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After Effects Classes Los Angeles

Master the art of visual effects with Adobe After Effects classes in Los Angeles. Learn how to create stunning motion graphics, special effects, and animations, and bring your creative visions to life with this powerful software.

5 classes in-person in Los Angeles have spots left, and 15 classes live online are available.

Motion Graphics Certificate

Noble Desktop - Virtually Online

Become a skilled Motion Graphics Designer and master the art of animating motion graphics, creating visual effects, and editing videos using industry-standard software like Adobe After Effects, Premiere Pro, and Cinema 4D Lite. Develop a strong portfolio showcasing your creative techniques and gain the skills needed to meet the growing demand for video professionals.

(372) All levels 18 and older
$3,495

16 sessions

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After Effects Bootcamp

Noble Desktop - Virtually Online

Discover the secrets of creating captivating motion graphics and animations in this comprehensive course. Gain hands-on experience with real-world projects and learn from a leading instructor, as you delve into techniques like motion tracking and animating 3D layers. Prerequisite: Basic knowledge of Adobe Photoshop recommended.

(372) All levels 18 and older
$975

3 sessions

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After Effects Bootcamp

Training Connection @ 915 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA

Learn the art of creating stunning special effects and motion graphics with the After Effects Bootcamp at Training Connection. This hands-on course is designed for graphic and video professionals looking to enhance their editing and compositing skills. No prior experience is required.

(158) All levels 14 and older
$1,995

5 sessions

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After Effects Fundamentals

Training Connection @ 915 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA

Master the powerful program Adobe After Effects and learn all the tools and skills you need to create special effects for video and motion graphics. Join us at Training Connection and become a pro in no time!

(158) Beginner 14 and older
$1,495

3 sessions

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After Effects Advanced

Training Connection @ 915 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA

Take your After Effects skills to the next level with this advanced course at Training Connection. Learn motion tracking, particle simulation, advanced 3D, masking techniques, and more. Ideal for experienced After Effects users looking to elevate their video production skills.

(158) Advanced 14 and older
$995

2 sessions

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Video Editing Certificate

Noble Desktop - Virtually Online

Master the art of video editing, audio editing, and motion graphics at a leading institution. Learn the creative techniques and workflow required to transform concepts into fully edited videos. Elevate your skills and stand out to potential clients or employers with a compelling video editing demo reel.

(372) All levels 18 and older
$2,995

13 sessions

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After Effects in a Day

Noble Desktop - Virtually Online

Learn how to create stunning animations, add music and sounds, and import files from Illustrator and Photoshop in this hands-on workshop at Noble Desktop. Perfect for beginners looking to master After Effects in just one day.

(372) All levels 18 and older

Cinema 4D in After Effects Bootcamp

Noble Desktop - Virtually Online

Unlock the power of 3D graphics in your After Effects projects with this immersive hands-on course. Learn to create and animate stunning 3D models, apply textures, and seamlessly integrate with After Effects using Cinema 4D Lite. Expand your skill set and take your motion projects to new heights.

(372) All levels 18 and older
$975

3 sessions

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Adobe After Effects Private Training

Noble Desktop - Virtually Online

Unlock the power of motion graphics with this comprehensive training. Master Adobe After Effects' interface, timeline, and layer animation techniques to craft stunning GIFs, animate logos, and seamlessly integrate artwork from Illustrator and Photoshop.

(372) All levels 13 and older

After Effects Advanced

Noble Desktop - Virtually Online

Take your After Effects skills to the next level with this advanced course at Noble Desktop. Master text and shape animations, learn video compositing techniques, and discover how to speed up your workflow with expressions. Enhance your motion graphics and compositing skills with hands-on projects in this immersive course.

(372) Advanced 18 and older
$975

3 sessions

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Adobe After Effects Level I (Online)

Manhattan Edit Workshop @ Virtual Class room

Learn the essentials of Adobe After Effects for motion graphics and visual effects with this introductory online course. Discover traditional After Effects workflow, basic animation techniques, keying, and 3D effects. Gain the skills needed to create compelling motion graphics and visual effects.

(95) Beginner 16 and older
$1,295

3 sessions

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Adobe After Effects Level II (Online)

Manhattan Edit Workshop @ Virtual Class room

Take your motion graphics skills to the next level with a two-day intermediate class at Manhattan Edit Workshop. Learn industry-standard practices for creating stunning visuals in Adobe After Effects. Enhance your movies with text, graphics, and effects and gain a high level of efficiency in your work.

(95) Intermediate 16 and older
$1,095

2 sessions

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After Effects Fundamentals

Training Connection @ Online

Master Adobe After Effects in this hands-on course at Training Connection. Suitable for graphic and video professionals looking to enhance their editing and compositing abilities, this course offers both beginners and experienced users the opportunity to learn and practice various projects and tricks. No prior experience with After Effects is required.

