Module 1: Introduction to Adobe After Effects
- Overview of Adobe After Effects and its role in motion graphics and visual effects
- Understanding the After Effects interface and workspace
- Exploring different panels and tools in After Effects
- Navigating and zooming in/out of compositions
- Importing and organizing assets in the Project panel
- Introduction to keyframes and animation concepts
Module 2: Working with Layers and Compositions
- Creating and managing compositions in After Effects
- Understanding layers and their properties
- Working with pre-comps and nested compositions
- Applying and adjusting transformations to layers
- Exploring blending modes and opacity settings
- Using adjustment layers for global effects
Module 3: Animation and Keyframing
- Animating properties using keyframes
- Understanding different types of keyframes (e.g., linear, bezier)
- Using the Graph Editor for precise animation control
- Applying easing and motion blur for smooth animation
- Working with the Puppet tool for character animation
- Exploring the expressions and automation in After Effects
Module 4: Working with Effects and Presets
- Applying and adjusting visual effects to layers
- Exploring the Effects & Presets panel
- Using the Animation Presets for quick and easy animations
- Applying and customizing text and shape effects
- Working with adjustment effects for color correction and grading
- Creating and saving custom effects and presets
Module 5: Working with Masks and Mattes
- Understanding masks and their applications in After Effects
- Creating and modifying masks using shape tools and pen tool
- Applying masks to layers for selective visibility and effects
- Using track mattes for complex compositing
- Working with alpha channels and transparency
- Exploring the Roto Brush tool for advanced masking
Module 6: 3D Animation and Camera Tools
- Working in 3D space in After Effects
- Creating and animating 3D layers
- Understanding the Camera tool and its properties
- Creating and animating cameras for dynamic shots
- Applying depth of field and other camera effects
- Exploring 3D plugins and resources
Module 7: Motion Tracking and Stabilization
- Understanding motion tracking and its applications
- Tracking motion using the built-in tracker in After Effects
- Applying tracking data to layers and effects
- Stabilizing shaky footage using the Warp Stabilizer
- Working with 3D camera tracking for advanced compositing
- Exploring third-party tracking plugins and techniques
Module 8: Rendering and Output
- Understanding the rendering process in After Effects
- Adjusting composition settings for final output
- Rendering and exporting projects in different formats
- Optimizing render settings for quality and file size
- Using Adobe Media Encoder for batch rendering
- Collaborating with other Adobe applications for post-production workflows