Adobe After Effects for Filmmakers: An Introductory Workshop Course

Program Overview

This 11-week online course in Adobe After Effects provides comprehensive training in digital effects and animation. Through practical projects, students will master the software's interface, layers, masking, rotoscoping, motion graphics, tracking, set extensions, compositing, and color correction. Led by industry expert Joel Austin Higgins, the program prepares individuals for careers as digital effects artists and animators in the entertainment media industry.

Program Outline

Outline:

Course Content:

• Introduction to Adobe After Effects interface
• Working with layers and masking
• Rotoscoping
• Motion graphics
• Tracking and stabilizing with Mocha for After Effects
• Creating set extensions
• Compositing computer-generated imagery over video footage
• Color correction

Course Structure:

• Online course with no set meeting times
• 11-week duration

Course Schedule:

• April 1 - June 16, 2024

Individual Modules:

• Module 1: Introduction to Adobe After Effects
• Module 2: Working with Layers and Masking
• Module 3: Rotoscoping
• Module 4: Motion Graphics
• Module 5: Tracking and Stabilizing with Mocha for After Effects
• Module 6: Creating Set Extensions
• Module 7: Compositing Computer-Generated Imagery over Video Footage
• Module 8: Color Correction

Teaching:

Teaching Methods:

• Online instruction
• Practical projects

Faculty:

• Joel Austin Higgins

Unique Approaches:

• Focus on practical projects to utilize skills
• Shortcuts, tips, and tricks

Careers:

Potential Career Paths:

• Digital effects artist
• Animator

Opportunities:

• Work in the entertainment media industry

Outcomes:

• Ability to produce projects similar to those found in the real entertainment media world of digital effects and animation