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Motion Graphics Training NYC

Unlock your creativity and learn the art of motion graphics with hands-on classes in NYC. Master animation techniques, create stunning visual effects, and gain valuable skills to enhance your career in the digital media industry.

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After Effects Bootcamp

Noble Desktop @ 185 Madison Ave, New York, NY & 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

Motion Graphics Certificate

Noble Desktop @ 185 Madison Ave, New York, NY & 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

Motion Graphics & Video Editing Portfolio Development

Noble Desktop @ 185 Madison Ave, New York, NY & Virtually Online

Discover how to create engaging and meaningful motion graphics and video edits from concept to completion in this in-depth course. Gain the skills necessary to build a professional portfolio and excel in the growing industries of motion graphics and video editing. Take the first step towards a career in this creative field with Noble Desktop.

Tuesday Jan 30th, 6–9pm Eastern Time

 (10 sessions)

$1,495

10 sessions

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Motion Graphics Certificate

NYC Career Centers @ 185 Madison Ave, New York, NY & Virtually Online

Master the art of video editing, motion graphics, and special effects with the powerful software tools of Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects. Create stunning animations, learn green screen removal, and build a portfolio-ready demo reel to showcase your skills. Elevate your career in the world of motion graphics with this comprehensive course.

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

 (16 sessions)

$3,495

16 sessions

Adobe After Effects 1-on-1 Immersion—Private Training

Plexus Creative @ 198 Greenpoint Ave., Brooklyn, NY

Learn essential Adobe After Effects tools, tips and techniques at your own pace in this Private 2-Day Immersion Course. This customized training format is ideal for anyone with special training needs or specific project goals that may fall outside of the scale and scope of group workshops. Private Custom Immersion sessions are appropriate for beginners looking to jump start their skills. Students may either bring their own laptop and materials...

Saturday Jan 6th, 11am–5pm Eastern Time

 (2 sessions)

$2,000

2 sessions

After Effects Advanced

Noble Desktop @ 185 Madison Ave, New York, NY & 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.

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

 (3 sessions)

$975

3 sessions

Motion Graphics & Titles with After Effects

NYC Center for Media Education @ 175 E 104th St, New York, NY

Level up your video projects with an advanced workshop in Adobe After Effects at the NYC Center for Media Education. Discover how to create captivating graphics, animated text, and eye-catching opening titles using shape, text, and animation tools. Enhance your skills and take your video productions to new heights with this must-attend workshop.

Tuesday Dec 5th, 10am–1pm Eastern Time

 (2 sessions)

$99

2 sessions

After Effects in a Day

Noble Desktop @ 185 Madison Ave, New York, NY & 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

After Effects in a Day

NYC Career Centers @ 185 Madison Ave, New York, NY & 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

Animation with After Effects (High School)

NextGen Bootcamp @ 185 Madison Ave, New York, NY & 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.

Monday Aug 12th, 10am–4pm Eastern Time

 (4 sessions)

$1,499

4 sessions

Introduction to Adobe After Effects

Plexus Creative @ 198 Greenpoint Ave., Brooklyn, NY

Learn the essential skills of motion graphics and compositing with Adobe After Effects in this hands-on workshop. Discover how to build compositions, animate, add effects, design in 3D, and more. Join us at Plexus Creative and elevate your creative workflow with After Effects.

Sunday Jan 7th, 11am–5pm Eastern Time

Video Editing Certificate

Noble Desktop @ 185 Madison Ave, New York, NY & 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.

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

 (13 sessions)

$2,995

13 sessions

Video Editing Certificate

NYC Career Centers @ 185 Madison Ave, New York, NY

Learn video editing, audio editing, and the foundation of motion graphics and animation. Complete hands-on projects to learn the creative techniques for video editing and the workflow required to go from a concept to a fully edited video. Learn to Edit Video & Audio Use Premiere Pro to edit video, add music and voiceover, time out video clips, and adjust placement, speed, & color. Remove background noise, clean up audio, mix audio, and...

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

 (13 sessions)

$2,995

13 sessions

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Discover the Best Motion Graphics Classes in NYC

Motion graphics involves taking static graphic design elements, like text or infographics, and animating them. It is generally focused on communicating a specific message, compared to other types of animation that are often used to tell a story. Motion graphics designers use a number of different computer applications like Adobe After Effects and DaVinci Resolve.