(158) Beginner 14 and older
$1,495

3 sessions

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After Effects Bootcamp

Training Connection @ Online

Learn to create special effects and motion graphics in this After Effects course at Training Connection. Perfect for graphic and video professionals looking to enhance their editing and compositing skills, this hands-on bootcamp covers everything from basic animation to advanced concepts like 3D and particle simulations. No prior experience is required.

(158) All levels 14 and older
$1,995

5 sessions

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Animation with After Effects (High School)

NextGen Bootcamp - Virtually Online

Unlock your creativity and bring your imagination to life with Animation with After Effects. Discover the exciting world of animation and motion graphics in this hands-on summer program in NYC. Join us at NextGen Bootcamp and learn how to navigate the After Effects workspace, master basic animation techniques, and create stunning visual effects.

(61) All levels 13 - 18 years old
$1,499

4 sessions

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Animation with After Effects (High School)

NextGen Bootcamp @ Live Virtual

Learn to create eye-catching animations and dazzling visual effects with Adobe After Effects in this hands-on summer program at NextGen Bootcamp. Dive into basic animation concepts and processes, and then explore advanced techniques such as title and text animation, 3D layer animation, and motion tracking. Suitable for beginners with no previous experience in animation or design.

(61) All levels 13 - 18 years old
$1,299

4 sessions

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After Effects Advanced

Training Connection @ Online

Take your After Effects skills to the next level with this advanced course. Learn motion tracking, advanced masking, 3D effects, and more in this comprehensive training program designed for experienced users. Elevate your video production with Training Connection.

(158) Advanced 14 and older
$995

2 sessions

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Introduction to Adobe After Effects

Plexus Creative - Virtually Online

Learn the essentials of Adobe After Effects in this 1-Day hands-on workshop. Adobe After Effects is a creative industry standard tool for motion graphics and compositing. This hands-on workshop will cover the key fundamentals of working in Adobe After Effects including compositions, working with layers, animating, keyframing, adding effects, rendering, and exporting.

(468) Beginner 16 and older
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Adobe After Effects Level III (Online)

Manhattan Edit Workshop @ Virtual Class room

Enhance your Adobe After Effects skills with an advanced class covering alphas, formatting, rendering, 3D features, Photoshop integration, Cinema 4D, particles, paint effects, color correction, and more. Perfect for producers, editors, and motion graphic artists looking to master the intricacies of After Effects.

(95) Advanced 16 and older
$1,095

2 sessions

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Adobe After Effects I (Online)

Key Code Education @ Virtual Classroom

Unlock the full potential of Adobe After Effects with Key Code Education's immersive course. Learn to create stunning motion graphics, master advanced animation techniques, and discover the power of video blending and keying effects. Perfect for editors, VFX editors, and graphic artists seeking to elevate their skills.

(8) Beginner 18 and older
$1,175

4 sessions

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Reviews for After Effects Classes in Los Angeles

After Effects Classes in Los Angeles are rated 4.7 stars based on 1,162 verified reviews from actual CourseHorse.com purchasers.

  • Introduction to Adobe After Effects

    Reviewed by Priyam J. on 3/2/2024
    The course really introduces a lot of concepts in an organized way so that by the end of class you are very comfortable with navigating in After Effects and applying effects, and keyframe animations.
  • Introduction to Adobe After Effects

    Reviewed by Patrick P. on 1/16/2022
    Everything was excellent.
  • Adobe After Effects Level II (Online)

    Reviewed by David S. on 5/27/2021
    Chad was wonderful! Very clear instruction, great attitude, and a lot of fun!
  • Introduction to Adobe After Effects

    Reviewed by matthew r. on 11/10/2020
    Great and very helpful. I was lucky to be the only one in the class because it's a crazy complicated program. Highly recommend!
  • Adobe After Effects Level I (Online)

    Reviewed by Kedrick W. on 10/16/2020
    Amazing class taught by Mr.Mark Chandler. The 3 jam-packed days were just a steller foundation on what's possible with creating in After Effects and Premiere. The class was a mixture of informational lessons and real-world perspectives. I feel more confident tackling more AE projects now.
  • Adobe After Effects Level III (Online)

    Reviewed by Nickolas R. on 7/20/2020
    Chad was a great professor and really dove in depth on the topics we covered. And the curriculum wasn’t super rigid either, we did lots of exploring and playing around which was helpful. It’s always great to see someone else’s process. It definitely helped that I was the only student too, got to pick his brain more than I might have in a larger class. I appreciate him still doing the class for one student!
  • Introduction to Adobe After Effects

    Anonymous review on 5/5/2020
    Learned so much! I was afraid of working in After Effects because at first glance, it's a very complicated/intimidating program. But, Laura was very clear, super helpful, and explained everything well!
  • Introduction to Adobe After Effects

    Reviewed by Meredith on 3/2/2020
    I received straightforward, clear instructions. Was able to grasp the concepts relatively quickly.
  • Introduction to Adobe After Effects

    Anonymous review on 3/2/2020
    I thought the class was great and went at a great pace for a beginner's class.
  • Introduction to Adobe After Effects

    Anonymous review on 3/2/2020
    Clear instruction and good pace.

