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Objectives
Upon completion of this course the participants will :
· Understand After Effects interface and workflow
· Be able to animate footage and text
· Be able to create simple effects
· Be able to export and render files
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Topics
ΕΝΟΤΗΤΑ 1:
Introduction
Explaining how nonlinear works
Touring the interface
Using different workspaces
Keyboard shortcuts
A brief guide to video editingSetting up your video project
Scratch disks
Sequence settings
Creating a project
Setting up a sequence
Importing media
Importing assets
Working with ingest options and proxy media
Working with the Media Browser panel
Importing still image files
Customizing the media cache
Organizing media
Using the Project panel
Working with bins
Monitoring footage
Modifying clipsΕΝΟΤΗΤΑ 2:
Mastering the essentials of video editing
Using the Source Monitor
Navigating the Timeline
Using essential editing commands
Working with clips and markers
Using Program Monitor controls
Using markers
Using Sync Lock and Track Lock
Finding gaps in the Timeline
Selecting clips
Adding transitions
Learning about transitions
Using edit points and handles
Adding video transitions
Using A/B mode to fine-tune a transition
Adding audio transitions
ΕΝΟΤΗΤΑ 3:
Editing and mixing audio
Setting up the interface to work with audio
Examining audio characteristics
Recording a voice-over track
Adjusting audio volume
Creating a split edit
Adjusting audio levels for a clip
ΕΝΟΤΗΤΑ 4:
Adding video effects
Working with effects and master clip effects
Masking and tracking visual effects
Using keyframing effects
Using effect presetsImproving clips with color correction
Exploring the color-oriented effects
Fixing exposure problems
Fixing color balance
Using special color effectsCreating titles
Mastering video typography essentials
Creating titles
Styling text
Working with shapes and logos
Making text roll and crawl
Introducing captionsΕΝΟΤΗΤΑ 5:
Exporting frames, clips, and sequences
Understanding the export options
Exporting single frames
Exporting a master copy
Uploading to social media
Exchanging with other editing applications -
Participants
Graphic Designers, Web Developers, Web Designers, Social Media Officers, staff from the Information Technology Department and Managers of SME enterprises.
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Methodology
Lecture, discussion, demonstration and practice.
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Other Details
Good Knowledge of computers and Internet