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Introduction to After Effects Course

Discover the world of motion graphics with our 2-day Adobe Authorised Introduction to After Effects Training Course, available Live Online or at our cutting-edge training centre.

Ideal for beginners, this Adobe Certified course instills confidence in creating professional motion graphics, smooth animations, and special effects using After Effects CC.

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London Classroom

Immerse yourself in hands-on learning at our Central London training centre.
£416.50
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2-day intensive
March 25-26, 2025
Live Online Classes

Join interactive online sessions for real-time learning from any location.

£356.30
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2-day intensive
March 18-19, 2025
Online Video Tutorials
Learn at your own pace with comprehensive video tutorials and resources.
£345.00
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Day 1: Introduction to After Effects Course

Introduction to the Interface

  • Exploring the interface

  • Importing & organising media

  • Working with the timeline

  • Layers, switches and properties

  • Creating compositions

  • Creating Solid layers

  • Working with Shape layers

  • Linking layers together

  • Using blending modes

  • Understanding Null layers

  • Creating keyframes

  • Animating properties and effects

  • Easy Easing

  • Native Motion blur

  • Editing keyframes

  • Best practises

  • Ensuring flexibility in a project

  • Project Collecting

  • Precomposing – when, how and why

  • Creating masks

  • Combining masks

  • Modifying mask properties

  • Creating text

  • Applying text paths

  • Browsing presets in Adobe Bridge

  • Using pre-built text animators

  • Working with Vector layers

  • Creating and customising shapes

  • Animating shapes

  • Using the puppet tool to create motion

  • Controlling the distortion mesh

  • Exploring essential effects

  • Keyframing the properties

  • Combining effects

  • Adjustment Layers

  • Basics of keying

  • Composing images

  • Creating interesting looks

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  • The motion tracker

  • Finding a good track point

  • Warp Stabilizer VFX

  • Applying the results to graphics

  • The render queue

  • Output settings

  • File formats

What's Included

Comprehensive Manual

Detailed course materials

Certificate

Upon completion

Hands-on Practice

Real-world projects

Video Tutorials

Supporting content

Course Notes

Downloadable PDFs

Practice Files

Sample footage

What You Will Need

  • Basic computer literacy and file management skills

  • No prior video editing experience required

  • A computer that meets Adobe's system requirements

  • Familiarity with Mac or Windows operating systems

  • Adobe Premiere Pro CC installed (we provide guidance)

  • Willingness to learn and practice new skills

Who Should Attend

This course is perfect for anyone looking to learn professional video editing from scratch. Whether you’re starting a new career or adding to your existing skillset, this course will give you the foundation you need.
  • Aspiring video editors starting their career
  • Content creators wanting to edit videos
  • Familiarity with Mac or Windows OS
  • No Prior Knowledge of Editing experience


  • Social media managers creating content
  • Basic Computer literacy

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Success Stories

What Our Clients Say

Don’t just take our word for it—see how our Premiere Pro training has helped professionals and beginners alike achieve their editing goals.
“The Premiere Pro course was excellent! The trainer explained everything clearly and made editing feel so much easier. I now feel confident creating videos for my clients.”

Priya Sharma

Senior Video Editor

“I loved the hands-on approach. Learning directly in the classroom helped me grasp advanced editing techniques quickly. Highly recommended for anyone wanting to step up their video skills.”

Rahul Mehta

Creative Director

“The live online class was perfect for me. Interactive, practical, and I didn’t feel like I missed out by not being in the classroom. The trainer was super supportive.”

Aisha K

Freelance Editor

“The bespoke training was exactly what our team needed. It was tailored to our workflow and saved us weeks of trial and error.”


Jamie Banks

Senior Video Editor

Very knowledgeable trainer, he answered all our questions and went the extra mile to accommodate all the students.” Great instruction, really inspirational

Rahul Mehta

Advanced After Effects

“The course leader was friendly, knowledgeable, and handled both in-person and remote students seamlessly. I was a bit nervous at first, but they made learning feel approachable and even fun. I’d highly recommend Soho Editors for anyone looking to upskill professionally.”

Anjali Verma

Freelance Editor

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The UK’s Leading Post Production Training Provider

Certified by global manufacturers and endorsed by media leaders — supporting professionals at every stage of their creative journey.

Master the tools, elevate your expertise, and position yourself for success through Soho Editors’ industry-recognised training.
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