After Effects Training Courses

Chicago, Los Angeles

Learn to create stunning motion graphics, animation, and video compositing projects with the industry's leading tool.

Our hands-on instructor-led training is still the most effective way to learn After Effects. Our instructors are all Adobe Certified and have extensive backgrounds in video production.

Onsite training available countrywide.

After Effects courses for all levels

After Effects Fundamentals

This hands-on course is suitable for beginners. You will learn how to use After Effects for motion graphics, title design, and special effects compositing.

3 Days | $1395.00

After Effects Advanced

This course covers more advanced topics such as advanced Compositing, Keying Techniques, Particle Simulation, advanced Masking, Rotoscoping, Puppet Tools, advanced Color Correction and more.

2 Days | $895.00

After Effects Bootcamp

Our most popular course, taking you from beginner to advanced user in 5 days. Zero to Hero.

5 Days | $1845.00

Timetable

Chicago

230 W Monroe St
#610
Chicago
IL 60606View Map

After Effects Fundamentals
Jan 28 - 30Book
Mar 4 - 6Book
Apr 8 - 10Book
May 13 - 15Book

After Effects Advanced
Jan 31 - Feb 1Book
Mar 7 - 8Book
Apr 11 - 12Book
May 16 - 17Book

After Effects Bootcamp
Jan 28 - Feb 1Book
Mar 4 - 8Book
Apr 8 - 12Book
May 13 - 17Book

Guaranteed to Run Limited Seats Left

Class times: 9.00am to 4.30pm

Servicing Arlington Heights, Aurora, Bollingbrook, Chicago Loop,
Deerfield, Des Plaines, Evanston, Highland Park, Joliet, Naperville,
Schaumburg, Skokie, South Chicago and surrounding areas.

Los Angeles

915 Wilshire Blvd
#1800
Los Angeles
CA 90017View Map

After Effects Fundamentals
Dec 17 - 19Book
Jan 28 - 30Book
Mar 4 - 6Book
Apr 8 - 10Book

After Effects Advanced
Dec 20 - 21Book
Jan 31 - Feb 1Book
Mar 7 - 8Book
Apr 11 - 12Book

After Effects Bootcamp
Dec 17 - 21Book
Jan 28 - Feb 1Book
Mar 4 - 8Book
Apr 8 - 12Book

Guaranteed to Run Limited Seats Left

Class times: 9.00am to 4.30pm

Servicing Anaheim, Burbank, Covina, Downtown, Fullerton,
Irvine, Long Beach, Northridge, Pasadena, San Bernardino,
Santa Monica, Van Nuys, Ventura and surrounding areas.

Other Cities

Choosing the right class

Meet the trainers

McKinley

"Since 1993 I have worked as a media arts designer and consultant specializing in sound, video, and interactive multimedia. My career highlights have been winning both a Telly Award and a Ciné Golden Eagle for my work in video production and receiving the Visual Arts Instructor of the Year award from UCLA-Extension."

Rob

"Film making and editing has been my passion for the last 25 years. Today's leading software tools, like Premiere Pro and After Effects make it possible for anyone to learn to do amazing things in this field. Join one of my classes and I will show you how!"

Recent student feedback

5.0 stars “The level of detail offered was beyond what I expected; I greatly appreciated that. The instructor's knowledge of the software and all it's applications, including how it interacts with other programs is astounding. Her knowledge of video and audio technology, industries standards, and etc. is impressive. In addition, McKinley Marshall is a comprehensive instructor; she provides real world examples and uses humor as well. Terrific class” Cheryl Lee
Regional Occupational Program

5.0 stars “McKinley Marshall was absolutely the best. She explained everything so well and was patient and spent time answering any and all questions we had. I absolutely loved taking her class and felt like I benefitted a lot from her experience and teaching style. I feel super strong with After Effects now and it's because she laid such a solid foundation.” Brian Rovanpera
DIRECTV

5.0 stars “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-USA

4.8 stars “I can't say enough how fantastic McKinley is as an instructor. Her real world experience coupled with examples that are extremely useful, make this seem more like personal one-on-one training rather than a class. I am definitely going to look into the other classes she teaches and see about signing up for them. She is very professional and extremely pleasant and I will recommend to colleagues that they take any class she teaches.” Sean Tom
USC School of Pharmacy

How to Register

After Effects Resources

Download a free trial of After Effects
What's new in After Effects CC 2014
How to order effects in After Effects
Motion Effects in After Effects
Creating a spinning object
Create backgrounds and text with animated colors
Illustrator to After Effects Workflow
5 Common Problems using After Effects
Benefits of After Effects training
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After Effects FAQ

Our Adobe After Effects training classes are dedicated to providing the best learning experience to their trainees in LA and Chicago. Please find answers to some of our most frequently asked After Effects questions below, or contact us should you require further assistance.

Do your After Effects classes have a live trainer in the classroom?

Yes. Our Adobe After Effects classes are completely live-instructor led by qualified and passionate trainers. They are on hand to provide support, demonstrate concepts, and answer any questions you may have to assist your learning.

Are your classes suitable for Mac users.

Yes, students are able to train on either a Mac or PC, with our trainers being able to provide tuition for both operating systems.

Do course attendees gain a certificate of qualification?

Yes. All attendees of our Adobe After Effects training classes receive a certificate of course completion.

Where do your Adobe After Effects training classes take place?

We have two state-of-the-art After Effects training centers, one located in Chicago (230 W Monroe, Suite 610, Chicago IL 60606) and the other in Los Angeles (915 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 1800, Los Angeles CA 90017). If you prefer an onsite After Effects class, we also provide onsite training at your location countrywide (please contact us for more information).

Which After Effects training course should I attend?

This depends on your current level of experience. If you’re learning from scratch our fundamentals class is the perfect introduction to the core concepts. Alternatively, you may consider either our advanced classes if you have prior experience with After Effects. Alternatively, our bootcamp can take you from beginner to pro in just 5 days.