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Discover a world of creativity and bring your ideas to life with After Effects classes in San Francisco. Learn the ins and outs of this powerful software and gain the skills to create stunning visual effects, animations, and motion graphics that will leave a lasting impact.

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Motion Graphics Certificate

Noble Desktop See all classes by this school - 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.

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

15 sessions

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After Effects Bootcamp

Noble Desktop See all classes by this school - Virtually Online

Unlock the power of Adobe After Effects in this comprehensive bootcamp, designed to help you create compelling video content from scratch. You'll learn the fundamentals of animation, text effects, and file integration through hands-on projects, all guided by an experienced instructor. Gain the skills needed to bring your motion graphics to life with confidence.

(441) All levels 18 and older
$975

6 sessions

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After Effects Certification Program

Noble Desktop See all classes by this school - Virtually Online

Enhance your motion graphics skills and become an Adobe After Effects pro with this comprehensive program. Earn a professional certification and stand out in the competitive world of animation and motion graphics. Take your skills to the next level in this hands-on course.

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

18 sessions

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Video Editing Certificate

Noble Desktop See all classes by this school - 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.

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

15 sessions

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Adobe After Effects Private Training

Noble Desktop See all classes by this school - 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.

(441) All levels 13 and older

After Effects in a Day

Noble Desktop See all classes by this school - Virtually Online

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

(441) All levels 18 and older
$425

2 sessions

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Adobe After Effects Tutorial - Private Training

Plexus Creative See all classes by this school - Virtually Online

Learn Adobe After Effects at your own pace with private 1-on-1 training available daily with either in-person or online sessions. This customized training format is ideal for anyone with specific goals or training needs. Private sessions can accommodate all skill levels.

(469) Beginner 18 and older
$150
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+1500 pts
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After Effects Advanced

Noble Desktop See all classes by this school - Virtually Online

Take your After Effects skills to the next level with this advanced course. 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.

(441) Advanced 18 and older
$975

3 sessions

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After Effects in a Day

NYC Career Centers See all classes by this school - Virtually Online

Learn how to create professional motion graphics and animations using Adobe After Effects in this intensive workshop. Join a leading motion graphics instructor and get hands-on experience in a small class setting. Master the essentials of the user interface, layer animation, and more.

(683) All levels 18 and older
$425

2 sessions

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After Effects Bootcamp

NYC Career Centers See all classes by this school - 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.

(683) All levels 18 and older
$975

6 sessions

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Motion Graphics with After Effects (High School)

NextGen Bootcamp See all classes by this school @ Live Virtual

Unlock the world of motion graphics design with Adobe After Effects. Dive into hands-on learning to create captivating animations and stunning visual effects from scratch. Perfect for beginners, this program covers everything from basic navigation to advanced techniques, empowering you to unleash your creativity in the world of animation.

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

4 sessions

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After Effects Bootcamp

Training Connection See all classes by this school @ 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.

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

5 sessions

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After Effects Fundamentals

Training Connection See all classes by this school @ 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.

(162) Beginner 14 and older
$1,495

3 sessions

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+14950 pts
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Adobe After Effects II

Key Code Education See all classes by this school @ Virtual Classroom

Enhance your motion editing and compositing in Adobe After Effects with Key Code Education's advanced online course. Learn complex document creation, work with a variety of palettes and tools, and discover best practices for creating professional-grade motion graphics and video effects. 

(8) Intermediate 18 and older
$1,175

4 sessions

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+11750 pts
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Introduction to Adobe After Effects

Plexus Creative See all classes by this school - 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.

(469) All levels 18 and older
$425
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+4250 pts
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After Effects Advanced

NYC Career Centers See all classes by this school - 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.

(683) Advanced 18 and older
$975

3 sessions

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After Effects Advanced

Training Connection See all classes by this school @ 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.

(162) Advanced 14 and older
$995

2 sessions

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+9950 pts
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After Effects Part 1

Computer Training Source, Inc. See all classes by this school @ Online Classroom

Learn how to create stunning motion graphics and visual effects for film, video, multimedia, and the web with After Effects. This course covers everything from setting up and pre-rolling to working with text, integrating Photoshop images, using advanced motion techniques, and more. Enhance your skills and bring your projects to life.

(22) Beginner 18 and older
$645

2 sessions

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+6450 pts
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After Effects Part 2

Computer Training Source, Inc. See all classes by this school @ Online Classroom

Take your After Effects skills to the next level with this advanced course. Learn techniques for compositing, rotoscoping, and green screen effects, as well as animating multimedia presentations and creating 3D camera movements. Enhance your motion graphics and video editing abilities with this comprehensive training.

(22) Intermediate 18 and older
$699

2 sessions

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+6990 pts
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Adobe After Effects I

Key Code Education See all classes by this school @ 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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+11750 pts
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Discover the Best After Effects Classes in San Francisco

After Effects is accepted globally as the industry standard for video editing, motion graphics design, 3D animation, and a whole host of post-production techniques in film. The software is robust and powerful, which means that professionals across a staggering range of industries use its interface and workflow to accomplish their goals. This also means, however, that the learning curve can be quite steep for those just starting out with Ae, as it is colloquially known. 

