Motion Diagrams for Architects - Adobe After Effects

Name: Motion Diagrams for Architects - Adobe After Effects
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Animated Architectural Visualization + Make a Frame Story for Design Process + Motion Graphics & Concept Animations

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Created byAmin Najafzadeh

Last updated 6/2026

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What you'll learn

How to create motion graphics for architecture presentations
Techniques for integrating architectural video effects and animations into your design projects
Effective use of compositing in After Effects to enhance architectural visuals
How to create animated architecture diagrams to effectively communicate design concepts
Time-saving tips for architects using After Effects to improve project presentations
Creating 2D animations to highlight design features.

Course content

4 sections • 21 lectures • 1h 57m total length

After Effects Interface, Using Pen Tool & Masking6:11
Explore the After Effects interface and its five sections, create a square canvas, import a photo, and master masking with the pen tool to shape and reveal layers.
Sub-Layers of Transform ( Position )5:03
Explore the transform sublayers and timeline, and learn to animate a layer’s position by creating and adjusting keyframes with speed control and easy ease.
Sub-Layers of Transform ( Scale, Rotation, Opacity)7:07
Animate a globe character by keyframing scale, position, rotation, and opacity in after effects, using easy ease, copying keyframes, and timeline controls to create dynamic motion.
Analytical Review of Several Cases6:18
Analyze multiple After Effects demonstrations that animate scenes with position-based movement, including buildings, a plane, and vehicles, to explore architectural art, cultural contrasts, and urban transitions from morning to night.
Animating a Mask in After Effects6:52
Animate a mask in After Effects by masking a PNG, setting keyframes for mask path, applying easy ease, and adjusting Alt handles for curved motion and opacity changes.
Representation of the City of Paris12:36
Create Paris city map motion in After Effects by animating trees with masking, anchor points, and position keyframes, then reveal the river from left to right using easy ease.
Representation of the City of Paris - Part 28:20
Learn to represent the city of Paris in After Effects by precomposing layers, drawing arcs with the pen tool, and animating lines using trim paths, strokes, and keyframes.
Representation of the City of Paris - Part 35:06
Precompose the Paris map, mask the trees, and animate a river with trim paths and mood multiply to show the flow, then tie it to a dopamine addiction narrative.
Exercise File0:06
Quiz

Frame Story for Architectural Motion Diagrams in After Effects2:32
Explore how a strong storyboard or story frame shapes architectural motion graphics in After Effects, guiding sequence design, content decisions, and pricing.
Line Animation Techniques: Dynamic Lines in After Effects7:48
Explore line animation techniques in After Effects by tracing with the pen tool, applying trim paths, and animating opacity with keyframes for dynamic architectural visuals.
Analyzing Architectural Motion Diagrams in After Effects6:09
Analyze and break down architectural motion graphics in After Effects, showing how SketchUp, opacity, and position animate volumes, walls, and sun, guided by a detailed storyboard.
Volumetric Diagrams: From SketchUp to After Effects- Part 1 (3d Modeling)9:42
Learn to model volumetric diagrams in SketchUp, apply isometric views, create cross sections with section planes, manage scenes, and export animation for After Effects workflows.
Volumetric Diagrams: From SketchUp to After Effects - Part 2 (Animating)3:40
Animate volumetric diagrams in After Effects by drawing a line with the pen tool, using Trim Paths and end keyframes to reveal volume while adjusting stroke thickness and F9 easing.
Volumetric Diagrams: From SketchUp to After Effects - Part 3 (Advanced)5:40
Explores advanced volumetric diagram creation for architectural visualization by integrating SketchUp modeling workflows with After Effects, using cuts, groups, and multiple scenes to animate and export volumetric sequences.
Refining and Continuing Volumetric Diagrams Animations in After Effects5:05
Refine and continue volumetric diagram animations in After Effects by matching layer scales, centering films, and preventing jumps with a pen tool and trim path.
Masking Techniques for Motions Diagrams with Added Elements7:29
Combine precomposed layers, create a tree through masking and keyframes, adjust lifespans, and use trim path and time freeze to animate architectural diagram motions in After Effects.
Exporting Motion Diagrams from After Effects3:17
Set the render bar to the duration and add a white solid layer in After Effects. Export via composition > add to Adobe Media Encoder, render, and save the mp4.
Effects and Presets for Professional Architectural Animations7:28
Apply hue/saturation and color layers in After Effects to colorize elements and animate changes with keyframes. Use the effect panel to search commands and add plugins for presets and teasers.
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Requirements

Basic knowledge of After Effects and Architectural Presentations

Description

Note: This is a project-based course, where you’ll learn everything through real-world Motion Diagram—no unnecessary theory, just practical skills!

Are you, like me, swamped with projects but still dream of having your page filled with stunning animated content that brings your design concepts to life?

Have you ever wanted to create stunning architectural animations and dynamic diagrams but felt overwhelmed by After Effects?

Do you want a shortcut to mastering essential motion graphics, animation, and compositing techniques—without spending months figuring it all out on your own?

Then this course is made just for you.

What You’ll Learn:

This course is designed for architects, designers, and students who want to present their projects in a more engaging and visually compelling way.

Through hands-on projects, you'll learn how to:

Animated architectural diagrams that bring your concepts to life
Motion graphics to add depth and engagement to your presentations
Video effects for professional-level architectural walkthroughs
Architectural animations to communicate ideas clearly
Follow a streamlined After Effects workflow tailored for architectural projects

Why This Course?

Unlike other After Effects tutorials that drown you in unnecessary tools, this course cuts through the noise and focuses on what actually matters for architectural visualizations.

You’ll get step-by-step guidance, practical exercises, and professional workflows—so you can immediately apply what you learn to your own projects.

By the End of This Course, You Will:

Confidently create motion Diagrams for architecture
Enhance your design process with animations
Save time with an efficient, architecture-focused After Effects workflow

And remember, I’m here to support you every step of the way!
Enroll now and take your architectural visualizations to the next level!

Who this course is for:

Architecture and Interior design students
After Effects beginners
After Effects users
Architects and Engineers
Architectural designers
Interior designers
2D Animators

Motion Diagrams for Architects - Adobe After Effects

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Course content

Introduction to architectural visualization in Adobe After Effects9 lectures • 58min

Advanced Motion Diagram in After Effects10 lectures • 59min

Tips1 lecture • 1min

Bonus Section1 lecture • 1min

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