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After Effects Advanced Training

After Effects Advanced Training

This After Effects – Advanced Training will enable you to fully leverage the software’s advanced features to create rich, dynamic, and professional visual animations.

You will learn how to:

  • Apply complex effects to produce impactful graphic compositions;
  • Use masks, blending modes, and track mattes to refine your creations with precision;
  • Create and animate characters or graphic elements fluidly and expressively;
  • Work in 3D by manipulating the X, Y, and Z axes, virtual cameras, and lighting;
  • Add and synchronize sound effects to enhance the impact of your animations;
  • Optimize your scenes using markers, rotoscoping, and advanced time management techniques.
2 days 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Online, Montreal, Quebec City

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The After Effects Advanced Training course at a glance

Length
2 days
Schedule
9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Format
Live virtual class or in person in Montreal and Quebec City
Audience
Tous
Price
$1,199 per participant, or $1,019 for public bodies and non-profits (plus taxes)
Language
English

Doussou Formation and After Effects Advanced Training: key facts

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After Effects Advanced Training course outline

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Introduction to the After Effects – Advanced Training

  • Create dynamic and custom lower thirds to enhance your video productions
  • Design smooth and elegant transitions for a polished, professional finish
  • Animate titles, images, and logos in 3D for greater visual impact
  • Master green screen keying (Chroma Key) for clean and effective compositing
  • Leverage advanced masking techniques for precise and creative visual layering
  • Apply rotoscoping techniques to isolate specific elements within a scene
  • Use null objects to structure and streamline complex animations
  • Integrate camera effects: control movement, zoom, and depth of field to achieve a cinematic look

Prices and practical information

Preferred rate

$1,019 / participant

Public bodies and non-profits · plus taxes

Standard price

$1,199 / participant

Businesses and individuals · plus taxes

Practical information

  • Length: 2 days
  • Schedule: 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
  • Format: Live virtual class or in person in Montreal and Quebec City
  • Payment: online (PayPal or card) when registering, or by invoice for organizations
  • Funding: Doussou Formation is a training organization accredited by the CPMT. For Quebec employers subject to the Act to promote workforce skills development (payroll over $2M), this course can count toward their 1% training obligation.

Corporate After Effects Advanced Training training

Train your whole team as a private group, on your own documents, at your premises or in a virtual class, on the dates that suit you.

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Participant reviews

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Frequently asked questions about the After Effects Advanced Training course

Who is this training for?

This training is intended for After Effects users who already have some experience with the software and want to develop advanced skills, particularly in 3D animation, complex effects, masking, or compositing.

Do I need to have completed a basic course?

Yes, it is recommended to have completed an introductory course or have regular hands-on experience with the software. This training does not cover the basics but builds on advanced techniques.

Is the After Effects software included?

No, the license is not included. Each participant must have access to a recent version of Adobe After Effects, especially for online sessions.

Is the content suitable for online learning?

Yes. The training can be taken in-person or remotely. Online sessions are conducted live by an instructor, with screen sharing, real-time demonstrations, and guided exercises.

What equipment do I need?

A computer capable of running After Effects smoothly is essential. For online sessions, you should also have a stable internet connection, a headset, and ideally a dual-screen setup.

Why take this After Effects Advanced Training course

Objectives: what you will be able to do

  • Deepen your knowledge of advanced video editing techniques to gain precision, fluidity, and creativity in your projects

Prerequisites

What is included

  • Course materials and exercise files for each participant
  • Certificate of attendance
  • Optional personalized coaching after the course
  • In public in-person sessions:
    • Tea and coffee
    • Lunch at a nearby restaurant
    • Parking (in some cities)
    • Wi-Fi access

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