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Become a Motion Graphics Artist

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Overview

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Take graphic design to the next level using motion. Learn how to use visual effects, animation, and cinematic techniques to bring designs to life. Discover how to develop innovative ideas for moving content and make products engaging and exciting as a motion graphics artist.
  • Learn essential design and animation principles and best practices.
  • Practice with exercises in After Effects and CINEMA 4D.
  • Discover how to navigate 3D space and render 3D projects.

Syllabus

Courses under this program:
Course 1: Learning Motion Graphics
-Find out how to get started in motion graphics. Learn what it takes to build a successful career in motion graphics and VFX.

Course 2: Animation Foundations: Fundamentals
-Learn the basic physics and motion principles that lie behind your 2D or 3D world, and time-tested techniques for bringing your animations to life.

Course 3: 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.

Course 4: Introduction to 3D
-Learn the basic concepts underlying all 3D modeling and rendering software: navigating 3D space, modeling, texturing, rendering, and more.

Course 5: Cinema 4D S22 Essential Training: Motion Graphics
-Design compelling motion graphics using the MoGraph toolset in Cinema 4D. Learn how to use both essential features and new features available in Subscription Release 22 (S22).

Course 6: After Effects: Principles of Motion Graphics
-Get an overview of core motion graphics principles within the framework of an After Effects tool set.

Course 7: Cinema 4D: Principles of Motion Graphics
-Learn the basics of motion graphics as they apply to Cinema 4D. Discover how to use typography, color, textures, lighting, and transitions and the rich mograph toolset in C4D.

Course 8: Advanced Motion Graphics
-Learn about how to take your skills to the next level by building, editing, and stylizing your compositions in Adobe After Effects.

Course 9: Motion Graphics for Social Media
-Improve your social media impact by creating eye-catching content. Learn how to build motion graphics for social media with Adobe After Effects.

Courses

Taught by

Rob Garrott, George Maestri, Alan Demafiles, Andy Needham, Ian Robinson and Eran Stern

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