After Effects CC 2021 Essential Training: Motion Graphics

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.

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