Overview
This advanced After Effects training course is for those that have previously completed the After Effects introduction course - or know over 85% of the course outline and are now ready to push themselves to that next level and gain Adobe certification.
This course will be delivered through our Accelerated learning approach, allowing you to learn more information, easier and more efficiently than standard training approaches.
Throughout your course you'll learn how to implement features that most aren't even aware of. You'll animate text layers, create masks and shapes, work with 3D plus lots more.
Our experienced training instructors will be with you all the way, helping you to undertake the Adobe certification exam. Afterwards, if you pass you can publicise your accreditation with Adobe digital badges which provide a standardised certification outcome.
You must undertake the exam on a non-work (home) computer in a browser (Chrome, EDGE or Safari) which is connected to your home broadband connection (no VPN). You don't need any Adobe software installed to undertake the exam itself. The exam is delivered in Windows mode but since you're connecting via a browser - it doesn't matter if you're a Windows or MacOS user.
Target Audience
This course is for designers, marketers, developers or anyone looking to take their motion graphics and visual effects skills to an advanced level and gain After Effects certification status.
Upon completion, you'll be able to:
- Master the specialist features that most aren't even aware of in After Effects
- Animate text layers, vector paths and master masks and shapes
- Utilise 3D layers, the 3D axis and integration with cinema 4D
- Integrate with other Adobe tools and be able to implement project management best practices within After Effects
- Take on the certification exam and become an Adobe certified professional
Prerequisites
You must already possess basic computer skills such as knowing how to open and save files onto a computer.
Accelerated learning
Our Accelerated learning approach at Certitec is unique within the Adobe training industry. Our focus is not on what you learn, but how you learn. Referred to as ‘Accelerated Learning’, this process allows you to digest a significant amount of information more quickly, and more easily than through other methods.
- Establish a firm understanding on the learning process before embarking
- Overcoming any learned helplessness by reframing what will be learnt upon completion
- Sessions no longer than 60 minutes each to maximise how we learn
- The use of course workbooks to strengthen memory retention (classroom)
- Finding a balance between new and recap learning
- Kinaesthetic (‘hands-on’) techniques
- Video of entire course upon completion (remote)
Find out more about our Accelerated learning process.
Outline
What to expect from this course
The first two days of training will focus on learning the advanced features, including how to create animated text layers, masks and shapes, work with 3D and more. The third and final day is purely focused on Adobe certification, with preparation taking place in the morning and the exam in the afternoon.
You’ll leave the training course with an advanced level skillset, including an Adobe certified status that further promotes your skill level.
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Day one – Enhancing motion processes
Animating text layers
- Animating text along a path
- Text animators
- Animating individual characters
- Range selectors
- Advanced range selector features
- Wiggly selector
Nesting and dependancies
- Precomps
- Editing precomps
- Locking panels
- Using null objects
Animation and keyframes
- Different types of keyframe
- Velocity
- Keyframe shortcuts
- Keyframe graph editor
- Proportional adjustment
- Snapping to keyframes
- Keyframe assistants
- Easy ease
- Time revers keyframes
- Animation and behaviour presets
- Keyframe interpolation
Masks and shapes
- Creating masks
- Importing masks from Illustrator
- Animating masks
- Shape layers
- Shape layer modifiers
- Repeater
Path animation
- Animating along a vector path
- Auto orient to the path
- Creating a path from a nomination path
- Stroke a path
- Scribble in a path
- Other path effects
Day two – Further motion development and consolidation
Generator effects
- Radio waves
- Particle effects
More on effects
- Production bundle effects round-up
- Compound effects
Keying
- Using keylight
- Using the roto brush
- Simple wire removal
Time and tracking
- Time re-mapping
- Time warp
- Motion tracking
- Tracking faces
- Perspective corner pinning
- 3D camera tracking
Working with 3D
- Understanding 3D
- 3D Layers
- The 3D axis
- Cameras
- Lights
- The unified camera tool
- Integration with Cinema 4D
Adobe and NLE integration
- Integration with Premiere Pro
- Working with Photoshop
- Working with Illustrator
Project management
- Collect files
- Consolidate footage
- Remove unused footage
- Reduce project
- Advanced ‘Rendering-render farm concept’
Day three – Adobe Certification day
The final day of your course will be focused on the official Adobe After Effects exam objectives.
– Exam preparation - 10am – 1pm
– Undertaking exam - 1.30pm – 2.45pm (exam itself 50 mins)
You must undertake the exam on a non-work (home) computer in a browser (Chrome, EDGE or Safari) which is connected to your home broadband connection (no VPN). You don't need any Adobe software installed to undertake the exam itself. The exam is delivered in Windows mode but since you're connecting via a browser - it doesn't matter if you're a Windows or MacOS user.
