Embark on a transformative journey into Adobe After Effects, gaining fundamental and advanced skills. Explore the intricacies of the interface, create compositions and master timeline dynamics. Dive into hands-on experiences, shaping proficiency in animation, advanced text techniques, and masking for enhanced visual effects. Discover the profound impact of light, colors, and perspective, refining chroma keying, compositing, and motion tracking skills. Immerse yourself in 3D integration, lighting, and tracking for dynamic storytelling. Master advanced techniques like Graph Editor precision, keyframe intricacies, and 3D text creation. Elevate skills in keying, particle systems, and cutting-edge special effects, crafting polished compositions. Conclude with foundational color correction, Lumetri Panel mastery, and effective portfolio building.

VFX with Adobe After Effects from Novice to Expert
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VFX with Adobe After Effects from Novice to Expert

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There are 9 modules in this course
This module provides a comprehensive exploration of Adobe After Effects, equipping learners with fundamental skills and advanced techniques. You will grasp the intricacies of the After Effects interface, proficiently creating compositions, importing and arranging footage, and managing diverse file formats. Building on this foundation, the module delves into timeline mastery, emphasizing the importance of the Current Time Indicator (CTI), efficient media linking, and sequence importation. Furthermore, you will develop expertise in composition and layer manipulation, exploring advanced features such as pre-composition and layer styling duplication for a thorough understanding of After Effects' powerful capabilities.
What's included
17 videos1 reading4 assignments1 discussion prompt
17 videos• Total 72 minutes
- Trainer Introduction• 1 minute
- Creating Composition in After Effects• 6 minutes
- Different Ways of Importing Footage• 5 minutes
- Arranging Distinct Layers inside After Effects• 7 minutes
- Importing Different File Formats• 5 minutes
- Saving Projects Using Collect Files• 3 minutes
- Replacing Footage in After Effects• 6 minutes
- Linking Missing Media• 6 minutes
- Importing Multiple Sequences in After Effects• 2 minutes
- Purging of Cache & Temp Files• 2 minutes
- Demonstration of Working with Compositions Part 1• 4 minutes
- Demonstration of Working with Compositions Part 2• 4 minutes
- Understanding Properties Panel• 5 minutes
- How to create layer pre-compositions in After Effects• 5 minutes
- Comprehending Layer Properties and Track Matte in After Effects Part 1• 4 minutes
- Comprehending Layer Properties and Track Matte in After Effects Part 2• 5 minutes
- How to Copy a Layer Style• 2 minutes
1 reading• Total 5 minutes
- Course Introduction: VFX with Adobe After Effects from Novice to Expert• 5 minutes
4 assignments• Total 29 minutes
- Practice Quiz: Introduction to VFX and After Effects Interface • 3 minutes
- Practice Quiz: Understanding Timeline, CTI, Linking missing Footage • 3 minutes
- Practice Quiz: Understanding Composition and Layers • 3 minutes
- Graded Assessment: Getting Started with After Effects• 20 minutes
1 discussion prompt• Total 5 minutes
- Discussion Prompt: Getting Started with After Effects• 5 minutes
This module empowers you to showcase proficiency in Adobe After Effects through hands-on experiences. You will master the creation and manipulation of shapes, understand shape parameters, and execute advanced techniques such as shape morphing. You will identify the art of mastering shape animation, creating loopable animations with precision using the Ellipse and Square tools, and gaining proficiency with the Pen Tool. The module delves into the Graph Editor to demonstrate smooth animations, apply anticipation techniques, and master advanced features like Trim Path and Repeater. Additionally, you will develop expertise in crafting dynamic text animations, exploring text properties, and creating professional lower thirds. The mastery extends to masking techniques for enhancing visual effects and seamlessly refining composition elements. Furthermore, you will explain their attainment of proficiency in After Effects by creating captivating logo animations, exploring varied animation techniques, and elevating brand representation through motion.
