Animation Classes in NYC, New York

This hands-on introductory level course covers the fundamentals of Adobe After Effects. The class will introduce students to the key concepts, terminology, and interface of After Effects. Topics include compositions, layers, animation, keyframing, effects, 3D, and rendering. Topics Covered: Best Practices File Management Project Organization...

Adobe After Effects is the tool of choice for many professionals in both animation and video post-production. Because it is an Adobe product it is similar to Photoshop in interface, with a whole lot more thrown in. This class is designed to get you up and running with the program in the shortest amount of time possible. It's a chance to see what After...

This two-day advanced class will help you achieve better results from this comprehensive application. Building on concepts from After Effects Level 1 and Level 2 classes, this course covers all about alphas (straight vs. pre-multiplied alphas, working with Photoshop and Illustrator and vector paint) and advanced formatting and rendering (video, interlaced...

This three-day introductory class introduces you to the essentials for this powerful application for motion graphics and visual effects.  Topics include traditional after effects workflow, basic animation with effects and presets, introductory text animation, basic keying and 3D, rending and output. Prerequisite: Basic Mac OS X knowledge....

Adobe After Effects is a powerful tool for animation and video post-production. It can be used to create stand-alone videos and animations but is often more powerful when used in conjunction with other programs such as Dreamweaver, Flash, or Premiere to add special effects and titles to web and video content. This training will take you from the basics...

The Ashcan Environment Design course focuses on the creation of captivating digital environments from start to finish. Our classes emphasize environment design fundamentals as well as digital painting techniques to help create stunning environments and atmosphere. Subjects include: Perspective 1 - Dynamic Angles and Viewpoints Perspective 2 -...

This hands-on introductory level course covers the fundamentals of Adobe Premiere Pro. The class will introduce students to the key concepts, terminology, and interface of After Effects. Topics include compositions, layers, animation, keyframing, effects, 3D, and rendering. TOPICS:  Best Practices  Asset Organization Project Management...

This three day hands-on course teaches students to perform basic editing functions while becoming familiar with the user interface. Final Cut Pro X is a revolutionary video editing application that makes it possible for beginners and seasoned professionals to achieve stunning results. Start with basic video editing techniques and work all the way...

Intro to Augmented Reality Storytelling with Spark AR Studio Learn how to start making 3D stories that your audiences can experience dynamically in their own space. In this workshop taught by multimedia designer and artist Ziv Schneider you'll explore augmented reality storytelling and work hands-on with Spark AR Studio to create short spatial experiences....

The GreenSock Animation Platform (GSAP) has become the industry standard for scripted animation due to its advanced features and incredible performance. It is used in the majority of award-winning websites and it’s so popular in HTML5 banners that Google is hosting it for everyone to use. This class offers a comprehensive exploration of GSAP. Learn...

Prop Design encompasses vehicles, weapons, and architecture, and is incredibly valuable in immersing the audience in a story and world. Our course will introduce students to the basic design principles of different vehicles and weapons before students move onto developing their own original designs. Subjects include: Technical Perspective Study...

In our semester learn a basic introduction to this exciting media. The first few weeks will be spent getting to grips with software fundamentals: squash & stretch & bouncing ball exercises, and motion exercises (head turning & basic timing- ease in & out).  The second half of our semester we will learn background theory, 1 /2...

This two-day intermediate class will take you beyond the basics by focusing on industry standard best-practices for creating motion graphics.  Building on concepts learned in the level one class, you will learn how to incorporate text, graphics, and effects to your movies.  Upon completion of this course, you will have an excellent understanding...

As technology changes, more media and design companies are exploring 3D design, animation, and 3D printing. Having 3D skills on your resume can set you apart from other designers. This class serves as an introduction to the core concepts and tools in 3D modeling and animation using industry standard software, Autodesk Maya. The course also provides...

Adobe After Effects is a powerful tool for motion graphics, character animation and visual effects. In this intermediate/advanced course, we’ll dive deeper into motion graphic animations, transform and mask animation, and the graph editors. In addition, we’ll cover animating transitions, simple character animation, expressions, effective greenscreen...