A static logo says one thing; the same logo animated into motion can say something entirely different — energy, credibility, momentum. That shift from still to moving image is what After Effects was built for, and it remains the industry standard for motion graphics, compositing, and visual effects. This course from the Arab British Fellowship Training Academy is designed to give participants full command of that software, from its essential tools to the camera, lighting, and timing systems used in professional productions.

Participants learn to animate and composite images and video in both 2D and 3D, build motion graphics and cinematic effects, and design dynamic animated titles using layers and text tools. The program is delivered by internationally certified graphic design trainers with hands-on industry experience, and concludes with a final project — designing a logo and producing it as an animated video — to confirm participants have met the course objectives in practice, not just theory.

Who Should Attend?

• Design and graphics professionals.
• Media and television specialists.
• Video and animation producers.
• Anyone looking to develop their skills in this field.

Knowledge and Benefits:

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the fundamental concepts, tools, and techniques of After Effects.
• Create animations and visual effects, and animate images and video in 2D and 3D.
• Prepare motion graphics and cinematic effects, and produce digital videos and films.
• Work with layers and text animation to design dynamic animated titles.

Module 1: Getting Started — Interface, Project Setup and Basic Transformations

• Starting a project and installation basics.
• Animating, scaling, rotating, and adjusting transparency.

Module 2: Cropping, Timing and Speed Effects

• Cropping, slicing, containing, and reflecting footage.
• Speeding up, slowing down, reversing, and freezing clips.
• Advanced time-remapping for speed, reversing, and freezing.

Module 3: Working with Layers — Types, Blending and Styles

• Layer types and how to organize them.
• Linking and adjusting layers, and applying motion blur.
• Blending modes and layer styles.

Module 4: Shape Design and the Pen Tool

• Drawing and animating shapes.
• Drawing with the pen tool.

Module 5: Masking Techniques

• Creating and working with masks, and mask modes.
• Using auto trace.

Module 6: Text Creation and Animation

• Writing and formatting text.
• Text animation presets, animators, and selectors.
• Animating text along a path, and converting text to shapes and masks.

Module 7: Animation Fundamentals and the Graph Editor

• Playback and preview options, and the basics of animation.
• Using the Graph Editor, motion paths, and Motion Sketch.
• Using the Wiggler for randomized motion.

Module 8: Syncing Audio with Motion

• Converting audio waves into motion keyframes.

Module 9: Working in 3D Space

• Fundamentals of 3D work and camera tools.
• Depth of field, and lighting and shadow tools.

Module 10: Motion Tracking and Stabilization

• Tracking motion within video.
• Removing video shake and tracking perspective angles.

Module 11: Puppet Animation and Video Painting

• Puppet pin animation and puppet tools.
• Painting on video, and using the Clone Stamp.

Module 12: Rendering and Exporting Your Project

• Rendering the final video for delivery.