Pro Series:After Effects® Studio: Advanced Techniques

Learn advanced techniques in After Effects®

Learn advanced techniques in After Effects®

Create your own powerful visual effects using Adobe® After Effects® in this unique studio setting. This challenging and exciting program combines an information-packed morning demonstration with an entire afternoon of lab time so you can explore the design-and-build portion of motion graphics with a professional instructor at your side. Learn how to combine video, green screen footage, motion tracking, particle effects, AE’s 3D cameras, as well as text effects to create a professional project. Use supplied footage or bring your work in-progress footage to completion here.

What You’ll Learn: After Effects CS5 Studio® – Advanced Techniques

Course Content Software Used
• Compositing & “green screen” color keying
• Motion tracking
• Particle effects
• Effects with footage
• 3D tools in AE: layers, cameras & lights
• Text & titles
• Expressions

Course may vary slightly based on student expertise & class interest. All students work on their own personal projects, which they keep.

Who Should Attend: After Effects CS5 Studio® – Advanced Techniques
Intermediate – Advanced | Motion Graphics & Visual Effects w/ Adobe® After Effects® & Photoshop® or Equivalent Experience

This class is designed for those who already have a working knowledge of After Effects® and who want to increase their skills by learning advanced features and efficient work flows.

Course may vary slightly based on student expertise & class interest. All students work on their own personal projects, which they keep.

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Questions about a course or additional weeks at DMA? Ready to register? Please call 866.656.3342 for more information and to speak with a Guest Experience Representative.

Fees & Additional Options: After Effects CS5 Studio – Advanced Techniques

Options Price Duration Meals
Tuition (base price) $1,395 1 Week, Mon-Fri Lunch not included
Lunch Plan (for non-residential students) add $65 1 Week, Mon-Fri 5 lunches
Residential Program – Stanford add $975 1 Week, Sun-Fri (weekend add’l) 3 meals/day
Residential Program – UT Austin add $575 1 Week, Sun-Fri (weekend add’l) 3 meals/day
Residential Program – UCSD add $625 1 Week, Sun-Fri (weekend add’l) 3 meals/day

*To view all options, including weekend stays, visit our Options & Fees page.    

Mon-Fri   |   9 am-5 pm   |   Beg – Inter

“ ‘After Effects – Advanced Techniques’ was an exceptional and interactive experience.”

Dates by Location 2012

  • San Diego, CA

  • not offered at this location
  • Austin, TX

  • not offered at this location
  • Cambridge, MA

  • not offered at this location


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