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After Effects for Entrepreneurs: 9 Practical Video Projects

Name: After Effects for Entrepreneurs: 9 Practical Video Projects
Rating: 4.5 (165 reviews)

Make your videos better than the competition! You'll make practical After Effects projects to boost your video branding!

Created byPhil Ebiner, Nick Henry, Video School

Last updated 2/2021

English

What you'll learn

You'll know how to create 9+ types of graphics and customize them for your own brand
You'll know how to use After Effects for creating your own custom graphics
You'll know how to export graphics to be used in any video projects
You'll know how to use After Effects to boost your brand

Course content

11 sections • 52 lectures • 2h 31m total length

Hi! This is Your First Video1:18
Welcome to the After Effects for Entrepreneurs course. This course will teach you how to create practical and brand-building graphics for your videos.
It's so important to grow your video-presence on YouTube, Facebook, Snapchat, Instagram, Twitter (and surely future platforms that we don't even know about). But we know video is here to stay!
Spice up your videos with all of the graphics you'll learn in this course!
Quick After Effects Orientation for Beginners5:07
Let's jump right into After Effects. If you are comfortable with After Effects, you can skip this lesson and get straight into the projects in the following section. Otherwise, watch this video to get a quick overview of After Effects.
Tips to Improve Your Course Taking Experience1:06

Project Intro & Download Your Project Files0:13
Welcome to a new project in this After Effects for Entrepreneurs course. In this lesson, you can download the project files so that you can follow along with our step-by-step instructions.
In this After Effects tutorial, you'll learn how to design and animate a basic lower third.
Design Your Lower Third5:15
In this lesson of the After Effects for Entrepreneurs course, you'll learn how to design the lower third text for your animated lower third.
Animate the Lower Third10:47
In this lesson of the After Effects for Entrepreneurs course, you'll learn how to animate your text using track matte and position animations. You'll even learn how to use the graph editor to make the motion more dynamic.
Export Your Lower Third with a Transparent Background5:23
In this lesson of the After Effects for Entrepreneurs course, you'll learn how to export your lower third to use in any of your video projects.
EXERCISE: Design Your Own Project0:17
Take a break from the course and take action!

Complete the course project by exporting it and sharing it with us!

Export the graphic / video
Upload to YouTube (keep it private by setting it to the 'unlisted' privacy mode)
Share the link with the rest of the course in the Q&A tab on the course dashboard

Thanks! Can't wait to see your work!

Cheers,

Phil & Nick

Project Intro & Download Your Project Files0:15
Welcome to a new project in this After Effects for Entrepreneurs course. In this lesson, you can download the project files so that you can follow along with our step-by-step instructions.

In this After Effects tutorial, you'll learn how to create a basic logo reveal with an outer circle.
Create Shape (Circle) and Text to Animate3:39
In this lecture of the After Effects for Entrepreneurs course, we'll create a simple circle shape and the text.
Animate the Circle With a Stroke Effect4:39
In this lecture of the After Effects for Entrepreneurs course, we'll animate the circle with keyframes.
Animate the Text Layer4:51
In this lecture of the After Effects for Entrepreneurs course, we'll animate the text layer with keyframes and see the entire animation.
EXERCISE: Design Your Own Project0:17
Take a break from the course and take action!

Complete the course project by exporting it and sharing it with us!

Export the graphic / video
Upload to YouTube (keep it private by setting it to the 'unlisted' privacy mode)
Share the link with the rest of the course in the Q&A tab on the course dashboard

Thanks! Can't wait to see your work!

Cheers,

Phil & Nick

Project Intro & Download Your Project Files0:26
Welcome to a new project in this After Effects for Entrepreneurs course. In this lesson, you can download the project files so that you can follow along with our step-by-step instructions.

In this After Effects tutorial, you'll learn how to design and animate a colorful transition.
Design & Animate Your Transition7:30
In this lesson of the After Effects for Entrepreneurs course, you'll learn how to design and animate a colorful and modern transition using shape layers and radial wipes.
EXERCISE: Design Your Own Project0:16
Take a break from the course and take action!

Complete the course project by exporting it and sharing it with us!

Export the graphic / video
Upload to YouTube (keep it private by setting it to the 'unlisted' privacy mode)
Share the link with the rest of the course in the Q&A tab on the course dashboard

Thanks! Can't wait to see your work!

Cheers,

Phil & Nick
Export Your Transition and Add to Video Project2:11
In this lesson of the After Effects for Entrepreneurs course, you'll learn how to export your transition to use in any of your video projects.

Project Intro & Download Your Project Files0:12
Welcome to a new project in this After Effects for Entrepreneurs course. In this lesson, you can download the project files so that you can follow along with our step-by-step instructions.

