Basics: Introduction to After Effects
A course by Evan AbramsMotion Graphics Designer and Visual Effects Artist
A course by Evan Abrams, Motion Graphics Designer and Visual Effects Artist
Dive into Adobe After Effects. Perfect for beginners, learn to animate, composite, and create VFX.
Unlock the limitless potential of Adobe After Effects with Evan Abrams, a seasoned motion graphics designer and visual effects artist with extensive industry experience.
You’ll learn how to master this powerful software from the ground up, exploring its key features and tools to bring your creative ideas to life. Dive into the essentials of creating and manipulating masks, effects, blending modes, and keyframe animations, gaining the skills you need to produce high-quality motion graphics.
You’ll delve into advanced techniques such as animating typography, integrating voiceovers, and using shape layers to develop complex visual compositions. Additionally, you’ll explore 3D workflows, adding cameras, lights, and shadows to create scenes with depth and realism.
The versatility of After Effects opens up a wide range of creative possibilities, and by the end of the course, you’ll be ready to tackle any motion graphics project with confidence and expertise.
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Reviews
- yorkekojo101PLUS2 months ago
Beautiful, well-paced, all-round great course for beginners.
- 4 months ago
haven't finished the course but so far so good!!
- 4 months ago
corso eccellente
- 8 months ago
Very informative and easy to understand considering this is not an easy software!
- 1 year ago
a great basic course that covers all aspects of After effects, clear explanations, lots of examples!
His passion for design and animation has led him to specialize in Adobe After Effects, a software he considers his main tool for bringing creative ideas to life. With a broad vision and an innovative approach, Evan is dedicated to sharing his knowledge and experience with those who wish to explore the world of motion graphics.
Content
- U1
Introduction and basic concepts
- Welcome
- U1
Understanding Compositions
- Understanding Compositions
- U2
Downloading Adobe
- Downloading Adobe
- U2
Effects
- Effects
- U3
The Project Window
- The Project Window
- U4
The Composition Window
- The Composition Window
- U5
The Timeline
- The Timeline
- U6
The Tool Bar
- The Toolbar
- U7
Other Important Windows
- Other Important Windows
- U8
Start Practicing
- Start Practicing
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FAQs
Yes, this After Effects course is designed for beginners and covers all the essentials to help you start creating motion graphics and visual effects from scratch.
You need access to Adobe After Effects software and a computer that meets its system requirements. No prior experience with motion graphics or animation is necessary.
You'll learn how to create motion graphics, animate typography, use keyframes, work with shape layers, apply blending modes, stabilize video footage, and export your projects effectively.
Yes, the course covers animating typography including techniques to create engaging text animations using keyframes and effects in After Effects.
Yes, you'll learn how to use After Effects tools to analyze and stabilize shaky video footage for smoother and more professional results.
The course teaches you how to set and adjust keyframes in After Effects, allowing you to animate properties like position, scale, and opacity over time.
Shape layers in After Effects let you create and animate vector graphics. You'll learn how to build complex shapes, apply modifications, and use them in your projects.