Digging into the timeline controls and how to move around the timeline.

How layers affect one another on the timeline.

The basics of key-framing and how to animate inside of the program.

Using the Pen and Shape tools, students will be able to create a variety of complex shapes inside Adobe After Effects CC.

Using the Pen and Shape tools, students will be able to create a variety of masks inside Adobe After Effects CC. They will also learn how to animate the masks by key-framing.

Exploring the Title Tool and how to animate titles.

Understanding the paint tool and how it can be used for Matte Painting or achieving certain effects.

Understanding the clone tool and how it can be used for Matte Painting or cleaning footage

Exploring the last tool in the tool bar, usually used in Matte Painting or achieving certain looks or effects.

Creating Adjustment Layers inside of After Effects and understanding how they affect the layers below them.

Briefly discussing the 3D option in the program and how to navigate the interface effectively.

Taking a look at the Camera tool and how to animate this feature inside of the timeline.

Illuminating your scene using the light tool along with pairing it up with a Null Object.

Using the program's built in features, we will be exploring how to track your footage through the two methods offered.

Rotoscoping your footage in order to take out certain elements along with the basics of keying. A brief discussion about Matte Painting.

Animating inside the program using the Puppet Tool.

A brief look at the effects panel and how to apply effects on your composition.

Exploring the Pre-compose option and how it influences your composition and workflow.

Exporting using Adobe After Effects CC through the render queue option.

Exporting using Adobe Media Encoder and how to shift between the two programs.