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Motion Graphics Training NYC

Unlock your creativity and learn the art of motion graphics with hands-on classes in NYC. Master animation techniques, create stunning visual effects, and gain valuable skills to enhance your career in the digital media industry.

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Motion Graphics Certificate

Noble Desktop @ 185 Madison Ave, New York, NY & Virtually Online

Become a skilled Motion Graphics Designer and master the art of animating motion graphics, creating visual effects, and editing videos using industry-standard software like Adobe After Effects, Premiere Pro, and Cinema 4D Lite. Develop a strong portfolio showcasing your creative techniques and gain the skills needed to meet the growing demand for video professionals.

(372) All levels 18 and older
$3,495

16 sessions

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After Effects Bootcamp

Noble Desktop @ 185 Madison Ave, New York, NY & Virtually Online

Discover the secrets of creating captivating motion graphics and animations in this comprehensive course. Gain hands-on experience with real-world projects and learn from a leading instructor, as you delve into techniques like motion tracking and animating 3D layers. Prerequisite: Basic knowledge of Adobe Photoshop recommended.

(372) All levels 18 and older
$975

3 sessions

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After Effects Certification Program

Noble Desktop @ 185 Madison Ave, New York, NY

Enhance your motion graphics skills and become an Adobe After Effects pro with this comprehensive program. Earn a professional certification and stand out in the competitive world of animation and motion graphics. Take your skills to the next level in this hands-on course.

(372) All levels 18 and older
$2,499

6 sessions

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After Effects in a Day

Noble Desktop @ 185 Madison Ave, New York, NY & Virtually Online

Learn how to create stunning animations, add music and sounds, and import files from Illustrator and Photoshop in this hands-on workshop at Noble Desktop. Perfect for beginners looking to master After Effects in just one day.

(372) All levels 18 and older

Motion Graphics & Video Editing Portfolio Development

Noble Desktop @ 185 Madison Ave, New York, NY & Virtually Online

Discover how to create engaging and meaningful motion graphics and video edits from concept to completion in this in-depth course. Gain the skills necessary to build a professional portfolio and excel in the growing industries of motion graphics and video editing. Take the first step towards a career in this creative field with Noble Desktop.

(372) All levels 18 and older
$1,495

4 sessions

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After Effects Advanced

Noble Desktop @ 185 Madison Ave, New York, NY & Virtually Online

Take your After Effects skills to the next level with this advanced course at Noble Desktop. Master text and shape animations, learn video compositing techniques, and discover how to speed up your workflow with expressions. Enhance your motion graphics and compositing skills with hands-on projects in this immersive course.

(372) Advanced 18 and older
$975

3 sessions

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Video Editing & Motion Graphics Certificate

Noble Desktop @ 185 Madison Ave, New York, NY

Transform your videos with professional-level editing and captivating motion graphics. Master the art of video editing, audio editing, and animation with industry-standard software like Adobe Premiere Pro, Audition, After Effects, and Cinema 4D Lite. Elevate your skills and create impressive visual effects that will leave a lasting impact.

(372) All levels 18 and older
$4,995

38 sessions

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Video Editing Certificate

Noble Desktop @ 185 Madison Ave, New York, NY & Virtually Online

Master the art of video editing, audio editing, and motion graphics at a leading institution. Learn the creative techniques and workflow required to transform concepts into fully edited videos. Elevate your skills and stand out to potential clients or employers with a compelling video editing demo reel.

(372) All levels 18 and older
$2,995

13 sessions

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Cinema 4D in After Effects Bootcamp

Noble Desktop @ 185 Madison Ave, New York, NY & Virtually Online

Unlock the power of 3D graphics in your After Effects projects with this immersive hands-on course. Learn to create and animate stunning 3D models, apply textures, and seamlessly integrate with After Effects using Cinema 4D Lite. Expand your skill set and take your motion projects to new heights.

