Dive into After Effects: Learn the Basics

After Effects is an amazing program that can help you create motion graphics, visual effects, and titles that make your videos better, but it can be intimidating to try out. In this 45-minute course, you’ll learn the basics of using After Effects: understand the program layout, learn how to use the tools, get comfortable with using the timeline. We’ll cover everything from opening up After Effects for the first time, importing assets, and creating your very first composition.

This class is perfect for video creators, designers, and everyone who wants to learn After Effects in an un-intimidating way. No prior knowledge or experience is required! By the end of the class, you’ll have the basic knowledge to start creating projects and dive even further into the world of After Effects.

• Intro
• Project: Create a Title Page
• Opening After Effects for the First Time
• Creating a New Composition
• How to Import Files into After Effects
• The Tools You Need to Know
• Adding Text to Your Project
• Adding Shapes to our Project
• Adjusting Layers with Scale, Rotation, Opacity
• Thank You & What's Next