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Adobe After Effects - Advanced Training Course

After Effects Advanced Training Schedule

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After Effects Advanced Training Course Synopsis

Adobe After Effects is a powerful software tool for visual effects and motion graphics. You can use After Effects’ tools to create dynamic designs for broadcast, web, DVD and film. This course will help you master the concepts and features to the program. It includes many advanced features, including tips and tricks using the latest version. We also recommend this course for those planning to obtain the Adobe Certified expert status.

Prerequisites for this Training Course

Knowledge of your operating system and basic computer navigation is required for all classes.

What You Will Learn in This Training Course

  • Effects and Presets
  • Advanced Selection Techniques
  • Color Sampling and Conversion
  • Adjustment and Guide Layers
  • Blue and Green Screen Keys
  • Effective Motion Tracking
  • Creating Expressions
  • Compound Effects
  • Multipass 3D Compositing
  • Film and Dynamic Range

Who Should Attend this Training Course

Graphic professionals who want to enhance their motion editing and compositing. Experienced users will also benefit from the many tips and tricks and special exercises.

Training Course Length and Time

This class is 3 days long. Class time is 9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. Breaks are scheduled throughout the day and lunch is typically scheduled 12-1. Students provide their own lunch.

After Effects Advanced Enrollment

Please fill out our registration form and fax it to us at (770) 414-5661.

Locations for this Training Course

We have training centers in Atlanta, Chicago, Denver, San Diego and Washington DC. We also offer classes at a network of rental facilities. We offer private onsite training and instructor-led, live online training. If coming to a rental facility, please double-check the location of your class with our office to make sure you get to the right location.

Goals for this Training Course

Sterling Ledet and Associates realizes the importance of education and we take pride in being able to offer you classes that are more custom fit to your needs. Call us at (770) 414-5007 if you have any special questions or e-mail us at sales@ledet.com.

Lesson 1 - Composite in After Effects

  • Workspaces and Panels
  • Order Reduces Effort
  • Project, Footage, and Settings
  • Previews and View Panels
  • Effects and Presets
  • Output via the Render Queue
  • How to Study a Shot

Lesson 2 - The Timeline

  • Organization
  • Keyframes and the Graph Editor
  • Uber-duper
  • Spatial Off sets
  • Motion Blur
  • Manipulate Time

Lesson 3 - Making Selections - Advanced

  • Selection Types
  • Compositing: Science and Nature
  • Alpha Channels and Pre-Multiplication
  • Combine Selections
  • Masks in Motion
  • Blending Modes
  • Compositing Beyond Selections
  • Track Mattes

Lesson 4 - Optimize the Pipeline

  • Multiple Compositions, Multiple
  • Projects
  • Adjustment and Guide Layers
  • Render Pipeline
  • Project Optimization

Lesson 5 - Color Correction

  • Optimized Levels
  • Color Matching
  • Color Sampling and Conversion

Lesson 6 - Color Keying

  • Good Habits and Best Practices
  • Linear Keyers and Hi-Con Mattes
  • Blue and Green Screen Keys
  • Get the Best Out of Keylight
  • Beyond Keylight: Better Mattes

Lesson 7 - Rotoscoping and Paint

  • Articulate Mattes
  • Beyond Built-in Limitations
  • Morph and Puppet
  • Paint and Cloning

Lesson 8 - Effective Motion Tracking

  • Point Tracking Essentials
  • Match Multiple Objects
  • Stabilizing a Moving Shot
  • Incorporate MochaAE
  • Use Tracking with Expressions
  • Import 3D Tracking Data

Lesson 9 - The Camera and Optics

  • Cameras: Virtual and Real
  • Storytelling and the Camera
  • Camera Blur
  • The Role of Grain
  • Film and Video Looks

Lesson 10 - Expressions

  • What Expressions Are
  • Creating Expressions
  • The Language of Expressions
  • Linking an Effect Parameter to a Property
  • Using a Layer’s Index
  • Looping Keyframes
  • Using Markers
  • Time Mapping Expressions
  • Layer Space Transforms

Lesson 11 - 32-Bit HDR Compositing and Color Management

  • Color Management: Why Bother?
  • Film and Dynamic Range
  • Linear Floating Point HDR

Lesson 12 - Light and After Effects

  • Source and Direction
  • Color Looks
  • Source, Reflection, and Shadow
  • Multipass 3D Compositing

Lesson 13 - Climate and the Environment

  • Particulate Matter
  • Sky Replacement
  • Fog, Smoke, and Mist
  • Billowing Smoke
  • Wind and Precipitation

Lesson 14 - Pyrotechnics: Heat, Fire, and Explosions

  • Firearms
  • Energy Effects
  • Heat Distortion
  • Fire and Explosions
  • In a Blaze of Glory

Upcoming Classes

All

Thu. Feb 23, 2012

Wed. Feb 29, 2012

Wed. Mar 07, 2012

Wed. Mar 28, 2012

Atlanta, GA $1395
Houston, TX $1395
Aurora, CO $1395

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