Learners will apply essential keying tools, analyze luminance-based workflows, evaluate advanced matte controls, and refine complex edge details to produce clean, professional composites in Adobe After Effects. This course equips learners with the practical skills needed to remove green screens, manage spill, integrate backgrounds, and create visually seamless results—core competencies for video editors, motion designers, and VFX artists.

Master Keying Techniques in After Effects

Master Keying Techniques in After Effects
This course is part of After Effects Motion Graphics and Keying Mastery Specialization

Instructor: EDUCBA
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What you'll learn
Apply color and luminance keying techniques to remove green screens and create clean composites.
Use advanced Keylight and matte controls to manage spill and refine complex edges professionally.
Build an end-to-end, industry-aligned keying workflow for seamless visual compositing in After Effects.
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January 2026
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There are 2 modules in this course
This module introduces learners to the essential principles of chroma-keying in After Effects, focusing on foundational keying tools and clean background replacement workflows. Through practical demonstrations and guided exercises, learners develop a strong understanding of color-based keying, luminance keying, and basic spill control techniques that prepare them for more advanced compositing tasks.
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4 videos3 assignments
This module elevates the learner’s keying abilities by introducing professional-grade tools, refined matte adjustments, and advanced spill suppression workflows. By working with industry-standard effects like Keylight and advanced keying techniques, learners gain the skills needed to produce polished, production-ready composites with precise edges and natural color preservation.
What's included
3 videos3 assignments
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