LottieFiles for After Effects Course

Name: LottieFiles for After Effects Course
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Master Lottie animations: Learn how to create, optimize & export motion for web & apps with After Effects

Created byLottieFiles Courses

Last updated 3/2025

English

What you'll learn

Set Up & Navigate the LottieFiles Plugin – Install, configure, and explore the LottieFiles plugin in After Effects to streamline your animation workflow.
Understand Core Animation Principles – Learn key animation principles like squash & stretch, easing, arcs, and secondary motion to enhance motion quality.
Create Engaging Animations – Explore design techniques for shape and text animations, and develop character animations for dynamic storytelling.
Ensure Cross-Platform Compatibility – Use the Feature Checker to detect unsupported elements, troubleshoot issues, & optimize animations for seamless playback.
Master Advanced Techniques – Add depth and complexity to your animations with advanced techniques like parallax, extrusion, expressions, and more.

Course content

4 sections • 9 lectures • 40m total length

Overview of LottieFiles for After Effects3:34
Welcome to the LottieFiles for After Effects Certification with Jessica Libby! ? In this lesson, we’ll give you a quick introduction to the LottieFiles plugin and what you’ll learn in this course.

Animation 101: Key principles for motion4:53
In this lesson, we’ll break down key principles like squash and stretch, easing, arcs, and more. Learn how to animate using keyframes, the graph editor, and secondary motion in After Effects.
Step-by-step guide animations in After Effects4:54
In this lesson, we’ll walk you through creating two simple animations using basic shapes, masks, trim paths, and text using Adobe After Effects.
Bulk rendering and exporting animations as Lottie2:16
In this lesson, we will show you how to render the Lottie animations, use bulk render, and save them in the dotLottie format for smaller file sizes and smoother performance.
Character animation in After Effects8:17
In this lesson, learn how to rig and animate a character in After Effects using Duik (or other tools). We’ll also explain Forward Kinematics vs. Inverse Kinematics so you know why IK tools make animation easier.
Using expressions and checking animation compatibility3:12
Make your animations cross-platform ready by baking expressions into keyframes! Learn how to optimize animations for seamless playback, and use the Lottie Feature Checker to catch and fix any unsupported elements to ensure your Lottie works smoothly everywhere.
Create depth with Faux 3D animation: parallax and extrusion9:42
In this video, we’ll explore how to add depth to your animations using Faux 3D effects like parallax and extrusion in After Effects. Plus we will also look at the step-by-step techniques and ensure smooth Lottie exports.

Requirements

LottieFiles Account – A LottieFiles account is required. Log in from the LottieFiles website to create your free account. (Access to premium Lottie animations is limited to paid plan members)
Basic Knowledge of After Effects – While not mandatory, a general understanding of After Effects will help you follow along more easily.
Adobe After Effects Installed – You’ll need After Effects installed to practice the techniques covered in the course. A free trial version is available from Adobe.
A Curious & Creative Mindset – No prior animation experience is required! This course is designed to help beginners and professionals alike create engaging animations.

Description

Hi there! Today, we from the LottieFiles team are here to explore the magic of motion creation using After Effects and Lottie animations.

Explore Lottie animations right within After Effects

With LottieFiles for Adobe After Effects, you can preview, edit, and refine animations in real-time, streamlining your workflow like never before. Our powerful plugin allows instant previews, and seamless sharing, making it easier for motion designers and developers to collaborate effortlessly.

Now more advanced than ever, the plugin supports both SVG and Lottie imports, letting you work with multiple file formats with ease. Need to add expressions? No problem! Lottie ensures smooth handling of complex animations, giving you even more creative control.

Speed is key when working with animations, and that’s why our plugin offers lightning-fast bulk rendering and optimized exports. Whether you’re exporting in Lottie or dotLottie format, integrating animations into your website, app, or digital product, or saving them directly to your team’s private workspace, LottieFiles for After Effects has you covered.

Supercharge your animation workflow and bring your designs to life with LottieFiles for Adobe After Effects—where creativity meets efficiency!

Course details

This course is designed for learners of all skill levels, guiding you through motion design and Lottie animations using LottieFiles and Adobe After Effects.

Lessons:

LottieFiles for Adobe After Effects
Motion principles
Create animations: Basics
Render and export Lottie animations
Character animation creation
AE Expressions
Faux 3D effects
LottieFiles platform

Once you complete this course, be sure to take the quiz under additional content to test your skills. This will bring you one step closer to becoming a LottieFiles for After Effects expert.

Alrighty, it's time to get started!

Who this course is for:

This course is designed for individuals interested in animation and motion design and is open to all skill levels: beginners, intermediate, and experts. This course is particularly useful for:
- UI/UX Designers & Product Designers – Learn how to integrate motion into your designs to create more engaging and interactive user experiences.
- Motion Designers & Animators – Discover how to optimize your animations for web and mobile using Lottie and After Effects.

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Course content

Get Started1 lecture • 4min

Creating and exporting animations6 lectures • 33min

Handoff and LotteFiles platform1 lecture • 3min

Additional content1 lecture • 1min

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