After Effects is an industry standard digital-postproduction program that provides a comprehensive set of 2D and 3D tools for creating graphic animations, and effects used for broadcast television, web and other video production needs. Using the program, you can composite layers in various ways, apply and combine sophisticated visual effects to enhance a presentation, image or a particular video project. Through the use of class demonstrations and practice sessions this course is designed to teach the essential functions of this program to beginners and those with editing experience alike. FPA membership, orientation session. Knowledge of basic computer non-linear video editing is recommended. We also recommend students to bring their own external hard-drive. Class fee includes course textbook AE CC.