(372) All levels 18 and older
$975

3 sessions

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Adobe After Effects Private Training

Noble Desktop @ 185 Madison Ave, New York, NY & Virtually Online

Unlock the power of motion graphics with this comprehensive training. Master Adobe After Effects' interface, timeline, and layer animation techniques to craft stunning GIFs, animate logos, and seamlessly integrate artwork from Illustrator and Photoshop.

(372) All levels 13 and older

Video Editing & Animation Certificate (High School)

NextGen Bootcamp @ 185 Madison Ave, New York, NY & Virtually Online

Learn industry-standard video editing and animation skills in this comprehensive certificate program. Master Adobe Premiere Pro to create professional video projects, then take your skills further with advanced techniques in After Effects. Launch your career in film or multimedia with this hands-on course.

(61) All levels 13 - 18 years old
$2,495

8 sessions

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Adobe After Effects Level I

Manhattan Edit Workshop @ 119 W 23rd St, New York, NY

Learn the essentials of Adobe After Effects for motion graphics and visual effects in this three-day introductory class at Manhattan Edit Workshop. Gain a solid foundation in After Effects, including animation, keying, 3D, and rendering. Perfect for producers, editors, assistant editors, and motion graphics artists looking to create compelling motion graphics and visual effects.

(95) Beginner 16 and older
$1,295

3 sessions

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Adobe After Effects Level II

Manhattan Edit Workshop @ 119 W 23rd St, New York, NY

Take your motion graphics skills to the next level with this two-day intermediate course at Manhattan Edit Workshop. Learn industry-standard practices for creating stunning visual effects, and incorporating text, graphics, and effects into your movies. Enhance your proficiency in Adobe After Effects and take your work to new heights.

(95) Intermediate 16 and older
$1,095

2 sessions

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Premiere Pro Bootcamp

Noble Desktop @ 185 Madison Ave, New York, NY & Virtually Online

Master the art of professional video editing with Premiere Pro. Learn how to import, organize, and edit footage, enhance audio and video quality, add effects and titles, and much more. Take your video editing skills to the next level with this comprehensive course.

(372) Beginner 18 and older
$975

3 sessions

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Animation with After Effects (High School)

NextGen Bootcamp @ 185 Madison Ave, New York, NY & Virtually Online

Unlock your creativity and bring your imagination to life with Animation with After Effects. Discover the exciting world of animation and motion graphics in this hands-on summer program in NYC. Join us at NextGen Bootcamp and learn how to navigate the After Effects workspace, master basic animation techniques, and create stunning visual effects.

(61) All levels 13 - 18 years old
$1,499

4 sessions

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Adobe After Effects Level III

Manhattan Edit Workshop @ 119 W 23rd St, New York, NY

Take your Adobe After Effects skills to the next level with this advanced course at Manhattan Edit Workshop. Learn all about alphas, advanced formatting and rendering, 3D features, Photoshop integration, particles, color correction, and more. Perfect for producers, editors, assistant editors, and motion graphic artists looking to master the intricacies of Adobe After Effects.

(95) Advanced 16 and older
$1,095

2 sessions

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After Effects Bootcamp

NYC Career Centers @ 185 Madison Ave, New York, NY & Virtually Online

Master the art of creating professional videos, animations, and special effects with After Effects. Elevate your skills in motion graphics and animation, from basic techniques to advanced motion tracking and particle effects. Take your video editing to the next level at NYC Career Centers.

(679) All levels 18 and older
$975

3 sessions

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Adobe Premiere Pro Immersion—Private Training

Plexus Creative @ 198 Greenpoint Ave., Brooklyn, NY & Virtually Online

Master the essential tools and techniques of Adobe Premiere Pro with personalized training at Plexus Creative. Customize your learning experience and elevate your editing skills with expert guidance from a seasoned multimedia artist.

