Fundamentals of Animation in After Effects

Overview

“In this lesson, we will learn how to use 3D layers to add depth to stills like photographs and illustrations. We will use Adobe Photoshop to split an image into layers then we will use After Effects to add movement to bring your images to life.”

In this video lesson Michael Tierney addresses the topic: The Parallax Effect, 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, we'll have a look at using 3D layers to add depth and movement to photographs and illustrations, and then we'll hop into Photoshop Use a quick selection tool to split out different layers and then finally back into After Effects to split out these layers in a 3D workspace to get that depth and movement in your photographs. A good rule for selecting a good photo is already having defined layers. So here we can see the mountain is different to the back mountain here and then also the sky and the car is in the foreground. So I'll leave a link to this photograph in the resource ...”

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Course summary for: Fundamentals of Animation in After Effects

• Level: Beginner
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• 6121 students
• 5 units
• 18 lessons (2h 52m)
• 13 downloads

• Category

  3D & Animation

• Software

  Adobe After Effects

• Areas

  Animation, Digital Design, Motion Graphics, Photography Post-production, Portfolio Development