What's included
31 videos7 assignments1 discussion prompt
31 videos• Total 159 minutes
- Engaging with Shapes in After Effects-Part 1• 7 minutes
- Engaging with Shapes in After Effects-Part 2• 4 minutes
- Engaging with Shapes in After Effects-Part 3• 5 minutes
- Engaging with Shapes in After Effects-Part 4• 4 minutes
- Demonstration of Morphing Shapes Part 1• 6 minutes
- Demonstration of Morphing Shapes Part 2• 4 minutes
- Demonstration of Morphing Shapes Part 3• 4 minutes
- Creating Loopable Animation using Ellipse Tool• 4 minutes
- Creating Loopable Animation using Ellipse Tool Continue• 4 minutes
- Creating Seamless Animation• 4 minutes
- Creating Loopable Animation from Square Shape• 7 minutes
- Creating Customized Shapes Using Pen Tool Part 1• 6 minutes
- Creating Customised Shapes Using Pen Tool Part 2• 3 minutes
- Exploring Graph Editor Part 1• 6 minutes
- Exploring Graph Editor Part 2• 5 minutes
- Exploring Graph Editor Part 3• 4 minutes
- How to Animate Anticipation using Graph Editor• 6 minutes
- Illustration of Trim Path-Part 1• 4 minutes
- Illustration of Trim Path-Part 2• 5 minutes
- Illustration of Trim Path-Part 3• 5 minutes
- Illustration of Trim Path-Part 4• 4 minutes
- Circle Burst using Trim Path and Repeater Part 1• 6 minutes
- Circle Burst using Trim Path and Repeater Part 2• 7 minutes
- Creating Text Using After Effects• 6 minutes
- Animating Properties of Text• 5 minutes
- Creating Lower Thirds Part 1• 7 minutes
- Creating Lower Thirds Part 2• 7 minutes
- Masking Using Pen Tool• 7 minutes
- Developing Animating Logo-Part 01• 5 minutes
- Developing Animating Logo-Part 02• 5 minutes
- Developing Animating Logo-Part 03• 4 minutes
7 assignments• Total 92 minutes
- Practice Quiz: Creating Shapes, and understanding Parameteres • 30 minutes
- Practice Quiz: Animating Shapes • 30 minutes
- Practice Quiz: Using Graph Editor • 3 minutes
- Practice Quiz: Creating Text Animations and Lower Thirds • 3 minutes
- Practice Quiz: Working with Masks • 3 minutes
- Practice Quiz: Creating Logo Animations • 3 minutes
- Graded Assessment: Fundamentals of Motion Graphics• 20 minutes
1 discussion prompt• Total 5 minutes
- Discussion Prompt: Discussion Prompt: Fundamentals of Motion Graphics• 5 minutes
This module guides you in acquiring expertise in Adobe After Effects, focusing on impactful visual enhancements. You will describe your understanding of the profound impact of light, colors, and perspective, laying the foundation for effective visual enhancement. Mastery in chroma keying will be demonstrated through applying techniques like Linear Color Key, matte refinement, and the strategic use of Spill Suppressor. The module further advances skills in compositing by seamlessly integrating elements with backgrounds, ensuring a cohesive and visually appealing composition. Proficiency will be interpreted through mastering rotoscoping techniques, adjusting the matte hue, and skillfully employing masking to reveal and conceal text. Identification of mastery extends to motion tracking in After Effects, encompassing seamless integration of elements, linking track data, and advancing skills in comprehensive motion tracking techniques.
