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After Effects Classes Washington, D.C.

Discover the power of Adobe After Effects with various engaging classes offered in Washington, DC. Learn to create stunning visual effects, motion graphics, and cinematic animations, and take your creativity to the next level in digital media.

2 classes in-person in Washington, D.C. have spots left, and 18 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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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 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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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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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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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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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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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.

(679) All levels 18 and older
$975

3 sessions

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Adobe After Effects II (Online)

Key Code Education @ 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. Perfect for editors, VFX editors, and graphic artists looking to take their skills to the next level.

(8) All levels 18 and older
$1,175

4 sessions

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After Effects in a Day

NYC Career Centers - 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.

(679) All levels 18 and older
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Reviews for After Effects Classes in Washington, D.C.

After Effects Classes in Washington, D.C. are rated 4.7 stars based on 1,841 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 Washington, D.C.

Add professional-quality animation and effects to videos with Adobe After Effects. This powerful tool can import photos from Photoshop or drawings from Illustrator that can be used to create motion graphics and animation for titles, logos, and credits. After Effects is also used to add special effects and animation to videos. 

Special Effects Artists and Animators use tools like After Effects to create video content for apps, social media channels, and websites. Although many Special Effects Artists and Animators work in the television, film, and advertising industries, any industry that uses training or information videos hires people who know After Effects.

After Effects is powerful and can be complicated to learn. Many people find it easier to master software tools by taking a class. If you want to switch to a career as a Special Effects Artist and Animator, signing up for After Effects classes is a good way to start. You can find in-person classes in the area, but live online sessions are an option, too.

Best After Effects Classes & Schools in

Ledet Training offers in-person After Effects training in These hands-on sessions prepare students to take the Adobe Certified Expert exam at the conclusion of the classes. After Effects 101 covers the foundations of After Effects such as the user interface; efficient workflow; basic tools like masks, puppet tools, and roto tools; and rendering and outputting the final video.

Prerequisites: There are no prerequisites for this class.

Duration: This is a full-time class over three days.

Cost: The cost for this course is $1,299.

Advanced After Effects from Ledet Training presents project optimization, compositing, color correction, motion tracking, and more advanced techniques for animation and special effects. 

Prerequisites: Students should take After Effects 101 or have a basic knowledge of After Effects before enrolling in this course.

Duration: This is a full-time class over three days.

Cost: The cost for this course is $1,295.

Ledet Training’s Video Tools Bootcamp includes both introductory and advanced After Effects courses plus training in basic video production. This course includes instruction in Premiere Pro and After Effects and addresses both the essentials of video editing and animation.

Prerequisites: There are no prerequisites for this class.

Duration: This is a full-time class over five days.

Cost: The cost for this course is $2,199.

American Media Training offers a beginner’s course in After Effects Level 1 introduces the After Effects workflow and creating animation using preset effects. The class uses hands-on assignments to create animated multimedia projects. Covered topics include using layers, masks, and distortion tools plus animated text. The course touches on more advanced techniques like color correction, rotoscoping, and 3-D animation, but these topics are covered in more depth in After Effects Level 2. 

Prerequisites: There are no prerequisites for this class.

Duration: This is a full-time class over two days.

Cost: The cost for this course is $895.

American Media Training also offers After Effects Level 2 to help students achieve intermediate After Effects skills. This course builds on After Effects Level 1 and covers more advanced concepts like compositing, color correction and keying, rotoscoping, motion tracking, expressions, and special effects. 

Another option for After Effects training in is After Effects Bootcamp from Noble Desktop. This live online class for all levels presents students with professional animation and motion graphics techniques for video production. The course is taught by experienced video editors and starts with the basics like navigating the workspace and adding animation, and moves on to more advanced techniques like motion tracking and 3D animation using layers. 

Prerequisites: Students may find previous knowledge of photo editing using Adobe Photoshop and video production using Premiere Pro helpful but this is not required. 

Duration: This is a full-time class over three days.

Cost: The cost for this course is $975.

Noble’s After Effects in a Day is another live online option. Students learn the essentials of video editing and animation, such as how to use the After Effects interface and timeline, along with video editing basics like cuts, eases, and fade-ins. Class projects include adding animation to photos and logos and then adding a soundtrack.

Prerequisites: Experience with Adobe products like Photoshop and Illustrator is helpful, but not required. Students who have never used these products might want to take a Photoshop or Illustrator class before signing up for an After Effects class. Design skills are also helpful. 

Duration: This is a one-day, six-hour class.

Cost: The cost for this course is $425.

Washington, D.C Industries That Use After Effects

Not surprisingly, the top industry in is government, but technology companies are not far behind. Fintech, edtech, and healthtech are all growing in the D.C. area. Google and Snapchat both have offices there, as do Lockheed Martin and Capitol One. D.C. is also a film-friendly city and has many TV stations and multimedia events. Advertising and public relation firms are another option when people with After Effects skills are looking for work.

After Effects Jobs & Salaries in

The US Bureau of Labor Statistics projects a 5 to 12 percent growth nationally in jobs for Special Effects Artists and Animators through 2030. The yearly median pay for Special Effects Artists and Animators in the US is around $78,000, while After Effects jobs in the D.C. region pay a median annual salary of $69,000. Glassdoor.com lists a likely salary range between $53,000 and $90,000.

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