Course Description In this advanced course designed for videographers, graphic artists, and animators with experience using Adobe After Effects, the standard for motion graphics and compositions in the TV and film industries, you will learn to incorporate text, graphics, and effects into your movies. Upon completion of this course, you will have an excellent understanding of the menu and tools in After Effects, and you'll be able to use the program with a high level of efficiency. Who Should Attend Video and animation professionals who need an advanced understanding of Adobe After Effects. Prerequisites: Practical working knowledge of Mac OS X Introduction to Adobe After Effects class or equivalent experience Intermediate Adobe After Effects class or equivalent experience Course Outline: Note: The curricula below comprise activities typically covered in a class at this skill level. The instructor may, at his/her discretion, adjust the lesson plan to meet the needs of the class. Lesson 1: Particles Understanding Particles Particle Playground Particle World Foam Radio Waves Using Particles for compound control layers Lesson 2: Understanding 3D in After Effects Adding Lights Animating lights Working with Shadows Working with a Null Object Working with Text in 3D Nesting a 3D Composition Creating a composite in 3D Adding a camera Animating the camera Auto Orient Lesson 3: Photoshop and After Effects Using Vanishing Point Using 3D objects Editing stills for 3D Adding dimension to stills Lesson 4: Paint Effects Stroke Scribble Write-on Paint Using paint with the Gradient Wipe Lesson 5: Effects Overview of the most commonly used effects in After Effects Q and A Price: $1,095.00 Duration: 2 days Time: 10am - 6pm Contact: Cari Jones, Corporate Account Manager Email: CariJ@fmctraining.com Phone: 407-354-4866 FUTURE MEDIA CONCEPTS, INC., the nation's premier digital media training center, provides manufacturer-authorized training in all areas of digital media including digital video and film editing, web design and development, sound design, DVD authoring, 3D animation, motion graphics, desktop publishing, architectural and mechanical design and Mac IT. FMC is an authorized training provider for Adobe, Apple, Autodesk, Avid, Boris FX, Digidesign, NewTek and Softimage. Founded in 1994, FMC has training centers located in New York, Boston, Philadelphia, Washington DC, Orlando, Chicago and Dubai. www.fmctraining.com