First and foremost, enroll in an After Effects class. Not only will you gain access to an instructor and a peer group, but you’ll also have access to a variety of resources and projects to help you get the most out of your learning.

Check out online resources and tutorials from sites such as Creative Cow, Lynda.com and Vimeo. These websites offer a variety of free step-by-step tutorials, and some even provide creative projects for you to complete.

Get your hands on a book about After Effects. There are numerous books about the software available online and in bookstores. Each book offers specific tips, tricks and useful advice for working with After Effects.

Expand your knowledge beyond the basics and take a course specifically focused on After Effects. There are a number of online classes and workshops available to help you learn After Effects quickly and effectively.

Watch the educational videos available on the website of After Effects software developer Adobe. Many of their resources and tutorials offer great advice on learning how to use the software.

Finally, make sure to work on projects and boost your skills by experimenting with After Effects. The more practice you get, the better you’ll become.