In this After Effects tutorial, you'll learn how to create an animated text block to re-use for your projects.
Add a Text Layer and Shape Layer to Composition4:49
In this lecture of the After Effects for Entrepreneurs course, you will add both a text and shape layer to your composition.
Animate the Text Block Keyframes8:20
In this lecture of the After Effects for Entrepreneurs course, the text block gets animated with different keyframes and subtle changes for dynamic effect.
EXERCISE: Design Your Own Project0:16
Take a break from the course and take action!

Complete the course project by exporting it and sharing it with us!

Export the graphic / video
Upload to YouTube (keep it private by setting it to the 'unlisted' privacy mode)
Share the link with the rest of the course in the Q&A tab on the course dashboard

Thanks! Can't wait to see your work!

Cheers,

Phil & Nick

Project Intro & Download Your Project Files0:17
Welcome to a new project in this After Effects for Entrepreneurs course. In this lesson, you can download the project files so that you can follow along with our step-by-step instructions.

In this After Effects tutorial, you'll learn how to design and animate a YouTube subscribe button with a click.
Design and Animate a YouTube Subscribe Button with Mouse Click13:34
In this lesson of the After Effects for Entrepreneurs course, you'll learn how to design an animated YouTube subscribe button with a mouse click.
EXERCISE: Design Your Own Project0:16
Take a break from the course and take action!

Complete the course project by exporting it and sharing it with us!

Export the graphic / video
Upload to YouTube (keep it private by setting it to the 'unlisted' privacy mode)
Share the link with the rest of the course in the Q&A tab on the course dashboard

Thanks! Can't wait to see your work!

Cheers,

Phil & Nick

Project Intro & Download Your Project Files0:20
Welcome to a new project in this After Effects for Entrepreneurs course. In this lesson, you can download the project files so that you can follow along with our step-by-step instructions.

In this After Effects tutorial, you'll learn how to design kinetic typography with an excerpt from Steve Jobs commencement speech at Stanford University.
Import File and Add Markers for Audio2:43
In this lecture of the After Effects for Entrepreneurs course, we'll import the files and add markers for the audio to set up for animation.
Create Keyframes For A Preset3:08
In this lecture of the After Effects for Entrepreneurs course, we'll work on creating keyframes for a preset.
Setting The "textBounce" User Preset3:08
In this lecture of the After Effects for Entrepreneurs course, we'll create a preset called "textBounce" which will help you be more efficient in adding the preset multiple times.
Font Change and Lining Up Words with Text Layers1:53
In this lecture of the After Effects for Entrepreneurs course, we'll change the font to something right for the project and start lining up words using text layers.
Position Text in Composition (Part 1)4:08
This is Part 1 of positioning the text with keyframes.
Position Text in Composition (Part 2)4:53
This is Part 2 of positioning the text with keyframes.
Text Color and Background Changes5:53
In this lecture, we'll change the text color and background to fit the kinetic typography animation.
Final Wrap-Up and Finished Preview3:56
In this lecture of the course, we'll wrap-up the entire kinetic typography animation and preview.
EXERCISE: Design Your Own Project0:16
Take a break from the course and take action!

Complete the course project by exporting it and sharing it with us!

Export the graphic / video
Upload to YouTube (keep it private by setting it to the 'unlisted' privacy mode)
Share the link with the rest of the course in the Q&A tab on the course dashboard

Thanks! Can't wait to see your work!

Cheers,

Phil & Nick

Project Intro & Download Your Project Files0:20
Welcome to a new project in this After Effects for Entrepreneurs course. In this lesson, you can download the project files so that you can follow along with our step-by-step instructions.

In this After Effects tutorial, you'll learn how to make an animated call-to-action with different elements on the screen.
Create the Composition and Layout3:17
In this lecture of the After Effects for Entrepreneurs course, we'll start with a new composition and the layout of the call to action.
Animate the Text and Place in Pre-comp6:09
In this lecture of the After Effects for Entrepreneurs course, the text gets animated and placed into the pre-composition.
Add Motion Blur and Align Keyframes2:28
In this lecture of the After Effects for Entrepreneurs course, you'll add motion blur and align the keyframes properly.
Reverse the Animation1:55
In this lecture of the After Effects for Entrepreneurs course, we'll reverse the animation to move all the elements back out of the frame.
EXERCISE: Design Your Own Project0:16
Take a break from the course and take action!

Complete the course project by exporting it and sharing it with us!

Export the graphic / video
Upload to YouTube (keep it private by setting it to the 'unlisted' privacy mode)
Share the link with the rest of the course in the Q&A tab on the course dashboard

Thanks! Can't wait to see your work!

Cheers,

Phil & Nick

Project Intro & Download Your Project Files0:23
Welcome to a new project in this After Effects for Entrepreneurs course. In this lesson, you can download the project files so that you can follow along with our step-by-step instructions.

