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Special Effects Specialization
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Special Effects Specialization

Create Stunning VFX With After Effects Tools. Master animation tools and VFX techniques to craft polished motion graphics and social media content

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Beginner level
No prior experience required
Flexible schedule
1 month at 10 hours a week
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Get in-depth knowledge of a subject
Beginner level
No prior experience required
Flexible schedule
1 month at 10 hours a week
Earn a career credential
Share your expertise with employers

Overview

  • Animate basic motion graphics using After Effects’ core tools like position, opacity, and scale.

  • Design and polish layered transitions, text effects, and logo reveals with pro-level animation techniques.

  • Create VFX videos using green screen footage, compositing methods, and visual effects workflows.

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Taught in English
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July 2025

13 practice exercises

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Specialization - 3 course series

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

Category: Adobe After Effects
Category: Animations
Category: Motion Graphics
Category: File Management
Category: Video Editing
Category: Typography
Category: Timelines

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

Category: Animations
Category: Adobe After Effects
Category: Motion Graphics
Category: Video Editing

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

Category: Adobe After Effects
Category: Video Production
Category: File Management
Category: Color Theory
Category: Video Editing
Category: Post-Production
Category: Content Creation
Category: Creativity
Category: Motion Graphics

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