Adobe
After Effects Advanced
Build complex motion graphics, 3D composites and character animation. For experienced After Effects users ready to work faster and solve harder briefs.
Format
Live instructor-led
Hands-on, question-led sessions
Location
London NW10 or online
9 Station Terrace, NW10 5RT
Level
Advanced level
Small groups, hands-on, expert-led
Upcoming dates
Thu 8 – Fri 9 October 2026
Classroom
£585
Fri 23 – Sat 24 October 2026
Live Online
£565£585
Mon 9 – Tue 10 November 2026
Classroom
£585
Mon 23 – Tue 24 November 2026
Live Online
£585
Tue 8 – Wed 9 December 2026
Classroom
£585
Tue 22 – Wed 23 December 2026
Live Online
£585
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Who this course is for
This course is for experienced After Effects users in motion design, broadcast or advertising who want to master advanced techniques including complex 3D compositing, expressions and character animation to deliver high-end, production-level work more efficiently.
Prerequisites
You should be comfortable working with After Effects at an intermediate level, including keyframing, effects, and layers—or have attended our After Effects Intermediate course.
What you'll learn
Understanding advanced After Effects features, including performance enhancements, native support for RED footage and seamless Adobe Illustrator integration.
How to master advanced expressions, including looping, controlling time and working with variables for dynamic and automated animations.
Exploring advanced 3D techniques such as camera tracking, extruding text and shapes and compositing multi-pass renders from 3D applications.
Using Mocha AE to create precise tracking data, corner pin effects and masks for professional compositing workflows.
Applying advanced effects like warping, morphing, displacement mapping and green screen techniques to create visually stunning compositions.
How to generate complex visual effects with tools like Fractal Noise, Radio Waves, Lightning and Shatter for unique animations.
Enhancing your projects with professional-grade colour correction and grading using Colour Finesse and advanced blending techniques.
Mastering the skills to deliver high-quality motion graphics and visual effects that exceed client expectations.
Learning advanced techniques to make you more efficient in handling complex projects while producing exceptional results.
Course outline
What you’ll cover
Overview of features
- After Effects CC performance enhancements
- Native support for new codecs and cameras
- Native support for RED camera footage
- Adobe Illustrator integration
- Adobe Dynamic Link with Premier Pro
Advanced Expressions
- Expression controls
- Looping and controlling time
- Working with variables
- Controlling ranges
- Expressions library
Advanced 3D
- 3D Camera tracking
- Extruding text and shapes to 3D
- Linking and aligning 3D orientation
- Animating in 3D environments
- Compositing multi-pass renders from 3D applications
- Working with multiple alphas
- Using 3D channel effects
Using Mocha to create tracking and corner pin data in After Effects
- Using Mocha shapes
- Creating a Mocha mask
- Exporting Mocha tracks
Effects in Depth
- Distortion effects (Warping, Morphing)
- Using Masks with effects
- Working with Particles
- Compound effects (Compound Blur,Displacement Mapping)
- Advanced Green Screen techniques
Effect Generators
- Fractal Noise
- Radio Waves
- Lightning
- Shatter
- Snow
Effects for Colour Treatment and Correction
- Echo
- Glow
- Change to colour
- Colour correction and blending effects
- Miscellaneous effects
- Grading with Colour Finesse
Animation
- Advanced Character Rigging
- Dynamic Motion Graphic animation
- Animating contents of shape layers
- Constructing and animating a professional 3D scene
Practical Options
- Tutorials on the above topics will be provided but delegates will also be invited to bring along their own projects or footage to work on brainstorming and problem-solving sessions
Included
- Live expert-led instruction
- Practical exercises and workflow examples
- Live Q and A and troubleshooting with the trainer
- Follow-up support guidance
Frequently asked questions
Is this After Effects Advanced course suitable for me?
This course is designed for people who have experience in After Effects or have already attended one of our After Effects training courses or who would like to further their knowledge of best practice in the use of After Effects.
Should I attend the After Effects Advanced course in person or live online?
For in-person courses at our London training centre, you will receive a warm personal welcome, your choice of the latest Mac or PC and morning and afternoon refreshments. If you prefer to attend remotely, rest assured that you will be taught live by the same experts that deliver our in-person courses, covering the same training content, using the same exercises and materials. A second monitor is recommended but not essential.
How is the content taught throughout the After Effects Advanced course?
Our After Effects Advanced course is extremely interactive. You will be using After Effects throughout the day, working through examples and live projects under the guidance of our trainer, who will be supporting you through each step.
What support is available after I attend the After Effects Advanced course?
We offer ongoing support to our After Effects Advanced course attendees through email and by arrangement, phone calls. You are welcome to ask any questions on topics covered during training. Our trainer will always do their best to explain principles and help you with any issues you encounter.
How many people are likely to be in the class when I attend the After Effects Advanced course?
