
Learn to create amazing animations and motion graphics in After Effects, drawing on eight years of studio experience, and applying skills to real practical projects.
Speed up your After Effects workflow with tips, step-by-step basics, and download all different audits we do during the class.
Create a new 1920 by 1080, 24 fps, five-second composition, then explore the interface, timeline, imports from Illustrator or Photoshop, shape layers, masks, and basic animation tools.
Create a basic bouncing ball animation in After Effects by setting a 1080x1080 composition, keyframing position and scale, and applying easing for natural motion, including the shadow.
Explore the loopOut expression in After Effects to create continuous animation from keyframes, adjust speed and path, and preview variants without extra frames.
Learn after effects shortcuts to speed up workflow, including layer properties, A for anchor point, V for selection, spacebar for hand, W for rotation, and Y pan behind.
Learn to save time in After Effects by copying and pasting keyframes, expressions, and effects such as rotation keyframes, loop out expressions, and a noise effect across layers.
Explore glow effects in After Effects by applying layer styles, adjusting color and size, and adding noise or inner glow for fashionable illumination, then prepare Illustrator designs to animate efficiently.
Prepare designs in AI and import into After Effects by separating elements into layers for easy animation. Organize layers so related objects move together and stay inside the composition.
Import an illustrator design and link body parts in After Effects so motion drives the whole figure, then use anchor points, keyframes, and the wave warp effect for natural motion.
Learn to animate with After Effects by using keyframes for position and rotation, applying expressions and curves to follow a path, and syncing water and wave effects.
Learn to craft an attractive, dynamic After Effects animation in a single project with minimal effort, aligning arms, face, and ears while tuning layers for smooth movements.
Learn to create a complete character animation in After Effects, importing an Illustrator file, parenting layers, animating pulsation, mouth breathing, arm rotation with ease, and shadow and wave effects.
Apply techniques from the third project in After Effects to create a playful ball animation with faces, using keyframes, expressions, and a null object to drive motion.
Render your After Effects project by adding the composition, select web-friendly export settings at medium bitrate, and preview before sharing the animation on Instagram.
Learn by creating your own animations and showcase them on Instagram to inspire others. Seek references, stay inspired through practice, and consider leaving a review for future courses.
Are you ready to bring your illustrations to life? Learn how to animate your illustrations and create amazing motion graphics in Adobe After effects with the minimum effort.
If you are a beginner, don't worry! This is an introductory course aimed at anyone who wants to learn how to animate productively. I'll go step by step so that you don't have any problem following the course.
During the course, I will give you some great tips to speed up your work process and create motion graphics quickly and easily.
By the end of the course, you will be able to make amazing animations in record times. Along the way, you'll learn how to:
Use Adobe After Effects from the basics.
Create smooth animations
Organize your illustrations to make your life easier
Add expressions, effects, layers styles…and much more!
Once you have the After effects foundations, you will be able to start your animation journey and improve your motion graphics skills.
The concepts and techniques covered in this course are fundamentals and essentials that you will apply to any motion graphics job.
Whether you are new to animation or tired of wasting hours making simple animations, this course will give you the tools to archive great results in minutes.
Assignment:
Your assignment is to animate the course's illustrations or, even better, create your own illustrations and give them life.
Resources:
Download all the projects we do during the course. This way, you can follow the instructions in real-time, and it will be easier to apply what you are learning.
Enroll in the course now!