The 3 Most Important Tools in After Effects - Beginner's Guide to Animation

Discover the three most essential tools in After Effects through this comprehensive 47-minute tutorial. Learn how to create a social media animation from scratch, even if you're new to motion design. Begin by setting up your project and creating shapes, then explore mask creation and usage. Master the art of keyframing, including hold keyframes, and learn to animate intricate details. Fine-tune your animations using the Graph Editor for professional results. Perfect for beginners, this step-by-step guide provides a solid foundation in After Effects, helping you kickstart your journey as a motion graphics artist.

Tutorial Intro
Setting up the Project
Creating Shapes
Creating and Using Masks
Creating Keyframes
Hold Keyframes
Animating Smaller Details
Adjusting Keyframes in the Graph Editor
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