What's included
17 videos6 assignments1 discussion prompt
17 videos• Total 82 minutes
- Using Light, Colors, and Perspective in After Effects Part 1• 7 minutes
- Using Light, Colors, and Perspective in After Effects Part 2• 3 minutes
- Demonstration of Linear Color Key• 6 minutes
- Refining matte and Tolerance• 7 minutes
- Working with Spill Suppressor Part 1• 4 minutes
- Working with Spill Suppressor Part 2• 4 minutes
- Compositing Elements and Backgrounds• 6 minutes
- Rotoscopying Object in After Effect Part 1• 5 minutes
- Rotoscopying Object in After Effect Part 2• 4 minutes
- Changing Hue of Selected Matte• 3 minutes
- Masking and Revealing Text Part 1• 5 minutes
- Masking and Revealing Text Part 2• 5 minutes
- Demonstrating Use of Motion Tracking Part 1• 5 minutes
- Demonstrating Use of Motion Tracking Part 2• 5 minutes
- Linking Track Data• 5 minutes
- Use of Motion Tracking Part 1• 5 minutes
- Use of Motion Tracking Part 2• 4 minutes
6 assignments• Total 35 minutes
- Practice Quiz: Light, Colors and Perspective • 3 minutes
- Practice Quiz: Chroma Keying and Green Screen Techniques • 3 minutes
- Practice Quiz: Compositing Elements and Backgrounds • 3 minutes
- Practice Quiz: Rotoscopy • 3 minutes
- Practice Quiz: Motion Tracking • 3 minutes
- Graded Assessment : Fundamentals of VFX• 20 minutes
1 discussion prompt• Total 5 minutes
- Discussion Prompt: Discussion Prompt: Fundamentals of VFX• 5 minutes
This module empowers you to demonstrate proficiency in integrating 3D elements into After Effects, mastering fundamentals, analyzing shots for conversion, creating matte paintings, and effectively stylizing compositions. You will develop expertise in After Effects 3D lighting, camera animation, and material manipulation, enhancing skills for immersive and dynamic visual storytelling. Mastery in After Effects 3D tracking will be identified, showcasing accurate camera tracking, creation of cameras from tracks, and seamless linking of text for the creation of dynamic compositions. The module offers a comprehensive exploration of advanced techniques, providing you with the skills necessary for impactful and visually engaging 3D integration in After Effects.
What's included
19 videos4 assignments1 discussion prompt
19 videos• Total 84 minutes
- Introduction to 3D Part 1• 5 minutes
- Introduction to 3D Part 2• 3 minutes
- Analyzing Shot and Elements for 3D Conversion• 4 minutes
- Creating Matte Painting Part 1• 4 minutes
- Creating Matte Painting Part 2• 5 minutes
- Creating Matte Painting Part 3• 4 minutes
- Creating Matte Painting Part 4• 3 minutes
- Stylizing your Composition Part 1• 6 minutes
- Stylizing your Composition Part 2• 4 minutes
- Stylizing your Composition Part 3• 6 minutes
- Stylizing your Composition Part 4• 2 minutes
- Adding and Animating Camera and Lights Part 1• 6 minutes
- Adding and Animating Camera and Lights Part 2• 5 minutes
- Working with Materials Part 1• 5 minutes
- Working with Materials Part 2• 5 minutes
- Working with Materials Part 3• 4 minutes
- Use of 3D Camera Tracking• 5 minutes
- Creating Camera from Track and Linking Text Part 1• 5 minutes
- Creating Camera from Track and Linking Text Part 2• 4 minutes
4 assignments• Total 29 minutes
- Practice Quiz: 3D Integration with After Effects • 3 minutes
- Practice Quiz: 3D Lights • 3 minutes
- Practice Quiz: 3D Tracking • 3 minutes
- Graded Assessment : Compositing VFX Project• 20 minutes
1 discussion prompt• Total 5 minutes
- Discussion Prompt: Discussion Prompt: 3D Integration and Visual Effects • 5 minutes
This module guides you in advancing their After Effects proficiency through the mastery of advanced Graph Editor techniques, ensuring precise control, and refining animations for professional-quality outputs. Mastery of advanced keyframe techniques will be demonstrated by exploring the intricate capabilities of the Puppet Tool and effectively refining motion dynamics. You will identify your expertise in After Effects through the creation of impactful 3D text, animated cameras, manipulated 3D materials, and stylized compositions for maximum impact. The module also covers the mastery of creating explainer videos, including the import and animation of AI layers, stylizing animations with smoke, and precision organization. Excellence in kinetic typography and motion graphics is interpreted through creating text, synchronizing with audio, animating, and seamlessly incorporating impactful effects.
