Futuristic HUD Motion Graphics in After Effects

Name: Futuristic HUD Motion Graphics in After Effects
Rating: 4.6 (628 reviews)

Learn how to create motion graphics in After Effects like what you see in Iron Man, Star Wars or other action movies

(628 ratings)

4,321 students

Created by Sam DeZeeuw

Last updated 1/2018

English

English [Auto], Polish [Auto],

What you'll learn

Create Futuristic HUD Effects from scratch all within After Effects.
Use simple After Effects expressions to save hours of animating time.
Use simple shape layers to create something visually stunning.
Learn Keyboard Shortcuts for Faster Animating
Learn how to use 2D elements in 3D environments
Take clunky animations and give them fluid motions

Requirements

You will need a copy of Adobe After Effects
A basic understanding of After Effects is recommended but not required. I'll be pointing things out step by step.

Description

After Effects users often times get intimidated by the "Iron Man" style futuristic HUD animations, I'm here to tell you it's nothing to be afraid of! This motion graphics effect is something anyone can do with very little After Effects experience!

So join me in this course to dissect an animation that looks super complicated and making it super simple!

In this class we will learn and experiment with:

Turning boring shape layers into something visually interesting
Virtual camera animations
After Effects expressions to save you hours of animating time.

This is an introductory course and I will be explaining everything step by step. However, you may need to have some After Effects knowledge to understand basic functionality and layout of the software.

What makes me qualified to teach you?

I’m Sam! I’m a professional motion graphics artist. I’ve worked for a Major League Baseball team for 2 years. Had my work viewed in stadiums full of 40,000+ people every night in the summer.

My job is unique and I am thankful for the teachers who have taught me After Effects motion graphics. And I want to pay it forward to you by teaching you the motion graphics techniques that I have learned of the years!

***Reviews of my other After Effects and Motion Graphics courses***

"Sam's style is light, engaging and I never become bored with his style or content. I highly recommend this course for those looking to get started with Adobe After Effects." (The After Effects Roadmap: For Beginners)
"He's a great instructor. Very clear, great examples, walks in slowly and moves at a great pace." (The After Effects Roadmap: For Beginners)
"Great Course!! Learned a lot and i feel motivated to follow some more after affects courses." (How to Create a Realistic Draw-On Effect in After Effects)

The MISSION of this course:

You don't have to be an After Effects genius to be able to make amazing motion graphics.

The bulk of this course focuses on creating and manipulating shape layers to create visually interesting motion graphics. Then we dive deeper by using these shape layer animations to create professional motion graphics projects.

I do my best to break down every step and explain why I’m doing what I’m doing. If you have any questions, hit me up in the Q&A section!

What we'll be covering in this course:

Creating basic shape layers
Adjusting shape layers and stroke properties
Using 2D Animation in a 3D space
Stylizing footage with glows, tints and reflections and more to make beautiful motion graphics.
Using After Effects expressions to automate simple animations.

Ready to be a better motion graphics artist? Join us on this course to learn much more about motion graphics than just creating HUD graphics.

Who this course is for:

Anyone who wants to learn to use After Effects shape layers to create Hollywood level effects.
If you have used After Effects but have never used "Shape Layers" to their full potential to make AWESOME graphic elements.
Motion graphics artists and graphic designers

Featured review

Shawn S.

12 courses

6 reviews

4 years ago

This is a great, to the point, clear tutorial. I like having a finished, somewhat sophisticated short animation for my portfolio. I was already familiar with AE but I think that beginners will get something out of this tutorial as well though it may take some rewinds. I liked that he covered some simple code as well as the camera and 3D.

Sam DeZeeuw

Video Creator / Motion Graphic Designer

4.5 Instructor Rating
646 Reviews
6,659 Students
2 Courses

Hey there, I'm Sam DeZeeuw, and I'm a motion graphics designer and video pro.

I've had the pleasure of creating motion graphics designs for television, mega churches, and major league stadiums. But what really drives me is my love for teaching.

But most importantly, my courses are all about you. I'm here to help you achieve your goals and reach your full potential as a designer. You'll learn how to create compelling designs, master industry-standard software like Adobe After Effects, and develop your own unique style.

By the end of my courses, you'll have the skills and confidence you need to create amazing designs that will help you stand out from the crowd. So if you're ready to take your motion graphics skills to the next level, come join me! I can't wait to help you achieve your goals and become the best designer you can be.