Adobe After Effects for Filmmakers: An Introductory Workshop Course
Program start date | Application deadline |
2024-04-01 | - |
2024-06-16 | - |
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
UCLA Extension
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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