Our live, online classes are taught by expert instructors who will guide you through every step of this exciting course. With interactive, real world project-based sessions, you’ll quickly gain the skills needed to create professional animations and effects.
We ensure our courses and trainers are up-to-date with the latest software features, so you’ll always be learning the most current version of After Effects.
Key Features of the Training:
Class times are 9.00am to 4.00pm
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Both our instructors are extremely talented and experienced video editors. With their knowledge and experience they will share with you a wealth of tips and tricks to help you master After Effects.
No problem, simply call us and we will provisionally hold a seat for you.
There is zero risk, if you don't get approval, we simply cancel the reservation.
We don't just want you to learn After Effects, we want you to leave our After Effects classes in Los Angeles feeling fully inspired.
The training is based on a series of Real World Projects, so you will learn how After Effects is used in a real production environment.
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"This After Effects Fundamentals class is an absolutely fantastic class. I feel confident that I know have the basic skill-set and hands-on experience to be able to navigate the program with confidence. I am also aware that the key to success for a lot of these programs is practice and patience. McKinley was a patient kind and fun teacher. She maintained a great level of enthusiasm and instruction; she is extremely knowledgeable and shared a high level of confidence in her skill-set and professionalism. Overall, this was an awesome way to learn and to spend a day! Thank you."
Alex Zech | CitizenGlobal"McKinley was amazing! So enthusiastic and one of the most tech-savvy people I've ever met. What a boss! Thanks so much!"
Bel Downie | YouTube Music"I knew very little about After Effects before starting this course other than I really needed to learn it. This course exceeded my expectations greatly, as I found the hands-on, in-class learning environment to be a great way to learn sophisticated software. I now feel confident to take my own self-teaching to another level now that the intimidation I previously had is gone. The Training Connection company was very welcoming and the computer systems were great! It would be better if the footage files we had were of better HD or even 4K quality. Thanks!"
Stephon Litwinczuk | Lumenbrite"The level of detail offered was beyond what I expected; I greatly appreciated that. The instructor's knowledge of the software and all its applications, including how it interacts with other programs is astounding. Her knowledge of video and audio technology, industry standards, and etc. is impressive. In addition, McKinley is a comprehensive instructor; she provides real world examples and uses humor as well. Terrific class"
Cheryl Lee | Regional Occupational Program"I wasn't sure if this boot camp class was going to be too much for me but I was determined. McKinley made all these hard to learn concepts fun and exciting to learn. I would highly recommend her class to my friends and colleagues."
Michael Sage | SGI-USAWe recognize that After Effects is a complex program, and that trainees may benefit from repeating the class. Included in your course price is a FREE Repeat valid for 6 months. Often the repeat class can be with a different trainer too.
After Effects is not for everyone. If you decide that after the first day in class that the software is not for you, you can leave the class and we will give you a complete refund.
We offer group training in After Effects. This can be delivered onsite at your premises, at our training center in Los Angeles, or via webinar.
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Yes, students can train on either Mac or Windows platforms.
Yes. Our online Adobe After Effects training classes are taught by live Adobe certified trainers in a Zoom online classroom.
You will need a computer with the latest version of After Effects installed, and a broadband internet connection. Zoom login details are emailed to trainees 3-4 working days before the class.
Our After Effects classes times are as follows:
9.00am to 4.00pm (Pacific)
11.00am to 6.00pm (Central)
12.00pm to 7.00pm (Eastern)
A 30-45 minute lunch break is taken.
All our classes are run on the latest version of After Effects Creative Cloud.
Yes, we provide online group training - click to Obtain a quotation.
Signing up for an Online Adobe After Effects Class is a fairly easy decision, but is it the right decision for you vs say a Classroom Based After Effects Course (see here). There are some clear advantages like the immense amount of flexibility it can give you, allowing you to learn in your own time (within reason). However, it’s important to remember that to get the most out of the class you will need to be very disciplined with your time and resources and be able to work productively and effectively on your own from your desk or work station. Whether you're a busy professional or a student with a stretched budget (or basically broke like we all were), this type of learning could be perfect for your lifestyle and the stage you are at in your life. With Online After Effects Tuition at Training Connection, you don’t need to worry, you’ll still receive a wealth of resources, including video tutorials, interactive assignments and of course, access to our fully vetted expert instructors... even if you choose After Effects e-learning over Classroom Based Adobe After Effects Learning.
When choosing the best Online After Effects Class for you, think about the following:
Course Content: Make sure the online curriculum matches your current skill level as well as your learning goals. Whether you're a beginner looking for foundational knowledge or an experienced user aiming to master advanced techniques, the course should cater for your specific needs. If you are unsure, feel free to call us or email us at Training Connection and we can easily advise you.
Instructor Expertise: Look for courses taught by professionals with plenty of industry experience. Instructors who have real-world experience and who can answer your many questions is what you really want. Free YouTube videos have their place but without access to an expert who can provide valuable insights and practical tips and who can answer questions, these routes can be very frustrating and underwhelming.
Student Reviews: Ahh, the big one. Make sure you read all the testimonials and reviews of the online course you want to do from past students so you can see what other attendees in your shoes thought of the course. Positive feedback is obviously a great indictor but also look at how the company handled constructive criticism and whether they actioned changes and improvements.
Support Resources: Next, check if the course offers easy access to training manuals, to forums, to Q&A sessions, as well as to direct instructor support. Does the course cover a Motion Graphics Online Course and Visual Effects Training Online? Ours do. Having a support system in place can help you tremendously when you encounter challenges and well… it just adds to your overall learning experience (and we all want a positive, memorable experience when we learn something new and exciting).
After Effects Certification Online: Make sure the course provides a recognized certificate upon completion. A certificate is a must so you can prove that you have the training to back up your newly acquired skills – it’s a valuable addition to your professional portfolio.
At Training Connection, we offer live, Instructor-led Online After Effects Classes designed to be interactive and totally engaging – we feature small class sizes, ensuring personalized attention, and we also include a free repeat option valid for six months, allowing you to safely book knowing you'll be able to do the course again to help retain all the information. Plus we also offer a money-back guarantee and a certificate of course completion!
What if I just do a FREE Online After Effects Course?
While free online After Effects classes for beginners are easy to find, thanks in large part to Google’s second largest search engine, YouTube, they do come with limitations in how broad they are, how much they are lacking in in-depth content and most, if not all, have no practical problem solving element, instead they rely on 'comments' that have zero engagement after a short period of time. Without access to correct up to date information from live instructors, most people will end up signing up with a Training Centre anyway, having wasted a fair amount of time in the process. These 'free' courses are easy to spot as most won’t provide you with a nuanced understanding of the subject matter. Most are also there to function as marketing tools (why else would they offer it for ‘free’ – as amazing as that would be, humans simply don’t work like this – apologies for the cynicism). They are there to entice learners with introductory material while at the same time trying to upsell premium content or services – something called or at best akin to ‘clickbait’, where the goal is to collect your personal or company information solely for promotional purposes rather than to deliver a proper education. It’s always better to pay a little and gain a lot.