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After Effects CC 2021 Essential Training: Motion Graphics

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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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