Advanced Adobe After Effects: Become VFX & Motion Expert

Name: Advanced Adobe After Effects: Become VFX & Motion Expert
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Advanced Motion Graphics: Create Explainer Videos, Character Animation & More

Created bySayman Creative Institute

Last updated 4/2026

English

What you'll learn

Advanced Compositing Techniques: Dive into techniques like compositing fire, smoke, explosions, and other visual effects.
Advanced Animation Principles: Deepen your understanding of animation principles, such as timing, anticipation.
Motion Graphics Design Principles: Understand the core concepts of motion graphics design to create visually compelling and engaging animations.
Project Management & Organization: Gain valuable tips for organizing your After Effects projects efficiently
Creating Explainer Videos: Learn the process of creating engaging explainer videos using After Effects for animation and motion graphics.

Course content

1 section • 13 lectures • 4h 18m total length

Introduction1:54
Explore advanced motion graphics and composing in Adobe After Effects. Learn workspace setup, keyframe animation, smoke loops, text and path animations, and motion tracking through a project-based class.
Introduction to the Workspace and Interface21:41
Master the After Effects workspace and interface, learn to create and open projects, import media, and build and adjust compositions with the timeline and transform controls.
Creating a Composition and The Timeline30:14
Master creating and customizing After Effects compositions from footage. Explore the timeline, frame rate presets, and pre-composition workflows to streamline your VFX projects.
Tools in Adobe After Effects33:46
Explore the tools in Adobe After Effects, from selection and hand to anchor point, pen, roto brush, puppet pin, masking, and text creation.
Transform Option in Detail New Update12:08
Master the transform options in After Effects, including anchor point, position, scale, rotation, and opacity, with practical steps for masking, resetting values, and refining footage.
Keyframe Animation of a Logo22:33
Learn keyframe animation of a logo in after effects by importing an illustrator vector, transforming and positioning the logo, and animating scale, position, and opacity with easy ease.
How to export your file in After Effects New Update17:38
Learn how to export After Effects projects with the update, using media encoder or render queue to produce mp4 with H.264 or Photoshop formats, save, and export to Premiere Pro.
Making a Smoke Animation34:06
Loop Effect in After Effects17:58
Text Animation on a path21:39
Learn to animate text along a path in Adobe After Effects using pen tool paths, mask paths, first and last margins, anchor points, keyframes, and easing for smooth motion.
Animation of a Moving Car29:20
Learn to create a moving car animation in After Effects using Illustrator backgrounds, motion tile looping, wheel rotations, motion blur, and pre-comp export.
Class Project-18:43
Learn keyframe animation in After Effects by importing footage, creating and arranging a composition, adjusting position keyframes, using the graph editor and easing, and exporting to project panel.
Class Project-26:21
Learn to apply a loop effect in After Effects by creating a composition, animating scale with keyframes, using the loop out expression, and exporting via Media Encoder.

Requirements

Basic Computer Skill

Description

Unleash Your Inner VFX & Motion Graphics Master: Advanced After Effects

Ready to take your After Effects skills to the next level? This comprehensive course equips you with advanced techniques and workflows to create stunning visual effects (VFX) and captivating motion graphics that elevate your projects.

Whether you're a seasoned video editor, aspiring animator, or motion graphics designer, this course empowers you to:

Master advanced compositing techniques: Learn green screen keying, rotoscoping, compositing elements for seamless integration.
Craft professional motion graphics: Create dynamic animations, titles, and transitions that enhance your storytelling.
Animate characters and logos: Breathe life into your designs with advanced animation principles and techniques.
Work with 2D and 3D elements: Explore the power of combining After Effects with Cinema 4D Lite for enhanced visual impact.
Optimize your workflow for efficiency: Discover time-saving plugins, expressions, and scripting for a streamlined After Effects experience.

This course goes beyond theory, offering:

Project-based learning: Apply your newfound skills through real-world project examples like compositing a green screen interview, animating a character explainer video, and creating dynamic motion graphics for a website.
In-depth explanations: Delve into complex concepts with clear, step-by-step tutorials and expert guidance.
Industry-standard practices: Learn professional compositing and motion graphics workflows used in film, television, and web design.

By the end of this course, you'll be able to:

Confidently create professional-grade VFX and motion graphics
Impress clients and employers with your advanced After Effects skills
Build a portfolio that showcases your VFX and motion graphics expertise

This course is packed with:

Actionable lessons and downloadable resources
High-quality video tutorials with clear audio
Access to a supportive online community

Don't settle for average. Enroll today and become a VFX & Motion Graphics Master!

Who this course is for:

Motion Graphics Designers: Expand your skillset with advanced animation techniques, compositing workflows, and character animation in After Effects.
Video Editors & Post-Production Professionals: Elevate your video projects by learning professional-grade visual effects compositing and creating dynamic motion graphics.
Animators with After Effects Experience: Deepen your understanding of animation principles and techniques to create more complex and engaging animations.