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This comprehensive After Effects Course is the perfect way to kickstart your career in the field of animation. This course will give you a competitive advantage in your career, making you stand out from all other applicants and employees.
This Course at a Glance
- Expert-created course module
- Get trained by an industry expert
- Flexible schedule options
- Nationally recognised certificate
- No entry requirement to start this course
- Instance access to course materials
- Course assessment by multiple choice question (MCQ)
- Learn about rigging characters
- Know the several steps for rigging characters
After Effects Course for Animation
This After Effects Online Training will also introduce you to the concept of rigging a character where you will learn several download effects and how to import those characters professionally. You will also learn several expert tips for rigging characters and animation.
By the end of this Course, you will learn and understand each step entailed in acquiring the skills and expertise required to become an animation expert. After finishing this extensive Adobe After Effects Course, you will also develop the skills required to conduct any animation project with confidence.
After Effects Course for Animation Details
CPD certificates are accepted by thousands of professional bodies and government regulators here in the UK and around the world. Many organisations look for employees with CPD requirements, which means, that by doing this Adobe After Effects Course, you would be a potential candidate in your respective field.
The Quality Licence Scheme is a brand of the Skills and Education Group, a leading national awarding organisation for providing high-quality vocational qualifications across a wide range of industries.
Introduction to Rigging a Character
- What You Will Learn in This Course
- Download After Effects
- 03. Download Duik 15
- Import The Character
Rigging The Character
- Set Up Joints
- Set Up Forward Kinematics
- Pre Compose Layers for Replacement Animation
- Fixing PreComp Sizes
- Set Up Joints and Forward Kinematics for Pre Comps
- Set Up Inverse Kinematics
- Set Up Switch Layer
- Set Up L_hand Precomp for Replacement Animation
- Set Up Time Remap
- Set Up Switch for Replacement Animation
- Set Up Mouth for Lip Sync
- Psychology of Cat Behaviour
- Dealing with Cats
- Behaviour in Cats
- Aggression and Cats
- Psychology of Cats
- Exercise Lesson 3
Finishing Off
- Extra Details
- Extra Tip for Animating Replacement Animation
- Conclusion 99
This comprehensive After Effects Course is suitable for anyone looking to improve their job prospects or aspiring to accelerate their career in this sector and want to gain in-depth knowledge of animation.
You should also check out our Character Animation Course to gain more in-depth training on your skill development.
- There are no academic entry requirements for this After Effects Classes Online, and it is open to students of all academic backgrounds.
- As long as you are aged seventeen or over and have a basic grasp of English, numeracy and ICT, you will be eligible to enrol.
This After Effects Online Training assesses learners through multiple-choice questions (MCQs). Upon successful completion of each module, learners must answer MCQs to step into the next module. Through the MCQs, it is measured how much a learner could grasp from each section. In the assessment pass mark is 75%.
Contact us for more information about our assessment method.
Endorsed Certificate from Quality Licence Scheme
After successfully passing the After Effects Classes Online MCQ exam you will be eligible to order the Endorsed Certificate by Quality Licence Scheme. The Quality Licence Scheme is a brand of the Skills and Education Group, a leading national awarding organisation for providing high-quality vocational qualifications across a wide range of industries. It will give you a competitive advantage in your career, making you stand out from all other applicants and employees. There is a Quality Licence Scheme endorsement fee to obtain an endorsed certificate which is £65.
Certificate of Achievement from Lead Academy
After successfully passing the Adobe After Effects Online Training MCQ exam, you will be eligible to order your certificate of achievement as proof of your new skill. You will get the CPD-accredited PDF certificate free of cost, which is included with the course. There is an additional fee to obtain a printed copy of the CPD-accredited certificate, which is £35.
Success Stories
Course Reviews
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4.6 Stars | 12 Reviews

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Comprehensive Introduction to Character Rigging
This course provided a comprehensive introduction to character rigging in After Effects, ideal for beginners like me.
Samuel Connor
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Effective Step-by-Step Instructions
The step-by-step instructions made complex rigging techniques easy to understand and implement.
Ava Whittaker
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Knowledgeable and Patient Instructor
The instructor was knowledgeable and patient, making the learning experience enjoyable and stress-free.
Sofia Finch
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Boosted My Animation Skills
My animation skills have improved significantly thanks to the detailed explanations and practical examples.
Isabel Andrews
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Great for All Experience Levels
Whether you're new to rigging or have some experience, this course offers insights that cater to all skill levels.
Max Marshall
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Flexible Learning at My Own Pace
The flexibility of the course allowed me to study at my own pace, fitting learning into my busy schedule.
Anthony Khan
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Enhanced Understanding of Rigging Techniques
I now have a better understanding of rigging techniques, which has improved the quality of my animations.
Brooke Ashton
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Interactive Online Community
The online community was interactive and supportive, providing feedback and sharing experiences.
Mia Carpenter
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Well-Structured and Detailed Content
The course content was well-structured and detailed, covering all necessary aspects of character rigging.
Nicole Fraser
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Real-World Applications of Techniques
The real-world scenarios and applications made the content practical and relatable to my projects.
Callum Whittaker
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Improved My Creative Workflow
I learned how to efficiently integrate rigging into my creative workflow, saving time and effort.
Cameron Donnelly
Verified
Perfect Balance of Theory and Practice
There was a perfect balance between theoretical knowledge and hands-on practice, reinforcing learning effectively.
Ewan Thornton

Samuel Connor
This course provided a comprehensive introduction to character rigging in After Effects, ideal for beginners like me.


Ava Whittaker
The step-by-step instructions made complex rigging techniques easy to understand and implement.

Sofia Finch
The instructor was knowledgeable and patient, making the learning experience enjoyable and stress-free.

Isabel Andrews
My animation skills have improved significantly thanks to the detailed explanations and practical examples.

Max Marshall
Whether you're new to rigging or have some experience, this course offers insights that cater to all skill levels.

Anthony Khan
The flexibility of the course allowed me to study at my own pace, fitting learning into my busy schedule.


Brooke Ashton
I now have a better understanding of rigging techniques, which has improved the quality of my animations.

Mia Carpenter
The online community was interactive and supportive, providing feedback and sharing experiences.

Nicole Fraser
The course content was well-structured and detailed, covering all necessary aspects of character rigging.

Callum Whittaker
The real-world scenarios and applications made the content practical and relatable to my projects.


Cameron Donnelly
I learned how to efficiently integrate rigging into my creative workflow, saving time and effort.

Ewan Thornton
There was a perfect balance between theoretical knowledge and hands-on practice, reinforcing learning effectively.

FAQs
CPD is globally recognised by employers, professional organisations and academic intuitions, thus a certificate from CPD Certification Service creates value towards your professional goal and achievement. CPD-certified certificates are accepted by thousands of professional bodies and government regulators here in the UK and around the world.
Although QLS courses are not subject to Ofqual regulation, they must adhere to an extremely high level that is set and regulated independently across the globe. A course that has been approved by the Quality Licence Scheme simply indicates that it has been examined and evaluated in terms of quality and fulfils the predetermined quality standards.
For CPD accredited PDF certificate it will take 24 hours, however for the hardcopy CPD certificate takes 5-7 business days and for the Quality License Scheme certificate it will take 7-9 business days.
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