Learn how to get started with Adobe After Effects 2026 in this complete course for beginners. Whether you look to enhance your YouTube videos, start a career in motion design, or simply add visual flair to your projects, this class is the perfect starting point.

In this comprehensive guide, you will master the essential tools used by industry professionals. We move past the intimidation of the interface and jump straight into creating practical, high-quality results.

What You Will Learn: By the end of this course, you will be able to take raw footage and transform it into a professional final edit. We cover the entire workflow, including:

Animation Fundamentals: Master keyframes, layer properties, and smooth animations to bring static objects to life.
Visual Effects (VFX): Learn to isolate objects with Masking, Rotoscoping, and Luma Keying.
Motion Tracking: Attach graphics to moving video using standard Motion Tracking and advanced 3D Camera Tracking.
Fixing Footage: stabilize shaky video and remove unwanted objects using Content-Aware Fill.
3D Space: Step into the third dimension with 3D Text and 3D Objects.
Text Design: Create professional titles with Advanced Text Animations and Track Mattes.

Who This Class is For: This class is designed for complete beginners. You do not need any previous experience with Adobe After Effects or motion design. If you have the software installed and a passion to create, you are ready to begin!

Why Take This Class? After Effects is the industry standard for Motion Graphics and VFX. This course is updated for the 2026 version, ensuring you are learning the most modern, efficient workflows available today.

Nora Howe

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