We have the smallest class sizes in the industry. On average there are 2 to 3 people on our After Effects Advanced public courses. When we are oversubscribed, rather than put more people on the same course, we open up a new course date, which ensures everyone has maximum interaction with our trainer and the chance to ask questions throughout the day.
Will I receive a certificate upon completion of my After Effects Advanced course?
Yes, you'll receive a certificate of completion from Transmedia, demonstrating your knowledge and attendance on our After Effects Advanced course. Our certificates note our Authorised Training Centre status.
Reviews
Thank you for your assistant and Tom for the training last week. There were a lot of advanced skills to take in
Vitality Insurance · After Effects Advanced — May 2026
I wanted to extend a huge thank you for yesterday's training. It was fantastic, we covered a lot of areas we needed to revisit and expand on. And we learnt quite few new things and useful tricks! The team found it incredibly valuable and was very pleased with the session overall. Looking ahead, we may be organising similar sessions for following up or for different levels... and we'll definitely be in touch. Thank you so much for all your support in making this happen. Many thanks again!
Acteon Communications · After Effects Advanced — April 2026
Thank you so much for yesterday. Fin and I found the course extremely useful and engaging.
Stepping Stone Media · After Effects Advanced — August 2025
Yesterday's training was fantastic. We learned quite few new things and useful tricks! The team found it incredibly valuable and was very pleased with the session overall. Thank you so much!
Acteon Communications · After Effects Advanced — October 2024
Thank you for your assistance with booking and to my trainer for the training last week. There were a lot of advanced skills to benefit from!
Vitality Insurance · After Effects Advanced — October 2024
Just finished a bespoke course in Photoshop and AI. Learned an awful lot. My trainer was very knowledgeable and was very happy to answer lots of questions that I had throughout. Highly recommend.
Rachel P — June 2026
Gorgeous premises and lovely, knowledgeable team. I really enjoyed my course - the tutor was friendly and professional and happy to answer any questions and tailor the course.
Quadrotech — June 2026
Fantastic and super valuable training! Our trainer shaped the training fully to our needs, adapted, accelerated and deep diving when needed. I learned so much these past days with tangible examples.
Adobe — June 2026
The trainer was excellent. He kept the course interactive and engaging. The small sessions made it easy to get clarifications. The pleasant office is well situated, so easy to find and get to.
UNICEF — June 2026
The trainer, Lee, was excellent. He rattled through the key elements of Premiere Pro while keeping the course interactive and engaging. The small sessions made it easy to get 1:1 support or clarifications. The pleasant and well equipped office is well situated in Kensal Rise, so easy to find and get to. I learnt a alot - and now feel up to date with latest Premiere Pro options and AI integrations.
UNICEF — June 2026
Fantastic and super valuable training! Fantastic and super valuable training! Tony shaped the training fully to our needs, adapted, accelerated and deep diving when needed. I learned so much these past days with tangible examples Tony provided.
Adobe — June 2026
The training was great, thank you. My trainer was very thorough with everything and I definitely left with new knowledge and skills. And thanks for sending the materials across.
Live Union — June 2026
Hi Brook, Sorry for the delay - I was on AL yesterday! The training was great, thank you. Tony was very thorough with everything and I definitely left with some new knowledge and skills. I'll leave a review later today. Thanks for sending the materials across. Have a lovely rest of your day!
Live Union — June 2026
One of the better training sessions I've had in years. I highly recommend anyone who wants to learn more about Figma, but also any other Adobe Creative Cloud application, to take courses here.
Adobe — June 2026
Our trainer was great. Very knowledgeable and also flexible with adjusting to our very specific questions and scenarios. I learned loads and look forward to using my new Figma skills.
Adobe — June 2026
I wish all training courses were run this well!
RPS Design — June 2026
The Design and Development areas of Clarks shoes has been using Transmedia as a training partner for eight years now, mainly in the 'creative' Adobe applications - Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign and Premiere. In that time we have built an excellent working relationship with the management and admin teams and several of their core trainers. This has had a major influence in raising the skill levels and quality of our artwork across our design teams- recently extending across the Atlantic, delivering training to our US based designers. Staying with Transmedia has given us continuity and enabled the trainers to really come to understand what Clarks require and thus able to deliver real value for money. The staff are always friendly and a pleasure to deal with - whilst being efficient and professional throughout. Nothing is ever too much trouble. I really can't recommend Transmedia highly enough.
Clarks International — June 2026
The course was excellent - exactly to my company's needs. All questions were answered and concepts explained very clearly.
Hannah Griffiths — June 2026
First class - The trainer was extremely knowledgeable and answered all our questions.
MOD — June 2026
We found the course very useful and wished that we had more time. I was really impressed by our trainer's expertise in software that's being updated very frequently.
Baillie Gifford — May 2026
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