Try it out: animation

About this course

The course introduces the Adobe After Effects CC interface and the main stages of building a short animation sequence. Learners import images, organise them with layers, and use keyframes and layer transformations to animate those elements. The course also covers rendering compositions into movie clips. It is structured as an introductory taster, with guidance on possible courses for continuing animation practice.

What you'll learn

• Navigate the Adobe After Effects CC interface
• Import images into an After Effects project
• Animate image layers using basic transformations and keyframes
• Render compositions as movie clips
• Identify suitable follow-on courses for developing animation practice

Is this course right for you?

The course is intended for beginners exploring animation with Adobe After Effects. The beginner label suggests an introductory starting point, while the course description does not specify whether previous software or animation experience is required.

Before you go

• Professional equipment and the required software are available for use on the course.
• Learners may wish to bring a memory stick or portable hard drive to store their work.