Master 2D and 3D Animation with After Effects

Learn to create a two-dimensional car animation in after effects, from setting up a composition and vector imports to keyframing motion, auto orient, and speed control on a mountain background.

Control car speed with keyframes along x and y, slow uphill, gain momentum downhill; edit curves in the timeline and explore adding planes or ships, opacity, and rotation.

Master the puppet tool to animate a vector character with pins at the ends and center, control elasticity, and use keyframes, easing, and the timeline.

Create a dynamic three-dimensional lightning effect by adding a point light, enabling three-dimensional layers, and keyframing light color, intensity, and position across the timeline for dramatic transitions.

Design a hypnotic hex opener in After Effects by animating hex shapes, scaling, and color shifts from orange to yellow, forming a looping, timed sequence with a center title.

Create a map animation in After Effects by tracing a route from Brazil to South Korea with a stroke and trim paths, then add a landing circle and 3D rotation.

Add a camera and 3D rotation to the map, then animate focus from Brazil to South Korea with position, scale, and orientation adjustments, using keyframes to rotate across the globe.

Learn to create shape-filled tree infographics in After Effects by animating vector trees, opacity, and text to visualize that 60 percent of trees are replanted after deforestation.

Create human shape infographics in After Effects by using opacity, alpha masks, and keyframed transformations to visualize percentages with multiple vectors and captions.

Learn to create a vignette in After Effects using the CC veneer effect, adjust the angle of view and feathering, and animate center, direction, and intensity with keyframes.

Create a smooth two-clip transition with cc radial blur in After Effects, keyframing blur from 0 to 100 on the first clip and back on the second, with tone sensitivity.

Create a rotating 3d earth in after effects by turning an image into a sphere with cc sphere, adjust lighting and light height, and animate the y rotation.

Create a sun and other planets in After Effects using magma effects, keyframe positioning and rotation, plus stardust, comets, and galaxy backgrounds to craft a dynamic solar system scene.

Learn to design and animate block text in After Effects by creating multiple text layers, aligning center, and using keyframes for position, rotation, scale, and opacity.