Discover the Best After Effects Classes in Los Angeles

When you think about motion graphics and animation in Los Angeles, movies come to mind. The state of California has more Special Effects Artists and Animators than any other state in the U.S. Whether you want to create movie titles and effects or motion graphics for advertisements, learning Adobe After Effects (Ae) can set you on that path. 

After Effects is a software tool used to create motion graphics and visual effects. Motion graphics means text and images that move. Ae is also used in post-production for color correction, audio mixing, compositing, and animation techniques like rotoscopting and motion tracking. One of the ways Ae is most commonly used is to replace screens on cellphones, televisions, and computers that appear in a video or on film. 

After Effects is part of Adobe’s Creative Cloud, a collection of tools used for all kinds of creative endeavors. The tools in Creative Cloud all work together, so you can begin a project in one product, like PhotoShop or Premiere Pro, and then import it into another, like After Effects, to add motion graphics and effects. 

Best After Effects Classes & Schools in Los Angeles

After Effects Fundamentals Training Connection - Downtown 915 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 1800, Los Angeles, CA 90017

This beginner’s After Effects class covers all the tools and skills students need to master Adobe After Effects to add motion graphics, animation, and special effects. Adobe After Effects is part of Adobe’s Creative Cloud along with Photoshop, Illustrator, and Premiere Pro. This class is for anyone who wants to build an understanding of the basics of video editing and motion graphics.

Prerequisites: This a beginner’s class with no formal prerequisites.

Duration: Full-time class with three 7.5-hour sessions.

Cost: $1,395

After Effects Bootcamp Training Connection - Downtown 915 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 1800, Los Angeles, CA 90017

This class will take beginners from an introduction to After Effects through the ability to create animations and moving text and titles. The bootcamp covers the real-world usage of After Effects including an introduction to the interface, timeline, layers, color correction, and audio repair. Class assignments are designed to provide students with a video that can be added to a demo reel or uploaded to social media at the end of the class.

Prerequisites: This a beginner’s class with no formal prerequisites.

Duration: Full-time class with five 7.5-hour sessions.

Cost: $1,845

After Effects Advanced Training Connection - Downtown 915 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 1800, Los Angeles, CA 90017

This advanced After Effects course is for students with prior Ae experience. Explore topics like masking, motion tracking, advanced 3D techniques, particle simulation, the roto brush and puppet tools, time-lapse simulations, and advanced color correction.

Prerequisites: This course is for students who have already taken an introductory and intermediate After Effects class or bootcamp or have extensive prior experience with Ae.

Duration: Full-time course with two 7.5-hour sessions

Price: $895

Los Angeles Industries That Use After Effects

Industries that use After Effects include film and television production, advertising, game development, and digital marketing. People are employed by companies, both large and small, and also work as freelance Motion Graphics Designers.

Film and Television

Many industries employ Motion Graphics Designers but the one that comes most readily to mind is the film and television industry, which still has a large presence in Southern California. Two areas where people work are with on-screen graphics like opening titles and end credits and special effects and animation. Some of the Los Angeles movie studios that employ people who know how to use tools like Adobe After Effects are Pixar Animation Studios, Imagine Entertainment, Searchlight Pictures, Sony Pictures, Dreamworks, and Disney Studios. 

Advertising

Many Motion Graphics Designers are employed in the advertising industry, either at an agency or in the advertising department of corporations. Tools like After Effects are used to create commercials and advertisements for broadcast, websites, apps, and social media Some of the advertising agencies in Los Angeles include US Interactive Media, Oskoui + Oskoui, Inc., Armed Mind, Saatchi & Saatchi/LA, Young & Rubicam Brands, and Team One Advertising among many others.

Digital Marketing

Many businesses in different industries use digital marketing to promote goods and services on the internet. Motion Graphics Designers are sometimes hired to create animated videos, often as freelancers. This can be a good way to begin your career and use your After Effects training.

Game Development

Companies that design and create video games also employ people with After Effects skills. Motion graphics is used for text, special effects, and advertising. Some game development companies in LA include Playstation, Mythical Games, Wave, Versus Systems, MobilityWare, GreenPark Sports, Electronic Arts (EA), Naughty Dog, and Seriously, among others.

After Effects Jobs & Salaries in Los Angeles

The Los Angeles metropolitan area has the greatest number of Special Effects Artists and Animators in the U.S., according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook. There are nearly 5,000 people working in the field in Los Angeles, Long Beach, and Anaheim. The annual mean wage in the area is $95,000. 

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