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A hands-on After Effects workshop at Brooklyn’s Central Library—three 4‑hour sessions to build motion-graphics fundamentals
A 12‑hour Adobe After Effects course at the Central Library that teaches animation, effects, compositing and workflow essentials for video projects.
A hands-on After Effects workshop at Brooklyn’s Central Library—three 4‑hour sessions to build motion-graphics fundamentals.
Set beneath the landmark vault of the Central Library at Grand Army Plaza, this focused workshop walks creators through the core tools and techniques of Adobe After Effects across three intensive sessions. Over the course of the series you’ll move from the interface to animation, keyframing, chroma‑keying and compositing, equipping yourself to add dynamic motion to your video work.
Highlights
Workshop Highlights
Learn the After Effects interface and workflow
The course covers the fundamentals of the After Effects interface and introduces essential workflow patterns so you can navigate projects and manage layers with confidence.
Text and layer animation, keyframing, and video effects
Hands‑on modules focus on animating text and layers, applying keyframes, and using built‑in video effects—skills that turn static footage into motion graphics.
Chroma‑keying, compositing and export workflows
The curriculum includes chroma‑keying and compositing techniques and ends with practical output guidance—exporting projects and moving finished sequences into Premiere.
What the day feels like
What the workshop feels like
This is a concentrated classroom experience spread across three 4‑hour sessions (12 hours total). Expect instructor‑led demos followed by practical exercises that reinforce each module—interface basics, animation and effects, then compositing and output—so you leave with usable skills rather than just theory.
THE BASICS
Learn the After Effects interface and workflow
The course covers the fundamentals of the After Effects interface and introduces essential workflow patterns so you can navigate projects and manage layers with confidence.
ANIMATION & EFFECTS
Text and layer animation, keyframing, and video effects
Hands‑on modules focus on animating text and layers, applying keyframes, and using built‑in video effects—skills that turn static footage into motion graphics.
COMPOSITING
Chroma‑keying, compositing and export workflows
The curriculum includes chroma‑keying and compositing techniques and ends with practical output guidance—exporting projects and moving finished sequences into Premiere.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this workshop suits—and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
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Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the course?
The workshop totals 12 hours, delivered as three 4‑hour class sessions.
Where does the workshop meet?
Classes are held at the Central Library at Grand Army Plaza in Brooklyn.
Is there a cost or student rate?
Student participation is listed as free in the provided information.
Will I receive a certification?
This is a non‑certification course, focused on practical skill development rather than formal credentialing.
What topics are covered in the classes?
The curriculum covers the After Effects interface, text and layer animation, chroma‑keying, video effects, keyframing, compositing, and outputting work to Premiere.