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HCTV on real productions and video shoots. Adobe After Effects allows you to create videos
Students will be instructed on how to use containing animation and special effects for
professional equipment such as video switchers, graphics related projects. After Effects is widely
audio boards, professional cameras, lighting, etc. used by motion-graphics professionals, website
Students may be required to go “offsite” to film in designers, and visual effect artists.
various locations around the city. Transportation This course is designed to teach students how to
will be provided by HCTV. The students will also
successfully use After Effects to create motion
produce their own shows. One example is the
graphics. Topics covered will include the
Herman Show, which stars our superintendent, Phil
following: the basics of creating projects including
Herman. The entire show is student produced
compositions and layers; working with “assets”
where the students are responsible for everything
including video, audio, and still images; creating
from planning, organizing, shooting, and the post special effects; animation for shapes, objects, and
production for the show. The students will also have
text; Drawing and working in 3D. No video editing
time to work on their own projects.
experience is necessary.
Note: Students may take course more than once and
Prerequisite: none
continue to build their video production skills
Course Fee: none

MOTION GRAPHICS – AFTER EFFECTS

(Semester, 1/2 credit, Grades 9-12)
Prerequisite: None
Meets HHS fine art requirement

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