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Adobe After Effects Beginner (2023)
Learn how to navigate and work with After Effects, create animations, and bring your creative motion graphics ideas to lifePreview the first lesson free — get full access to all 29 lessons.
Beginner Provider : Calvin Gaunce 7 chapters · 29 Lessons · 2h 26m in English
Course Description
In this course on Adobe After Effects Beginner (2023), you will learn the fundamentals of working with After Effects. We will explore how to work in the interface, use keyframes and effects, and create dynamic animations with text and shape layers. By the end of this course, you will be able to build and execute your own projects with custom effects and animations using the diverse set of tools available in After Effects. Whether you’re a beginner, transferring from other software, or simply looking for a refresh on the basics of After Effects, this course will empower you to create captivating animations and set you up for success in your future projects. These skills are essential for any motion graphics professional, and the topics discussed in this course will provide a foundation for being successful long-term as you delve further into the world of After Effects, and all the features and functionality it has to offer.
What You'll Learn
- Navigate the Adobe After Effects interface and access all of its components
- Apply keyframing techniques across different property types in the timeline panel
- Use effects across footage, shapes, and text layers, including adjustment layers and presets
- Build custom text animations using text animators, point and paragraph text, and paths
- Create and modify shape layers with keyframes, transformations, and shape layer effects
- Execute complete After Effects projects with custom effects and animations
Key Takeaways
- The course teaches the fundamentals of working in After Effects, including the interface, keyframes, and effects.
- Learners create dynamic animations using text and shape layers.
- The course covers utilizing effects across footage, shapes, and text, along with adjustment layers and custom presets.
- Text animation topics include text animators, point versus paragraph text, and animating text along a path.
- By the end, learners can build and execute their own projects with custom effects and animations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is this course for?
It is designed for beginners, people transferring from other software, or anyone looking for a refresh on the basics of After Effects. The skills are described as essential for any motion graphics professional.
What will I be able to do after completing this course?
You will be able to build and execute your own projects with custom effects and animations using the diverse set of tools available in After Effects.
What topics does this course cover?
It covers working in the interface, using keyframes and effects, and creating dynamic animations with text and shape layers, including importing assets, adjustment layers, precomposing, text animators, and shape layer techniques.
What skills will I gain?
The course focuses on animations, keyframing, and special effects.