Exam format
– Section 1 - multiple choice - covering approximately 10 questions
– Section 2 - actually ‘driving' the Adobe application to complete tasks - covering approximately 30 questions
Should you not pass the first time, you can retake the exam (up to 5 separate free attempts are allowed) for no charge when the course runs again in our schedule.
The Adobe certified professional (ACP) exam is facilitated solely by Certiport and their testing solution (Exams from Home [EFH]).
See our booking conditions should the Certiport EFH system become inaccessible or inoperable.
Classroom trainint
Advantages of classroom training
Classroom training has many advantages over other formats of training since in-person interaction and communication plays an extremely important part to absorbing information.
Classroom training allows you to get trained in a safe, quiet, clean environment, away from the noise and pressures of the office or home. The classroom environment provides the important “human touch,” which is often missing in technology-based training.
You can’t beat real life interaction when asking important questions and receiving immediate feedback.
Other benefits of classroom training include:
- Group interaction. People learn from one another as well as from the trainer
- Training groups can be large or small
- Classroom training also teaches us how to interact with one another in a professional, productive, cooperative way, which is something that other forms of training often don’t provide
Remote training
Remote training
Remote professional Adobe training allows high-quality training to be reached from anywhere in the world. Aside from the positive of no travel, our remote training courses also provide you the opportunity to interact with the trainer and ask questions just like you were right in front of them.
FAQs
What are the payment terms?
How do I enter / use a PO when making my booking?
When you book your course and select the 'company' option - you will be able to enter a PO number into the relevant field. We will then issue your invoice with the PO embedded.
If you missed the PO field - just email us back with your PO and we'll do the rest.
What are the training times?
We start at 9.30 and finish at 4.30pm with plenty of breaks and 40 minutes for lunch.
Is there any pre or post study required prior to undertaking any course?
The simple answer is no.
If you have booked an 'Adobe certified' course with us - you do have the option to view some sample documents we send across prior to your exam.
Although this would only affect your scoring by a couple of percent either way.
What is Adobe certification?
Adobe certified professional. Build a unique portfolio and gain a professional certification that communicates your advanced knowledge- that is what becoming Adobe certified is about.
Is there any technical support after the course completes?
After your course, we don’t leave you high-and-dry. Our technical support is provided for a lifetime.
How do I gain multiple Adobe certifications?
Become an Adobe certified professional with our Adobe certification masterclass. It will provide you with a solid qualification in the design / video sector and increase your chances of landing your dream job!
I become Adobe certified a couple of years ago. Does this mean I'm still Adobe certified?
When you undertake and pass an Adobe certified professional (or the retired 'Adobe certified associate) exam, then you will always be certified in the specific version of the exam you undertook.
e.g. You become Adobe certified in Premiere Pro CC2022 and you will always possess this accreditation.
However, as time moves onwards, Adobe will release more recent versions (e.g. CC 2023, CC2024 etc).
Therefore to remain 'current' then you will need to ensure you have passed the very latest version of the Adobe certified professional exam.
How do I obtain the Adobe Creative Cloud software?
You can either subscribe to the entire suite (that’s all the applications) or just one application on a monthly basis.
Adobe offers a free 7-day trial for each application if you wish to try before you subscribe.
What happens if I am unwell on the morning of my course?
This is just fine from a course perspective since you can re-arrange again (according to our course schedule) for no fee.
Can I jump immediately to an advanced course?
Delegates attending an Advanced course must already possess at least 85% of the knowledge of the (previous) Introduction course. This is so you are not out of your depth in the Advanced course and also so other delegates are not affected.
Will I be able to work to my own agenda in the training?
Our courses are scheduled and run with the same outline and objectives.
Whilst our trainers can field some ad hoc questions along the way we are unable to provide specific information on your personal project.
Is the training just 'watching' or is it interactive?
The training is interactive just like you were in the training room with the trainer.
You will download the training files and work through modular exercises with your experienced training instructor.
What if I fail my Adobe certified exam?
Should you not pass the first time, you can retake the exam (up to 5 separate free attempts are allowed) for no charge when the course runs again in our schedule.
Will I get a certificate for attending?
Yes - your certificate of attendance will be emailed after your training course completes.
What do I receive after my course completes?
Upon completion of your course, you will receive the following assets:
- a video of your actual course
- keyboard shortcuts
- links to supplementary 'help' documents if applicable to your course
Course Enquiry
Interested in one of our courses but need a couple of questions answered first?
Use our simple form below to send a message directly to our consultant trainers. We value great customer service and will endeavour to get back to you within the hour inside normal business hours.
If you require an immediate response then please do not hesitate to call 0800 112 5432.