(468) Beginner 18 and older

After Effects in a Day

NYC Career Centers @ 185 Madison Ave, New York, NY & Virtually Online

Learn how to create professional motion graphics and animations using Adobe After Effects in this intensive workshop. Join a leading motion graphics instructor and get hands-on experience in a small class setting. Master the essentials of the user interface, layer animation, and more.

(679) All levels 18 and older

Premiere Pro Advanced

Noble Desktop @ 185 Madison Ave, New York, NY & Virtually Online

Take your Premiere Pro skills to the next level with this advanced training. Discover hidden features, create custom transitions and effects, and master editing for social media and broadcast. Enhance your videos with sound fx and ambient audio, and tackle action sequences like a pro.

(372) Advanced 18 and older
$695

4 sessions

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Reviews for Motion Graphics Training in NYC

Motion Graphics Training in NYC are rated 4.7 stars based on 1,675 verified reviews from actual CourseHorse.com purchasers.

  • After Effects in a Day

    Anonymous review on 11/7/2019
    Amazing instructor!
  • Adobe After Effects Level II

    Reviewed by Stephen T. on 10/18/2019
    I had a great time taking this course. Lessons were well paced, to the point, and gave me skills I was able to use immediately after.
  • After Effects in a Day

    Reviewed by Mary B. on 10/17/2019
    Great teacher! Learned a lot in one day.
  • After Effects in a Day

    Anonymous review on 8/3/2019
    Very good for learning with no experience or for filling in the gaps from self teaching AfterEffects. Wish there were a little more complex concepts taught other than just moving shapes around on 2D space but you can only teach so much in a day. Got a little too quick towards the end when exporting projects and learning different compressions so it felt arbitrary to even explain. But overall good class and great teacher, perfect pace for learning from scratch and if you need to learn specifically how to make gifs and logos
  • Adobe After Effects Level I

    Anonymous review on 7/11/2019
    Mark's great! you get a great foundation on learning after effects!
  • After Effects Bootcamp

    Reviewed by Dov A. on 5/2/2019
    Kalika was a fantastic instructor bringing patience and humor to every lesson. Thanks to her, I have a strong grasp on the topics covered, am confident in my skills and capability to delve further into the app. Kalika is the rare teacher who goes the extra mile for her students because she's happy to. One suggestion note is that there are a few lessons that start off with importing or setting up in more than one way for the sake of learning how different modes function. I think the class would benefit from taking time in between the demonstrations to practice that part before continuing into the bulk of the lesson - I found that I forgot what the take-away was from that initial portion of the lesson by the time the demonstration was over, and conducting that portion on my own created an interruption between the demonstration and going through the section on my own.
  • Adobe After Effects Level I

    Reviewed by Jessica K. on 6/14/2018
    This is exactly what I needed to get a jump start on the basics of After Effects. Mark was a fantastic instructor!
  • After Effects in a Day

    Anonymous review on 5/17/2018
    The class was challenging, but it was a great introduction to what's possible in After Effects!
  • Adobe After Effects Level III

    Anonymous review on 3/29/2018
    It was what I needed. A lot was covered and I was able to fill my knowledge gaps regarding AE.
  • After Effects in a Day

    Reviewed by Vanessa S. on 3/19/2018
    Great teacher who's passionate about what she teaches. She's also really helpful and insightful with answering questions.

Discover the Best Motion Graphics Classes in NYC

Motion graphics involves taking static graphic design elements, like text or infographics, and animating them. It is generally focused on communicating a specific message, compared to other types of animation that are often used to tell a story. Motion graphics designers use a number of different computer applications like Adobe After Effects and DaVinci Resolve.

According to Adobe, “[t]he origins of motion graphics are rooted in the evolution of film credits. In the early days of cinema, directors created title credits to meet the interest of this new generation of cinemagoers, who wanted to learn more about the actors in the films they saw.” Adobe explains that over time, digital technology has improved, and so have the design possibilities for motion graphics. Today, motion graphics are used for much more than just film credits. They are common in almost every type of digital content including advertising, social media, and educational content.