In this After Effects tutorial, you'll learn how to design and animate a social media graphic that boosts your followers.
Design Your Social Media Graphic3:50
In this lesson of the After Effects for Entrepreneurs course, you'll learn how to design a social media graphic that includes your handle.
Animate the Social Media Graphic5:34
In this lesson of the After Effects for Entrepreneurs course, you'll learn how to animate your social media graphic using parenting, position animations, and pre-composing.
Quickly Reverse Your Animation1:35
In this lesson of the After Effects for Entrepreneurs course, you'll learn how to quickly reverse an animation - no matter how intricate it is!
Export Your Social Media Graphic with a Transparent Background1:15
In this lesson of the After Effects for Entrepreneurs course, you'll learn how to export your social media graphics to use in any of your video projects.
EXERCISE: Design Your Own Project0:16
Take a break from the course and take action!

Complete the course project by exporting it and sharing it with us!

Export the graphic / video
Upload to YouTube (keep it private by setting it to the 'unlisted' privacy mode)
Share the link with the rest of the course in the Q&A tab on the course dashboard

Thanks! Can't wait to see your work!

Cheers,

Phil & Nick

Project Intro & Download Your Project Files0:25
Welcome to a new project in this After Effects for Entrepreneurs course. In this lesson, you can download the project files so that you can follow along with our step-by-step instructions.

In this After Effects tutorial, you'll learn how to remove green screen behind an object and insert a new background with an effect.
Create Composition and Import Elements1:31
In this lecture of the After Effects for Entrepreneurs course, you'll create a new composition and import all of the assets.
Remove Green Screen with Keylight5:28
In this lecture of the After Effects for Entrepreneurs course, you'll remove the green screen from the footage file with the Keylight effect -- a major help with green screen backgrounds.
Line Up Image Scale with the Pinch to Zoom Action4:28
In this lecture of the After Effects for Entrepreneurs course, the image will be scaled and we'll add the pinch to zoom action for the animation.
EXERCISE: Design Your Own Project0:16
Take a break from the course and take action!

Complete the course project by exporting it and sharing it with us!

Export the graphic / video
Upload to YouTube (keep it private by setting it to the 'unlisted' privacy mode)
Share the link with the rest of the course in the Q&A tab on the course dashboard

Thanks! Can't wait to see your work!

Cheers,

Phil & Nick

Requirements

You will need a free trial or full version of Adobe After Effects to follow along with the course (project files and assets are included for each project)
You DO NOT need to know how to use After Effects. We'll walk through each project step-by-step so even complete beginners can learn

Description

Make your videos stand out from the rest!

Everyone is making videos now. And if you're not, you should be!

But it's hard to make videos that stand out, right?

With this After Effects for Entrepreneurs course, you'll learn how to make 9 practical projects specifically meant for growing your business. Along the way, you'll learn how to use After Effects so you can create your own custom graphics!

Create custom graphics for your brand!

Using your own colors and logos, you'll have 9+ graphics for your own business videos by the end of this course.

Boost your business growth by learning the following:

Modern and clean lower third titles
Animated logo for the beginning and/or end of your videos
Animated YouTube subscribe button with mouse click
Animated social media icons to boost followers
Colorful transitions to spice up your video transitions
Animated text blocks for ads, tutorials, or any other video
Kinetic typography to make text-based graphics more engaging
Animated calls to action for the end of your videos and boost conversions
Professionally remove green screen

Are you an After Effects beginner?

If you said yes, than this is the perfect course for you. We designed this course for people like you who have never even opened After Effects before!

What do you need to get started?

It would be beneficial if you downloaded the After Effects application so you can follow along with our step-by-step instructions. You can use any version of After Effects to design the graphics we teach in this course. We'll be using the latest version of Adobe After Effects CC 2017. And if you want, you can download the project files to follow along. We also provide any assets (pictures, graphics, icons) that you'll need to follow along.

We are so excited to get you started on your After Effects journey!

This is only the beginning. After learning the 9 projects in this course, you'll have the skills to design an infinite...literally... number of custom graphics for your own brand.

With our 30-day 100% money-back guarantee, there is no reason to hesitate! Enroll now and start creating your own motion graphics in After Effects!

Cheers,

Phil & Nick

Who this course is for:

You are an entrepreneur
You have you own business or brand
You create (or want to create) videos for your business
You want to spice up your videos with graphics but don't know how
You are completely new to After Effects
You want to learn by doing... by creating practical projects
You could be a motion graphics artist who wants to learn some new styles
You want to boost your video conversions with better videos

After Effects for Entrepreneurs: 9 Practical Video Projects

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Course content

Welcome to the Course - Phil3 lectures • 8min

Project: Basic Lower Third - Phil5 lectures • 22min

Project: Basic Logo Reveal - Nick5 lectures • 14min

Project: Clean Modern Transition - Phil4 lectures • 10min

Project: Animated Text Block - Nick4 lectures • 14min

Project: YouTube Subscribe Button with Click - Phil3 lectures • 14min

Project: Basic Kinetic Typography - Nick10 lectures • 30min

Project: Animated Call to Action - Nick6 lectures • 14min

Project: Animated Social Media Buttons - Phil6 lectures • 13min

Project: Green Screen Removal - Nick5 lectures • 12min

Requirements

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