What's included
37 videos6 assignments1 discussion prompt
37 videos• Total 192 minutes
- Implementing Advanced Graph Editor Techniques Part 1• 5 minutes
- Implementing Advanced Graph Editor Techniques Part 2• 5 minutes
- Implementing Advanced Graph Editor Techniques Part 3• 4 minutes
- Understanding Use of Puppet Tool Part 1• 5 minutes
- Understanding Use of Puppet Tool Part 2• 4 minutes
- Understanding Use of Puppet Tool Part 3• 5 minutes
- Understanding Use of Puppet Tool Part 4• 5 minutes
- Creating 3D Text and Animating Camera Part 1• 5 minutes
- Creating 3D Text and Animating Camera Part 2• 5 minutes
- Creating 3D Text and Animating Camera Part 3• 4 minutes
- Using 3D Materials In After Effects Part 1• 7 minutes
- Using 3D Materials In After Effects Part 2• 5 minutes
- Stylizing comp Using After Effects Part 1• 5 minutes
- Stylizing comp Using After Effects Part 2• 4 minutes
- Importing and Arranging AI Layers• 5 minutes
- Understanding Animating Elements Part 1• 7 minutes
- Understanding Animating Elements Part 2• 6 minutes
- Adding Smoke for Stylizing• 5 minutes
- Organizing Layers for Animation Part 1• 4 minutes
- Organizing Layers for Animation Part 2• 4 minutes
- Arranging Elements and Importing Part 1• 4 minutes
- Arranging Elements and Importing Part 2• 4 minutes
- Animating Background Elements Part 1• 7 minutes
- Animating Background Elements Part 2• 6 minutes
- Animating Background Elements Part 3• 6 minutes
- Demonstration of Animating Car Part 1• 6 minutes
- Demonstration of Animating Car Part 2• 7 minutes
- Stylizing Animation in After Effects Part 1• 6 minutes
- Stylizing Animation in After Effects Part 2• 3 minutes
- Creating Text and Importing Sound Part 1• 4 minutes
- Creating Text and Importing Sound Part 2• 5 minutes
- Synchronizing Text with Audio Part 1• 7 minutes
- Synchronizing Text with Audio Part 2• 6 minutes
- Illustrating Text Animation Part 1• 7 minutes
- Illustrating Text Animation Part 2• 6 minutes
- Demonstration of Adding Effects Part 1• 6 minutes
- Demonstration of Adding Effects Part 2• 3 minutes
6 assignments• Total 35 minutes
- Practice Quiz: Advanced Graph Editor Techniques • 3 minutes
- Practice Quiz: Advanced Keyframe Techniques • 3 minutes
- Practice Quiz: Creating 3D Text and Camera Animation • 3 minutes
- Practice Quiz: Creating Explainer Videos • 3 minutes
- Practice Quiz: Kinetic Typography and Motion Graphics • 3 minutes
- Graded Quiz: Advanced Motion Graphics and Animation• 20 minutes
1 discussion prompt• Total 5 minutes
- Discussion Prompt: Advanced Motion Graphics and Animation• 5 minutes
This module empowers you to demonstrate mastery in advanced keying techniques within After Effects, employing tools like Keylight and Primatte Keyer while seamlessly integrating Lightwrap for polished outcomes. You will identify their mastery in After Effects particle systems, effectively creating dynamic effects such as shattering, generating smoke, utilizing Saber, and manipulating Particle World attributes. Additionally, the module explains the enhancement of rotoscoping skills in After Effects by seamlessly transitioning to Mocha, performing rotoscoping within Mocha AE, applying matte techniques, and proficiently utilizing the advanced Roto Brush 3.0 tool for precise and efficient results.