At the most basic level, After Effects is motion graphics manipulation software. Users can edit video, create composites, animate text and objects, manipulate 3D objects, or create their own objects and animation in a 3D workspace. You can see, then, why After Effects is used in industries ranging from film to advertising to social media, and tech communications of all varieties. 

The speed of global commerce accelerates at the pace of its visual language, and After Effects is instrumental in creating and manipulating these communications. Hardly a piece of literature, copy, or communications exists now that does not have its visual accompaniment—or the words themselves may dance on a kinetic field, drawing in the viewer. What is behind all of this dynamism is After Effects, the first and last word in video editing and motion graphics creation. 

Best After Effects Classes & Schools in San Francisco

The San Francisco Bay Area is a dynamo of global tech, which means that it's rich with professional opportunities for anyone interested in video, film, or motion graphics. You can find a number of on-site classrooms for learning After Effects, or if you'd rather not commute, your options for virtual courses are even greater. See what options are available for After Effects classes and school in San Francisco at CourseHorse

A number of video production companies call San Francisco home, including Cowan Agency, Sprinkle Lab, and Start Motion Media. Advertising and creative firms of all kinds thrive in the fast-paced and cutting-edge environment of the Bay Area. 

Additionally, the Walt Disney Family Museum Animation Festival is held each year in San Francisco, which is a great place to meet industry professionals and connect with like minded creatives. Industrial Light and Magic, George Lucas's effects and production company, is headquartered in San Francisco, providing a number of opportunities and events to filmmakers and motion graphics designers. 

After Effects Training: Bootcamp presented byLumenbrite Training is a five-session, beginner-level course that teaches you the fundamentals of After Effects. Learn to create motion graphics, text effects, video blending, key techniques, and track mattes. This course begins at the beginner level and progresses to the intermediate level. All you need to begin is basic computer proficiency on a PC or Mac. 

Ben Bardens and Studio Arts presents After Effects 101, a course designed for those who want to learn the basics of After Effects. You will learn motion graphics, compositing, and visual effects in an interactive and hands-on virtual classroom. Topics covered include layers, keyframes, the timeline function, importing footage, animating footage, rotating, and much more. 

If you're looking for an in-depth intensive on the fundamentals of After Effects, then After Effects Beginner Class is for you. Presented by American Media Training, this three-day course will teach you the fundamentals of After Effects, including how to use the Ae workflow, creating a basic animation using effects and presets, animating text, shape layers, animating a multimedia presentation, layers, masks, and many more. This course is perfect for anyone with an interest in digital video or film. 

Adobe After Effects Masterclass Course presented by The Knowledge Academy teaches you basic navigation in After Effects, how to use layers, keyframes, masks, rendering, and much more across nine complete modules. This is a beginner level course taught by an experienced Adobe instructor. The Knowledge Academy classroom is a wifi-enabled workspace that includes air conditioning, full IT support, and access to video equipment. 

After Effects Bootcamp gives you the necessary tools to start creating in Ae from day one. Presented by Noble Desktop, this beginner level course progresses over three sessions and will teach you how to use the Ae workspace, foundational animation techniques, motion tracking, and animating 3D layers. This course is open to learners aged 18 and up, and class sizes average about 15 people. 

Presented by NYC Career Centers, After Effects in a Day is a one-day intensive to get you started in After Effects. This small, hands-on class is designed to teach you the fundamentals of the Ae interface, the timeline, layer animation, easing in and out, fade-ins, and much more. Some experience in Photoshop is recommended for this class, but it is not required. Prerequisites include a computer or smart device and a reliable internet connection. 

San Francisco Industries That Use After Effects

It's no secret that the Bay Area is the birthplace of the modern tech movement. Apple, X (formerly known as Twitter), Google, and a host of other companies are headquartered there, which means that the area is a hub for digital video and motion graphics professionals. Every day new start-ups emerge in San Francisco and its environs, and many of them create content for the web and mobile devices. Experienced artists in After Effects are crucial to the success of these burgeoning ventures. 

According to the San Francisco Chamber of Commerce, the six key industries of the Bay Area are IT and software, social and digital media, life sciences and biotech, environmental and cleantech, and international business. How exciting that each of these growing sectors welcome professionals with experience in After Effects and digital motional graphics manipulation. 

Social & Digital Media

San Francisco is now known the world over for its social and digital media industries. Companies like X, LinkedIn, Instagram, Google, and Youtube are all headquartered in the area. Motion graphics designers create motion graphics and interfaces for these sorts of social media applications, as well as animated text, logos, and other 3D design elements. 

IT & Software

Software is one of the most lucrative industries for a Special Effects Artist or Motion Graphics Designer. Any title, animation, or 3D object a user encounters in a given program must be designed by someone, and After Effects is often how it's done. Software and IT companies headquartered in San Francisco and the Bay Area include Apple, Alphabet, Intuit, Electronic Arts, Salesforce, and many others. 

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