Hello there, I'm a commercial photographer and videographer with a wealth of experience—over a decade, to be exact. I’ve worked with leading brands across America, creating visual content that resonat... es and drives engagement. One of my primary tools for adding that extra flair to videos is Adobe After Effects. Why Choose Me as Your Adobe After Effects Tutor: Advanced Skill Set: From basic motion graphics to complex visual effects, I’ve done it all in After Effects. My portfolio includes projects that showcase skills like 3D compositing, particle effects, and advanced animation techniques. Practical Industry Know-How: Being deeply embedded in commercial videography, I know the kinds of skills that are in high demand. My lessons will be targeted to not just what the software can do, but what you need to know to excel in a competitive industry. Time-Saving Techniques: After Effects is a powerful but complex tool. I'll share with you shortcuts and workflow hacks that I've picked up over years of professional work, enabling you to deliver polished projects quickly. Creative Problem-Solving: After Effects is often used to solve unique challenges in post-production. Whether it’s removing a boom mic from a shot or creating a fake snowstorm, I’ll teach you how to use After Effects to overcome these obstacles creatively. Portfolio Excellence: Building a well-rounded portfolio is crucial for showcasing your abilities. With my extensive commercial background, I can guide you in developing a portfolio that not only displays your skills but also aligns with industry needs. By choosing me as your tutor in Adobe After Effects, you won't just learn how to navigate the software. You'll acquire a deep understanding of its capabilities and how to apply them in a real-world commercial setting. Let’s unleash your full creative potential in After Effects and create visuals that dazzle!read more

Hello, I am Curtis. I am a full time creative professional with over a decade of independent work experience. Starting off as a commercial retoucher in Baltimore MD, I grew my skills as an independen... t photographer and videographer until I was able to further pursue my passion in Los Angeles, CA. Having been almost entirely self taught throughout my career, I strive as a tutor to make my students journey as seamless and efficient as possible. There were a lot of things I had to learn on my own which I hope to help my students learn and overcome, so that they can develop their true creative potential and fully utilize all the tools at their disposal. I find it extremely fulfilling to play a part in other peoples creative journey, and pride myself on being able to help artists actualize their own potential, allowing them to execute flawlessly on their own visions. Also as a working professional I feel I can offer students looking for a career in the creative field some additional guidance, as all my techniques that I use are all things I deploy on a daily basis on real world projects. I feel like I would be a great tutor especially for those who are looking to be independent contractors or freelancers in the creative industry, and would be able to offer insight on how to get up on your feet much faster than those trying to do so solely on their own. I have tremendous respect for those who take the time to pursue their passion, and want to do everything in my power to help those succeed in whatever they put their mind to.read more