What's included
32 videos4 assignments1 discussion prompt
32 videos• Total 157 minutes
- Understanding use of Keylight Part 1• 6 minutes
- Understanding use of Keylight Part 2• 5 minutes
- Understanding use of Keylight Part 3• 6 minutes
- Comprehending Primatte Keyer Part 1• 4 minutes
- Comprehending Primatte Keyer Part 2• 5 minutes
- Comprehending Primatte Keyer Part 3• 4 minutes
- Comprehending Primatte Keyer Part 4• 4 minutes
- Demonstrating Use of Lightwrap Part 1• 5 minutes
- Demonstrating Use of Lightwrap Part 2• 6 minutes
- Demonstrating Use of Lightwrap Part 3• 4 minutes
- Shatter Part Illustration Part 1• 4 minutes
- Shatter Part Illustration Part 2• 5 minutes
- Shatter Part Illustration Part 3• 4 minutes
- Shatter Part Illustration Part 4• 3 minutes
- Shatter Part Illustration Part 5• 6 minutes
- Create Smoke in After Effects• 6 minutes
- Using Saber Effect Part 1• 5 minutes
- Using Saber Effect Part 2• 5 minutes
- Using Saber Effect Part 3• 4 minutes
- Changing Attributes of Layers• 6 minutes
- Generating Particles on Path Part 1• 6 minutes
- Generating Particles on Path Part 2• 4 minutes
- Creating Particle World Part 1• 6 minutes
- Creating Particle World Part 2• 2 minutes
- Switching from After Effects to Mocha• 4 minutes
- Rotoscopying in Mocha After Effects• 7 minutes
- Applying Matte in After Effects• 2 minutes
- Using Roto Brush 3.0 in After Effects Part 1• 7 minutes
- Using Roto Brush 3.0 in After Effects Part 2• 4 minutes
- Rotoscopying using Tracker Part 1• 6 minutes
- Rotoscopying using Tracker Part 2• 6 minutes
- Rotoscopying using Tracker Part 3• 6 minutes
4 assignments• Total 29 minutes
- Practice Quiz: Advanced Keying • 3 minutes
- Practice Quiz: Particle System and Particle Effects • 3 minutes
- Practice Quiz: Advanced Rotoscopy • 3 minutes
- Graded Quiz: Visual Effects and Special Effects• 20 minutes
1 discussion prompt• Total 5 minutes
- Discussion Prompt: Visual Effects and Special Effects• 5 minutes
This module empowers you to master advanced After Effects techniques. Learn to expertly execute 3D tracking and compositing, meticulously planning footage, generating images, linking elements, and seamlessly applying lens blur finesse. Identify and refine keying and compositing proficiency in After Effects, leveraging 3D tracking, linking textures, and seamlessly integrating keyed elements with backgrounds for polished and visually engaging outcomes.
What's included
10 videos3 assignments1 discussion prompt
10 videos• Total 56 minutes
- Planning your Footage for Generating Scene• 7 minutes
- Adding Sequential 3D Tracking to the scene• 5 minutes
- Generating Image for Compositing• 7 minutes
- Linking an element and interpreting the proportion of Elements• 5 minutes
- Adding lens blur to added elements• 4 minutes
- Linking Texture to Tracking data Part 1• 7 minutes
- Linking Texture to Track Data Part 2• 5 minutes
- Keying Element added to Scene• 6 minutes
- Link track Data to Added Element• 6 minutes
- Compositing Added Element with BG• 5 minutes
3 assignments• Total 26 minutes
- Practice Quiz: Project 1 - Generating & Adding Elements • 3 minutes
- Practice Quiz: Project 2 - Keying & Compositing with 3D Tracking • 3 minutes
- Graded Graded Assessment : Compositing VFX Project• 20 minutes
1 discussion prompt• Total 5 minutes
- Discussion Prompt: Compositing VFX Project• 5 minutes
This module guides you through the process of becoming proficient in adding special effects in After Effects, explaining the importance of planning compositions, tracking sequences, and masking through tracking. You will attain proficiency by integrating techniques like burn, smoke, reflections, and character removal for impactful visual storytelling. The module then advances to the creation of a futuristic city, analyzing scenes, tracking, and seamlessly integrating a spaceship, enabling you to attain proficiency in crafting immersive and dynamic compositions. Furthermore, you will develop advanced compositing skills by adding radial elements, compositing a futuristic city scene, and effectively rendering compositions for polished and visually engaging outcomes.
