Introduction & Workflow Setup

• Reviewing the After Effects Interface & Workspaces

• Customizing Preferences for Efficiency

• Importing and Managing Media

• Understanding Compositions, Layers & Timeline

• Project Structure and File Organization

Core Animation Techniques

• Understanding Keyframes, Easing, and Motion Paths

• Working with Graph Editors for Natural Motion

• Animating Text, Shapes, and Layers

• Using Masks and Track Mattes for Reveals

• Pre-composing and Nesting for Modular Design

Motion Graphics Essentials

• Designing Animated Lower Thirds

• Infographic & Data Animation Techniques

• Creating Logo Animations

• Text Animators and Advanced Typography Effects

• Looping Animations and Seamless Transitions

Visual Effects & Compositing

• Green Screen Keying with Keylight

• Tracking and Stabilization (2D & 3D Camera Tracker)

• Working with Masks and Rotoscoping

• Advanced Compositing Techniques

• Set Extensions and Matte Painting Integration

3D Space & Camera Animation

• Using 3D Layers and Lights

• Animating Cameras and Depth of Field

• Parallax Effects and Layer Depth

• Integrating 3D Objects with Element 3D (optional)

• Combining 2D and 3D for Mixed Media Effects

Effects, Plugins & Expressions

• Exploring Built-in Effects (Blur, Glow, Displacement, etc.)

• Motion Blur, Frame Blending, and Time Remapping

• Popular Plugins: Red Giant Universe, Saber, Duik Bassel

• Intro to Expressions: Automating Animations with Code

• Loop, Wiggle, and Time-based Expressions

Sound & Export

• Working with Audio Layers and Syncing Sound

• Adding Sound Effects and Music

• Rendering with Adobe Media Encoder

• Export Settings for YouTube, Instagram, and Broadcast

• Best Practices for Render Queue Management

Final Projects & Portfolio

• Project Brief: Create a Professional Motion Design Piece

• Storyboard and Animate a VFX Scene

• Feedback, Revisions & Client-Style Reviews

• Building Your Showreel

• Tips on Freelancing and Industry Opportunities

Course Duration: 8–10 Weeks
Skill Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Tools Used: Adobe After Effects, Adobe Media Encoder
Optional Tools: Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Element 3D