Adobe After Effects CC: Create stunning Motion Graphics, Shape Animations & Animating Text from Novice to Expert
In this After Effects class we are going to learn all basics and advanced techniques of shape animation by creating motion graphic piece shown in introduction video. This class is great for Beginner level as well as expirienced motion designers. It’s a great way to introduce yourself to After Effects, and also learn few new tricks if you already familiar with this software.
What you’ll learn
- Text Animation.
- Shape Animation.
- Advanced Animation.
- 3D Animation.
- 2D Animation.
- Glow Effects.
- Texture Noise Effects.
Course Content
- Introduction –> 1 lecture • 2min.
- Circle Design – Animation and Path Animation –> 8 lectures • 1hr 10min.
- Text Animation – Impulse Effect – Complex Animations and Finalizing The Look –> 6 lectures • 46min.
Requirements
- Download any version of After Effects software, Free trial version also works.
In this After Effects class we are going to learn all basics and advanced techniques of shape animation by creating motion graphic piece shown in introduction video. This class is great for Beginner level as well as expirienced motion designers. It’s a great way to introduce yourself to After Effects, and also learn few new tricks if you already familiar with this software.
Class Outline
- Easy Animation. We will start easy! I will teach you how and when to use the tools in Adobe After Effects to control your animation and create a polished result. Whether you are an expirienced motion designer or just beginning to learn animation. I’ll share my tips and tricks to help you improve your skills and sharpen your work.
- Advanced Animation. After completing each video you’ll get to more complex and professional animation. You are welcome to share screenshots of your progress, so that I could help or share my thoughts, and feedback on your animation.
- Discover All Basics and Advanced Tools. You’ll gain a comprehensive understanding of speed graphs in After Effects and how to use them to get smoothest animation as well as full control over it. Plus, I’ll share workflow tips and keyboard shortcuts that will help make your animation work more efficient and cool-looking.
- Step-by-step instructions. We will break down complex designs into simple, manageable pieces. You’ll see how to create complex animations all inside of Adobe After Effects, no need to jump between applications.
- Using The Graph Editor. I’ll show you how to use the Adobe After Effects graph editor to customize, control, and smooth out your animation. By the end of these animation classes, you’ll be able to manipulate keyframes, adjust the speed of their movement, and influence how those frames move over time.
- Discover Different Techniques. I’ll show you different ways to get stunning looking animation to enrich your skills with multiple ways to create your unique animations. Each new way has it’s own benefits.
- Easing motion and animation shortcuts. You’ll know how to customize the order and timing of your layers’ animations and be able to make an unlimited number of designs. Also you’ll get to know a bunch of effects which will speed up your workflow, so you wouldn’t have to spent to much time on something what could be done in just few click of the button.
- Finalizing the Look. Great work is different from amature animation – in details. This is why last few videos are dedicated on attention to details to make good animation look great and professional.