What's included
23 videos4 assignments1 discussion prompt
23 videos• Total 112 minutes
- Planning Composition and Tracking Sequence• 4 minutes
- Masking Area Through Tracking Part 1• 6 minutes
- Masking Area Through Tracking Part 2• 6 minutes
- Adding burn Element to scene Part 1• 5 minutes
- Adding burn Element to scene Part 2• 4 minutes
- Adding burn Element to scene Part 3• 4 minutes
- Adding Smoke to the scene• 6 minutes
- Adding reflection to scene• 6 minutes
- Removing Character from Scene Part 1• 4 minutes
- Removing Character from Scene Part 2• 4 minutes
- Analyzing City Scene and Tracking Elements• 3 minutes
- Adding element in Futuristic City Part 1• 6 minutes
- Adding element in Futuristic City Part 2• 5 minutes
- Adding element in Futuristic City Part 3• 5 minutes
- Creating Elements in After Effects• 3 minutes
- Adding element in Futuristic City Part 4• 7 minutes
- Adding spaceship to Futuristic City Part 1• 4 minutes
- Adding spaceship to Futuristic City Part 2• 3 minutes
- Adding a radial element to the City Part 1• 4 minutes
- Adding a radial element to the City Part 2• 5 minutes
- Compositing the Futuristic City Scene Part 1• 5 minutes
- Compositing the Futuristic City Scene Part 2• 6 minutes
- Rendering your composition of Futuristic City• 6 minutes
4 assignments• Total 29 minutes
- Practice Quiz: Adding FX • 3 minutes
- Practice Quiz: Creating Futuristic City • 3 minutes
- Practice Quiz: Compositing Futuristic City • 3 minutes
- Graded Assessment: Adding and Compositing Elements• 20 minutes
1 discussion prompt• Total 5 minutes
- Discussion Prompt: Adding and Compositing Elements• 5 minutes
This module provides you with foundational skills in After Effects, focusing on the interpretation of color correction and grading. You will master basic correction techniques and effectively manipulate light parameters for impactful visual enhancements. Proficiency in the After Effects Lumetri Panel will be identified through the comprehension of creative parameters, exploration of curves, color wheels, HSL secondary adjustments, and the effective implementation of vignettes. Additionally, you will develop skills for creating an impressive portfolio in After Effects by following tips for effective presentation and content selection, ensuring their work is showcased in a professional and compelling manner.
What's included
9 videos4 assignments1 discussion prompt
9 videos• Total 51 minutes
- Overview of Color Correction• 6 minutes
- Overview of Color Grading• 6 minutes
- Understanding Basic Correction and light Parameters• 7 minutes
- Understanding creative Parameters in Lumentri Panel• 4 minutes
- Exploring Curves Parameter in Lumentri Panel• 7 minutes
- Exploring Color Wheels in Lumentri Panel• 7 minutes
- HSL Secondary Options in Lumentri Panel• 7 minutes
- Adding Vignette using Lumentri Panel• 2 minutes
- Tips for Portfolio Building• 5 minutes
4 assignments• Total 29 minutes
- Practice Quiz: Introduction to Color Correction • 3 minutes
- Practice Quiz: Understanding Lumetri Panel • 3 minutes
- Practice Quiz: Portfolio Building • 3 minutes
- Graded Assessment : Advanced Color Correction and Grading Techniques in After Effects • 20 minutes
1 discussion prompt• Total 5 minutes
- Discussion Prompt: Advanced Color Correction and Grading Techniques in After Effects• 5 minutes
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Reviewed on Sep 17, 2025
From basic tools to advanced techniques, this course is incredibly detailed and practical. Perfectly designed for learners to create professional VFX using Adobe After Effects with confidence.
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An incredibly detailed journey from novice to expert! The instructor’s clarity and practical exercises make learning After Effects rewarding, enjoyable, and career-boosting for VFX professionals.
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The assignments and practical exercises helped me apply everything — from simple animations to full VFX scenes. It’s not just watching, you actually create things step by step.

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