Best Motion Graphics Classes & Schools in NYC

There are a number of different motion graphics classes in New York City. The Manhattan Edit Workshop offers a class called FUS 101: Fusion in Resolve. This class is intended for editors, post-producers, VFX beginners, multimedia producers, and motion graphics professionals. Tuition is $1,295, and there are three class sessions. The instructor covers the basics of visual effects and motion graphics. It is recommended that students have a basic knowledge of editing terminology. Founded in 2002, the Manhattan Edit Workshop is located in New York City’s Flatiron District. It provides post-production training for a variety of different platforms, including Apple, Adobe, and Avid.

Noble Desktop is also located in New York City, and offers a certificate class called the Motion Graphics Certificate. This class is focused on motion graphics and visual effects, and includes instruction in Adobe After Effects, Premiere Pro, and Cinema 4D Lite. Students also learn video editing techniques, and work on a demo reel that will help them showcase their skills for prospective employers. A working knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and/or Illustrator is required for this class, and basic knowledge of video timeline editing and basic design skills are helpful. There are a total of 34 class sessions, and tuition is $3,495. The average class size for this course is 15 people. Noble Desktop is a design and coding school that offers a variety of online and in-person classes. Founded in 1990, it is in Midtown Manhattan, near Penn Station, Port Authority, and Times Square. 

Another option for New York City students is Adobe After Effects Level 1, run by the Manhattan Edit Workshop. This is an introductory class, and is intended for editors, producers, motion graphics artists, and anyone else who wants to learn the basics of After Effects. It covers the fundamentals of motion graphics, the After Effects workflow, creating basic animation working with masks, animating text, and using the puppet tool. Students also learn about rendering and output. There are three class sessions, and the cost of the class is $1,295. The Manhattan Edit Workshop is located in New York City’s Flatiron District. It was founded in 2002, and provides post-production training for a number of different platforms, including Apple, Adobe, and Avid.

Students can also enroll in a motion graphics class with DCTV, a nonprofit media arts center for independent filmmakers in New York City. This school was founded in 1972 and is in the Chinatown/Tribeca area of New York City. It runs a range of workshops, and also provides post-production facilities and production equipment and space rentals. It has a three-session class called After Effects, which costs $360. This class covers basic animation, effects and presets, animating text, rendering, working with masks, time and frame rates, keyframing, compositing, and system setup.

NYC Industries That Use Motion Graphics

In the digital age, motion graphics have become common in a wide variety of different industries. Overall, they can be found in almost any business that utilizes digital media. The film and television industry was one of the first places where motion graphics became common, and many motion graphics designers work in that industry today. Motion graphics are also widely used by website and social media content creators. Researchers have found that sites and pages that incorporate motion graphics are more likely to get the attention of an audience, and keep that audience for longer, and as a result, motion graphics have become wildly popular online. Motion graphics are also popular in advertising due to their ability to attract an audience. Another quality of motion graphics is that they can help people more easily understand complex topics, and so they have also become widespread in education. 

Motion Graphics Jobs & Salaries in NYC

New York City has a large film and television industry, and thus many job opportunities for motion graphics designers who want to work in film and television. According to a 2021 report by the New York City Film & Television Industry, the film and television industry is an important part of the New York City economy. It says, “In 2019, New York City’s film and television industry supported over 185,000 total (direct, indirect, and induced) jobs in the city, accounting for over $18 billion in total wages and $82 billion in total economic output (business revenues and self-employment receipts).”


According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)–a federal agency that collects and analyzes information about the U.S. labor market–the New York metropolitan area has the fourth-highest employment level of special effects artists and animators, which is a category that includes motion graphics artists. It also ranks among the top ten-paying metropolitan areas in the United States for this job category, with an average annual wage of just over $100,000 for special effects artists and animators.

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