Fundamentals of Animation in After Effects
What Will We Do in This Course?
A course by Michael Tierney , Motion Designer
About the video: What Will We Do in This Course?
Overview
“I’ll explain what we’ll be doing in this course and what you will be creating. Starting with learning the layout of Adobe After Effects and fundamental animation skills, then bringing everything together to create a smooth unique showreel.”
In this video lesson Michael Tierney addresses the topic: What Will We Do in This Course?, which is part of the Domestika online course: Fundamentals of Animation in After Effects. Master the basics of animation and motion graphics to create a unique showreel with After Effects.
Partial transcription of the video
“In this lesson, I'll explain what we'll be doing in this course and what you'll be creating. My aim for this course is to teach students that know nothing about After Effects to be completely confident with the basics in one focused short day or the time of your choosing. That's why I've designed this course to be roughly three hours, so you can do it in one sit-down lesson, and it can be applicable to almost any industry, and you'll end up with a showreel or a showcase of your wear. First, we'll start with the basic overview of After Effects, and then we'll move on to looking around the di...”
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Course summary for: Fundamentals of Animation in After Effects
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Category
3D & Animation -
Software
Adobe After Effects -
Areas
Animation, Digital Design, Motion Graphics, Photography Post-production, Portfolio Development

Michael Tierney
A course by Michael Tierney
Michael Tierney is a motion designer, traveller, and speaker. Inspired by the new countries and cultures he encounters during his travels, he creates motion graphics and animations that are fun, colorful, and engaging using After Effects and Cinema 4D.
Following a decade in the industry working for a range of high-profile brands like Nike and Sony, Michael began working as a freelance motion designer focused on promoting social enterprises and organizations built on strong ethical principles.
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