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Animate with Depth: Cameras, Lights and 3D Layers in AE

Learn to master 3D composition and aniation in Adobe After Effects with this thorough, step-by-step guide

Taught by Rich Armstrong
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What You'll Learn in This Course

Master key concepts and practical skills through structured learning modules. By completing this curriculum, you'll gain valuable expertise applicable to real-world scenarios.

Learning Outcome 1

Create 3D compositions, from Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop layers, inside Adobe After Effects. Add and animate cameras and lights inside compositions Create 3D animations productively and with greater understanding.

Learning Outcome 2

Set up your Photoshop and Illustrator documents for After Effects importing

Learning Outcome 3

Create 3D layers in After Effects.

Learning Outcome 4

Change and animate 3D layer properties.

Learning Outcome 5

Add and animate cameras.

Skills You'll Develop

This comprehensive Animate with Depth: Cameras, Lights and 3D Layers in AE curriculum is designed to take you from foundational concepts to advanced implementation. Each module builds upon the previous, ensuring a structured learning path that maximizes knowledge retention and practical application.

Hands-on LearningPractical ExercisesReal-World ProjectsIndustry Best Practices

Course Requirements & Target Audience

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Prerequisites & Requirements

What you need before starting this Animate with Depth: Cameras, Lights and 3D Layers in AE course:

  • You need to have Adobe After Effects installed on your Mac or PC. The course is recorded using After Effects CC.
  • Some foreknowledge of After Effects will be beneficial, but you’ll be able to take the course if you’ve never opened After Effects before – especially if you’re comfortable with Illustrator or Photoshop.

Who This Course Is For

This course is perfect for:

  • Motivated learners at any level
  • Self-paced students
  • Anyone interested in the subject

This course might not be suitable if:

  • • You're looking for a quick tutorial rather than comprehensive learning
  • • You prefer learning without structured curriculum
  • • You need highly specialized or niche content

Course Information & Details

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Course Instructor

Rich Armstrong

Expert instructor with industry experience

Course Language

English

All materials in English

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What's Included

  • 3 hours on-demand video
  • 2 downloadable resources
  • Access on mobile and TV
  • Certificate of Completion
  • Full lifetime access
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