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After Effects For Beginners 2. Animating with Keyframes

Learn the best software for motion graphic design, Adobe After Effects from scratch
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4,154 students
2hr of on-demand video
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Understand the principles of motion graphics and how to apply them effectively.
Understand the fundamental concepts and interface of Adobe After Effects.
Learn how to import and organize media assets in After Effects.
Master the essential tools and features used for creating and manipulating visual effects.
Gain knowledge of basic video editing techniques, including trimming, cutting, and sequencing clips.
Learn how to work with shape layers, masks, and vector graphics to create compelling visuals.
Gain proficiency in creating basic animations and keyframe-based motion.
Learn how to use null objects as parent and link layers to control and animate multiple layers simultaneously.
Explore the capabilities of working with 3D layers in After Effects.

Requirements

  • No prior experience or knowledge is required to take this course. The course is designed for beginners and assumes no familiarity with Adobe After Effects or any related software.
  • You will need a Desktop or Laptop computer.
  • Free After Effects Software trial - Learn how to get it inside the course
  • Free Illustrator Software trial - Learn how to get it inside the course
  • Free Photoshop trial - Learn how to get it inside the course

Description

Hi everyone! In this course, we're going to dive into After Effects. And guess what? We'll actually create something awesome along the way. In this course, you'll get a taste of the actions we commonly use in motion design projects. We'll cover tasks like editing videos in after effects. Working with basic shapes to create cool loader animation, organizing the project using precomps, and even working in a 3D space, While creating a cool title animation. We are also going to cover some advanced techniques, like track mattes, to create a nice transition. In addition, we will be working with a logo that we will import from Illustrator and animate in After Effects. Lastly, we'll learn how to render our project in different formats, including images and videos, and discover how to package up the whole project if we want to send it off to someone else.

Throughout the course, I'll ask you questions to keep you engaged. On top of that, I'll be your guide, giving you cues on when to sit back and just listen and when it's your turn,  to take control and follow along with me. By the end of this course, you'll have a solid foundation in creating motion design projects. We're going to focus only on the functions we actually use in motion design—no need to overwhelm ourselves with unnecessary info.

And here's a bonus: along the course, we'll install three super handy free scripts. Oh, and don't worry, I got a professional voiceover to handle the talkin', so you won't have to deal with my funky and exotic accent. Sounds good? So let's not waste more time and start learning motion design.


Who this course is for:

  • Graphic designers
  • Illustrators
  • Beginners Motion designers

Instructor

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My name is Valeri. I’m a freelance motion designer, and I also teach After Effects, which is the best software for motion graphics design.

Over the past few years, my content has inspired many creators worldwide, and some have learned something new. Some even achieved their dream job by advancing their skills.

I really want to help creative people get better at what they do. That's why I'm creating some professional content to help them boost their creative confidence and work like pros!

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