THE OFFICIAL AFTER EFFECTS
SEATTLE USER GROUP

Established in 2010, After Effects Seattle has grown beyond the bounds of just motion graphics and After Effects. We are a robust community of motion designers, VFX artists, compositors, editors, producers, animators, 3D artists and virtually every role in between. Here you will find community, connection to industry insights, opportunities, and most of all meeting and interacting with your fellow artists face to face. We generally meet the 3rd Thursday of every month at Adobe HQ in Fremont.

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About After Effects Seattle

After Effects Seattle is a professional user group dedicated to motion design, animation, and visual effects artists working in and around the Seattle metropolitan area. The group serves as a hub for creatives who use Adobe After Effects and adjacent tools across film, television, streaming, advertising, gaming, and digital media.

The community brings together artists at all career stages, from students and independent freelancers to studio professionals and technical directors. Through regular meetups, presentations, workshops, and peer-led discussions, After Effects Seattle focuses on advancing both creative craft and technical proficiency, while fostering meaningful professional connections.

Key areas of focus include motion graphics, compositing, animation workflows, VFX pipelines, expression writing, performance optimization, and emerging tools shaping the future of motion design. The group also provides a platform for sharing real-world production insights, showcasing member work, and supporting career growth within the regional creative industry.

After Effects Seattle exists to strengthen the local motion design ecosystem by encouraging collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and continued learning in a rapidly evolving field.

Member Benefits

Membership is free and worth the price.

Technical Education

Hands on sessions covering motion design animation and VFX workflows used in production works.

Networking

Connect with Seattle motion designers animators and VFX artists to build lasting industry ties.

Industry Insight

Career discussions on portfolios, hiring trends, freelancing, studio work, software and industry standards.

Community Visibility

Showcase work, receive feedback, and gain visibility within the Seattle motion design community.

Past Industry Speakers

AE Seattle has featured a rotating showcase of past speakers, including experienced motion designers, animators, and VFX professionals sharing real-world production insights and techniques.

Cody Char
Tim Clapham
Harry Frank
Mathias Omotola
Ian Hubert
LorCAN o'sHANAHAN
Mary Poplin
Billy Restey
Topher Welsh
Eugene Capon
Chad Perkins
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Years in action

121

Meetings held

25

Sponsors

2,758

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Frequently Asked Questions

If you have any other questions that are not answered here, please join our discord and message the moderators, or send us an email from our Contact Form.

It is a diverse group of artists from all different media backgrounds, software preferences, and skill sets. We meet monthly to host creative learning sessions, brainstorm, show off work, network, catch up with friends, and much more.
Yes! Topher Welsh founded the group in 2010 with the first meeting based around the Adobe CS6 release. For years, the community was based on a specific Facebook group (fb.com/groups/aeseattle). While that page still exists, it was unfortunately compromised and overrun with spam accounts. We also dealt with the Covid Pandemic in 2020, which halted all group meetings. Now, the group is back and stronger than ever with a dedicated team bringing our beloved After Effects Seattle monthly meetings back to life.
Anyone! From current students to seasoned artists, regardless of what software you use or your current skill level, you are welcome here.
Yes, we have been the official After Effects Seattle User Group affiliated with Adobe for about 15 years now. We typically host our meetings at the Adobe office in Fremont.
We meet at the Adobe office in Fremont. Meetings generally happen the third Thursday of every month. Meetings start at 7pm, doors open at 6:30pm.
Meetings are always free. Entry into our prize raffle is also free, though you must be in attendance to win.
It is very much appreciated so we know how many people to expect for seating and food, but it is not strictly necessary.
There is some parking available on-site, and there are also metered lots close by.
Absolutely not. We started the group that way, but very quickly realized that AE user's skillsets span so many software packages and niches of design that it was silly to only have meeting based around After Effects. We host talks from amazing artists who employ a variety tools and techniques to make their work shine. We don't care what software you use. Everyone is welcome!

Stay connected to the Community

Stay connected with AE Seattle to get updates on upcoming meetings, speaker announcements, community highlights, and opportunities to engage with the local motion design and VFX community.

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Upcoming Meetings and Events

AE Seattle hosts regular upcoming meetings featuring talks, demos, and discussions focused on motion design, animation, and VFX workflows. Come join us.

TBD 16th April, 2026

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TBD 21st May, 2026

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TBD 19 March, 2026

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801 N 34th St,
Seattle, WA 98103

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