According to Adobe, “[t]he origins of motion graphics are rooted in the evolution of film credits. In the early days of cinema, directors created title credits to meet the interest of this new generation of cinemagoers, who wanted to learn more about the actors in the films they saw.” Adobe explains that over time, digital technology has improved, and so have the design possibilities for motion graphics. Today, motion graphics are used for much more than just film credits. They are common in almost every type of digital content including advertising, social media, and educational content.

Best Motion Graphics Classes & Schools in NYC

There are a number of different motion graphics classes in New York City. The Manhattan Edit Workshop offers a class called FUS 101: Fusion in Resolve. This class is intended for editors, post-producers, VFX beginners, multimedia producers, and motion graphics professionals. Tuition is $1,295, and there are three class sessions. The instructor covers the basics of visual effects and motion graphics. It is recommended that students have a basic knowledge of editing terminology. Founded in 2002, the Manhattan Edit Workshop is located in New York City’s Flatiron District. It provides post-production training for a variety of different platforms, including Apple, Adobe, and Avid.

Noble Desktop is also located in New York City, and offers a certificate class called the Motion Graphics Certificate. This class is focused on motion graphics and visual effects, and includes instruction in Adobe After Effects, Premiere Pro, and Cinema 4D Lite. Students also learn video editing techniques, and work on a demo reel that will help them showcase their skills for prospective employers. A working knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and/or Illustrator is required for this class, and basic knowledge of video timeline editing and basic design skills are helpful. There are a total of 34 class sessions, and tuition is $3,495. The average class size for this course is 15 people. Noble Desktop is a design and coding school that offers a variety of online and in-person classes. Founded in 1990, it is in Midtown Manhattan, near Penn Station, Port Authority, and Times Square. 

Another option for New York City students is Adobe After Effects Level 1, run by the Manhattan Edit Workshop. This is an introductory class, and is intended for editors, producers, motion graphics artists, and anyone else who wants to learn the basics of After Effects. It covers the fundamentals of motion graphics, the After Effects workflow, creating basic animation working with masks, animating text, and using the puppet tool. Students also learn about rendering and output. There are three class sessions, and the cost of the class is $1,295. The Manhattan Edit Workshop is located in New York City’s Flatiron District. It was founded in 2002, and provides post-production training for a number of different platforms, including Apple, Adobe, and Avid.

Students can also enroll in a motion graphics class with DCTV, a nonprofit media arts center for independent filmmakers in New York City. This school was founded in 1972 and is in the Chinatown/Tribeca area of New York City. It runs a range of workshops, and also provides post-production facilities and production equipment and space rentals. It has a three-session class called After Effects, which costs $360. This class covers basic animation, effects and presets, animating text, rendering, working with masks, time and frame rates, keyframing, compositing, and system setup.

NYC Industries That Use Motion Graphics

In the digital age, motion graphics have become common in a wide variety of different industries. Overall, they can be found in almost any business that utilizes digital media. The film and television industry was one of the first places where motion graphics became common, and many motion graphics designers work in that industry today. Motion graphics are also widely used by website and social media content creators. Researchers have found that sites and pages that incorporate motion graphics are more likely to get the attention of an audience, and keep that audience for longer, and as a result, motion graphics have become wildly popular online. Motion graphics are also popular in advertising due to their ability to attract an audience. Another quality of motion graphics is that they can help people more easily understand complex topics, and so they have also become widespread in education. 

Motion Graphics Jobs & Salaries in NYC

New York City has a large film and television industry, and thus many job opportunities for motion graphics designers who want to work in film and television. According to a 2021 report by the New York City Film & Television Industry, the film and television industry is an important part of the New York City economy. It says, “In 2019, New York City’s film and television industry supported over 185,000 total (direct, indirect, and induced) jobs in the city, accounting for over $18 billion in total wages and $82 billion in total economic output (business revenues and self-employment receipts).”


According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)–a federal agency that collects and analyzes information about the U.S. labor market–the New York metropolitan area has the fourth-highest employment level of special effects artists and animators, which is a category that includes motion graphics artists. It also ranks among the top ten-paying metropolitan areas in the United States for this job category, with an average annual wage of just over $100,000 for special effects artists and animators.

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