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Adobe After Effects — Beginner

Adobe After Effects beginner

Build solid foundations, understand the environment and complete common tasks with a clear method.

Course plan

Three-hour modules in a logical sequence

Modules can be delivered as a complete path, selected individually or combined with another level.

01 · 3 h

Interface, compositions and organization

  • Understand projects, compositions and footage
  • Configure dimensions, duration and frame rate
  • Import Photoshop, Illustrator and video
  • Organize folders, layers and conventions
  • Navigate the timeline
  • Prepare an easy-to-handoff project
02 · 3 h

Keyframes and animation principles

  • Animate position, scale, rotation and opacity
  • Understand temporal and spatial interpolation
  • Use Easy Ease and the Graph Editor
  • Create anticipation, acceleration and overshoot
  • Offset animations precisely
  • Preview and refine timing
03 · 3 h

Text animation and kinetic typography

  • Create and format text layers
  • Use text animators
  • Control range selectors
  • Animate words, lines and characters
  • Synchronize text, narration and music
  • Maintain readability and brand consistency

By the end of training

Directly observable skills

Understand projects, compositions and footage

Practised in an exercise or work case.

Configure dimensions, duration and frame rate

Practised in an exercise or work case.

Animate position, scale, rotation and opacity

Practised in an exercise or work case.

Understand temporal and spatial interpolation

Practised in an exercise or work case.

Create and format text layers

Practised in an exercise or work case.

Use text animators

Practised in an exercise or work case.

Frequently asked questions

Prepare the right path

Can we choose only some modules?

Yes. The builder lets you select, remove and reorder modules according to the need.

How do we confirm this level is right?

Use the online assessment or share a few work examples with JFL Media.

Can the duration be adjusted?

Yes. The suggested duration is a starting point; the final plan considers the group, versions and objectives.

Can we work on real files?

Yes when files are authorized and prepared. Otherwise, equivalent examples are used.

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Ready to build your plan?

Select the modules from this level, add other topics if needed and send your path to JFL Media.