Adobe After Effects

This course is suitable for participants interested in a career in post-production, visual and/or digital effects, or are at an early stage in their post-production career.

This introductory course will introduce participants to the concepts of working with motion graphics and VFX in Adobe After Effects, and move them to the next level of confidence and skill to create amazing motion graphics and produce smooth animations and special effects in a professional environment.

About the tutor

Trudy Shillum is a senior graphic designer at BBC Scotland and has been with the BBC for 21 years. Her work includes graphics for BBC Bitesize, Panorama, Take Me Out, BBC World Service and BBC Radio.

Through practical exercises participants will get to grips with:

The After Effects interface

Animation

Layers

Effects

Text Layers

Keying

Working with 3D

And more

Experience working with 2D graphics and Adobe software such as Photoshop will be beneficial.

Freelance Rate: £425

Corporate Rate: £850

Bursaries, supported by Screen Scotland, to contribute to the costs of attending this course may be available to those who are eligible. Please read the bursary guidelines which are published below first to check if you are eligible. If you are eligible, please indicate if you are also applying for a bursary or not.

Please apply as far in advance of the course date as possible to give yourself the best chance of securing a supported place, as we may not be able to accommodate all applications.

Your bursary application and supporting documents should be sent to scotland@nfts.co.uk after submitting this application form. Please submit your bursary application within 24 hours to ensure your course place is reserved while your bursary application is processed – otherwise we may be required to release it to another applicant. Your bursary documents are reviewed by a panel and we aim to be in touch as soon as possible with an outcome for you.

NFTS Scotland Bursary Guidelines

NFTS Scotland Bursary Application Form

If you are not eligible for an NFTS Scotland bursary, please read our Alternative Funding Avenues document, which points you in the direction of a few other places which may be able to help. Please submit your application in plenty of time as timescales for funders differ.

This course is not currently open for applications.

Please join our mailing list to receive updates as they become available, or email scotland@nfts.co.uk to register your interest.

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