Introduction to Motion Design and Animation Curves in After Effects
Layers of shape or shape layers
A course by Holke 79 , Graphic Designer
Joined June 2015
About the video: Layers of shape or shape layers
Overview
“We are going to deepen in the use of one of the main tools to be able to carry out the final project and all the individual exercises during the course: the Shape layers or vector form layers. Do not be intimidated by them, you will see how, following me step by step, they will become your allies. ”
In this video lesson Holke 79 addresses the topic: Layers of shape or shape layers, which is part of the Domestika online course: Introduction to Motion Design and Animation Curves in After Effects. Learn to create sleek motion systems to give your animations personality and intent.
Partial transcription of the video
“In this lesson we will see one of the fundamental tools to do all the exercises and the final project of the course. Our friends, the shape layers. Go for it. We are going with the lesson in which we are going to see thoroughly the shape layers after the previous lesson in which it was an introduction to the layers in general and at the end of it, for those of you who have skipped, Know that you have a brief introduction to this topic of shape layers. The first thing we are going to do is divide the shape layers look up here in two types, what are based on presets or procedural forms. Now l...”
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Course summary for: Introduction to Motion Design and Animation Curves in After Effects
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Category
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Areas
Animation, Kinetic Typography, Motion Graphics

Holke 79
A course by Holke 79
Borja is a graphic designer specialized in motion graphics from San Sebastián, Spain. He studied journalism at the University of San Pablo in Madrid, but he soon discovered that his passion was in graphic design. After taking courses in design and animation, he began to work as a broadcast designer for TV networks like Canal+, creating motion graphics for sports matches like El Clásico (Real Madrid versus FC Barcelona) and Copa América.
He worked as a senior motion designer for Saffron Brand Consultants in Madrid, where he helped brands build their visual identity through animation. In 2019, after over a decade of working in motion design, Borja started his own motion graphic design company, Holke 79. Some of his projects include online campaigns for Converse, Aerosmith’s Last Vegas residency, an official lyrics video for Green Day, and a number of animated graphics for TV shows.
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