Basics: Introduction to After Effects

Overview

“Shape layers can make almost anything you can imagine, but you must start small to gain confidence. To that end, let me show you how to create various small pieces that can combine into interesting abstract scenes.”

In this video lesson Evan Abrams addresses the topic: Start Practicing 1, which is part of the Domestika online course: Course 5: Shape Layers. Dive into the world of vector graphics! Learn to create scalable assets and master shape layers with practical, step-by-step guidance..

Partial transcription of the video

“We've learned a lot about shape layers, so now it's time to make something out of it. We can use them to generate graphics entirely in After Effects, no sources required. So that's exactly what we'll do. I wanna focus on creating an interesting background using repeated and offset elements, so we'll make one of those. And then we'll create some hero elements to sit on top of that. So it's just two layers, but you'll see there's so much inside them. I'll show you a few variations that I hope push you to make animations that are very much your own. But for now, let's get started making these ...”

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Course summary for: Course 5: Shape Layers

• Level: Beginner
• 10 students
• 4 units
• 5 lessons (54m)
• 6 downloads