edge curriculum

Learn from industry experts

Free retake

Interactive Training: Learn in Real-Time with Small Class Sizes

On Campus in NYC 185 Madison Avenue, NYC

Live Online Remote, from anywhere

Earn a Certificate of Completion

Free Retake & Class Recordings

After Effects Bootcamp Curriculum

What You’ll Learn at a Glance

Course Syllabus

Section 1

Social Media Ad: Assembling the Assets

Social Media Ad: Adding Audio & Animating Position

Social Media Ad: Adding Text & Layer Styles

Section 2

Social Media Ad: Video Layers & Parenting

Social Media Ad: Animating Opacity & Audio/Video Fades

Social Media Ad: Exporting Files

Logo Animation

Section 3

Creating an Infographic Animation

Masks & Track Mattes

Animating Text Layers

Section 4

Nested Compositions

Title Animation: Multiple Text Animators

Title Animation: Write-On Text Effect

Section 5

Introducing 3D Layers, Lights, & Cameras

Animating 3D Layers & Depth of Field

Medical Animation: Working with Video & Audio

Section 6

Medical Animation: Motion Paths & Expressions

Motion Tracking

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this course require any prior knowledge or experience?

Do you offer payment plans or student financing for this course?

Can I take this course online (remote learning)?

How does attending “live online” work?

What happens if I need to miss a session?

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