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After Effects Advanced

Adobe

Build complex motion graphics, 3D composites and character animation. For experienced After Effects users ready to work faster and solve harder briefs.

2 days Classroom — London NW10 Live online available

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

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

5.0 out of 5

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

Thank you so much for yesterday, Fin and I found the course extremely useful and engaging

Stepping Stone Media · After Effects Advanced — April 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

Gorgeous premises and lovely, knowledgeable team. I really enjoyed my course (Adobe Firefly) - the tutor was friendly and professional and happy to answer any questions and tailor the course (I was the only student so had my own private session). The class room and the whole building is really well done, modern, clean and professional space that reflects the overall approach. They have fast and modern machines available to use or you can use your own devices. Highly recommended.

Quadrotech — 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 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

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

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

The course itself was really informative and trainer was excellent. Poor communication and organisation between transmedia and QA meant my course was cancelled twice. I hope you improve this relationship. To be honest I would prefer to book direct through you next time, avoiding QA.

Deborah M — June 2026

The session on the 25th was brilliant, thank you. The SE's found it very useful and loved Tony's tips and tricks to help us update our prototypes quickly.

Salesforce — May 2026

I thought the course and the location were perfect

MOD — May 2026

Wonderful trainer Lisa - fun, friendly, informative and comprehensive course! Thank you very much indeed.

Structural Soils Ltd — May 2026

I have taken part in several Transmedia courses and will likely take part in a few more. From start booking to training Transmedia are brilliant to work with. Happy to answer all questions ahead of booking to help make sure you're on the right course (thank you Jo). The training itself is very thorough and the instructor, (Lee in my case) was happy to stop and go through any parts that were a struggle during the course.

Reach plc — May 2026

Very much appreciated and enjoyed the introductory course. It was very in-depth and Tony did a fantastic job of covering each individual section of Figma in great detail; no stone was left unturned. Tony is clearly passionate about what he does, which made the course that much more enjoyable and valuable. Looking forward to the advanced course next month - eager to continue learning more from him.

Wren Kitchens — May 2026

Very thorough course and enthusiastic trainer who was very helpful and responsive to individual needs.

NVIDIA — May 2026

I really enjoyed my course. Tony is a really good trainer and tailored the day according to my level and needs.

Delegate — May 2026

Great tutor well worth the money will definitely keeping in contact and very recommended

Workplace Options — May 2026

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