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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.

6 classes in-person in Los Angeles have spots left, and 9 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.

Tuesday Jan 16th, 10am–5pm Eastern Time

 (16 sessions)

$3,495

16 sessions

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.

Monday Dec 18th, 10am–5pm Eastern Time

 (3 sessions)

$975

3 sessions

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.

Monday Jan 22nd, 9am–4:30pm Pacific Time

 (5 sessions)

$1,845

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!

Monday Jan 22nd, 9am–4:30pm Pacific Time

 (3 sessions)

$1,395

3 sessions

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.

Thursday Jan 25th, 9am–4:30pm Pacific Time

 (2 sessions)

$895

2 sessions

Premiere Pro Advanced

Training Connection @ 915 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA

Take your video editing skills to the next level with this hands-on class focused on advanced techniques in Premiere Pro. Learn to create stunning effects, titles, and composites, and even work with other Adobe programs like SpeedGrade, Prelude, and Encore. Prior completion of the Premiere Pro Fundamentals class is required.

Thursday Dec 14th, 9am–4:30pm Pacific Time

 (2 sessions)

$895

2 sessions

After Effects Bootcamp

NYC Career Centers - Virtually Online

Master the art of creating professional videos, animations, and special effects with After Effects. Elevate your skills in motion graphics and animation, from basic techniques to advanced motion tracking and particle effects. Take your video editing to the next level at NYC Career Centers.

Monday Dec 18th, 10am–5pm Eastern Time

 (3 sessions)

$975

3 sessions

After Effects in a Day

NYC Career Centers - Virtually Online

After Effects is a powerful component of Adobe's suite of design software that allows you to create professional motion graphics with a simple but powerful user interface. This course will have you up and running quickly, as you learn to create animated GIFs, logos, transitions, and more. You'll get hands-on experience in a small class led by a leading motion graphics instructor.  Get started in this one-day workshop, or dive right into our...

Monday Dec 18th, 10am–5pm Eastern Time

$425

After Effects Advanced

NYC Career Centers - Virtually Online

Take your After Effects skills to new heights with this advanced course. Master text animations, create seamless transitions, and delve into the world of motion graphics. Elevate your projects from design to delivery.

Monday Jan 29th, 10am–5pm Eastern Time

 (3 sessions)

$975

3 sessions

After Effects Advanced

Training Connection @ Online

This class covers topics such as Motion tracking, Particle simulation, advanced 3D, advanced Masking, Roto Brush Tool, Puppet Tools, Time-warp / Time-lapse simulations and more. Target Audience: This class is aimed at existing After Effects users who need to take their video production to a higher level. Students should have already completed After Effects Fundamentals or have the equivalent experience. Training available on both Mac and PC platforms....

Thursday Jan 25th, 9am–4pm Pacific Time

 (2 sessions)

$895

2 sessions

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.

Saturday Dec 23rd, 10am–6pm Eastern Time

 (2 sessions)

$1,095

2 sessions

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.

$425

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.

Monday Dec 18th, 10am–6pm Eastern Time

 (3 sessions)

$1,295

3 sessions

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.

Thursday Dec 21st, 10am–6pm Eastern Time

 (2 sessions)

$1,095

2 sessions

Adobe After Effects CC (Advanced)

Future Media Concepts

Take your motion graphics and compositions to the next level with the advanced techniques of Adobe After Effects. Master 3D features, the 3D engine, Cinema 4D, 3D camera tracking, warp stabilizing, particle playground, and other simulation effects. Enhance your projects with stroke, scribble, write-on, and paint effects. Join us at Future Media Concepts for this 2-day course!

Thursday Dec 28th, 10am–5:30pm Eastern Time

 (2 sessions)

$795

2 sessions

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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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