Adobe After Effects for Advanced Users

Complex Compositing, 3D Integration, and Professional Motion Graphics Workflows

Adobe After Effects is the leading standard for professional graphic animation, visual effects, and complex compositing. High-end video productions such as commercials, TV trailers, music videos, or virtual 3D worlds combined with live-action footage can only be achieved with a solid understanding of advanced features.

In this advanced seminar, you will deepen your existing After Effects knowledge and learn how to implement complex animations and compositing professionally. The focus is on greenscreen keying, special effects, 3D integration, advanced masking and path animations, as well as the efficient use of expressions.

Through practical examples, you will compare and evaluate different animation techniques and develop professional workflows for demanding video projects.

Our experienced trainers will show you:

• How to structure complex compositing projects
• How to realistically combine 2D and 3D elements
• How to key greenscreen footage professionally
• How to control animations efficiently using expressions

Your Benefits at a Glance

• Deep dive into professional After Effects workflows
• Focus on real production scenarios from film, advertising, and social media
• Hands-on exercises on greenscreen, 3D tracking, and special effects
• More efficient workflows through templates and expressions
• Ideal for demanding motion graphics and VFX projects
• Participation available on-site or live online

Seminar Contents

Project Management & Workflow

• Project handling and organization
• Composition settings for various output formats
• Efficient workflows for complex animations

Integration in the Adobe Workflow

• Preparing projects in Photoshop, Illustrator, and Premiere Pro
• Adobe Dynamic Link: seamless interaction between After Effects and Premiere Pro

Advanced Masking and Path Animations

• Advanced masking techniques
• Path animations, path alignment, and trimming paths

Color Correction & Look Development

• Color correction and color management
• Color spaces and Lumetri looks

Greenscreen & Keying

• Chroma keying with practical examples
• Optimizing keying results

Complex Compositing

• Nesting and organizing compositions
• Combining multiple effects and layers

3D Integration in After Effects

• 3D Camera Tracker
• Working in 3D space
• Integration of camera rigs, lights, and shadows
• 3D text animation

Character and Object Animation

• Puppet Tool (Marionette Tool)

Rendering & Output

• Output modules and render settings
• Creating and managing presets

Automation with Expressions

• Basics of expressions
• Applying expressions in practical examples

Efficient Work with Templates

• Using and customizing templates

Target Audience

This advanced seminar is designed for:

• Video editors and motion designers with basic After Effects knowledge
• Media designers and graphic artists
• Professionals in film, TV, and advertising production
• Content creators with professional ambitions
• Anyone who wants to create complex animations and visual effects

Prerequisites

• Solid basic knowledge of Adobe After Effects
• Experience with keyframes, layers, and simple animations