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After Effects CC 2021 Essential Training: Motion Graphics

Offered By: LinkedIn Learning

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Course Description

Overview

Learn the tools and techniques you need to make amazing motion graphics in After Effects CC 2021. This course concentrates on the features motion designers need most.

Syllabus

Introduction
  • Creating motion graphics in After Effects
  • Samples and inspiration
  • Big-picture concepts
  • How to use the exercise files
  • Version of After Effects
1. Working with Shape Layers
  • Shape layer overview
  • Shape layers and transforms
  • Repeating elements
  • Create write-on paths
  • Path operators on shape layers
2. Working with Animation
  • Understand keyframe interpolations
  • Add and adjust keys
  • Introduction to the Graph Editor
  • Fine-tune with the Graph Editor
  • Alter speeds with time remapping and other techniques
  • Anchor point fundamentals
  • Parenting
  • Motion sketching
  • Create looped animation with expressions
3. Working with Compositing
  • What is compositing?
  • Blend modes for layers
  • Create and animate masks
  • Use track mattes
  • Add effect filters
4. Working with Type
  • Set type
  • Use text animators
  • Animate type on a path
5. Basic After Effects 3D
  • Introduction to 3D layers
  • Cameras and lights
  • 3D layer properties
  • Null object parenting
  • Build a basic camera rig
6. 3D Geometry
  • Introduction to Cinema 4D renderer
  • Create 3D text
  • Create 3D geometry
  • Introduction to Cinema 4D Lite
7. Rendering for Motion Graphics
  • Add compositions to the Render Queue
  • Render multiple files with the Render Queue
  • Use Adobe Media Encoder
  • Use prerenders
8. Motion Graphic Workflow Tips
  • Important motion graphic workflows
  • Collapse transformations
  • Essential Graphics panel
  • Master properties
  • Responsive design: Time
Conclusion
  • Next steps

Taught by

Alan Demafiles

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