AI for Motion Designers: Getting Started with Generative Tools
A course by Luke Wilcoxson , 2D Motion Designer & Creative Director
Joined April 2020
Explore creative motion design with AI tools for asset creation, animation, and workflow enhancement without losing artistic control
Joined April 2020
Discover how to integrate AI into your motion design workflow with practical techniques for asset creation, frame-to-frame animation, and character animation. This course offers a hands-on approach to leveraging generative AI tools, allowing you to maintain your creative voice while enhancing efficiency. By understanding the capabilities and limitations of AI, you can confidently incorporate these tools into your projects, saving time and expanding creative possibilities.
Explore the potential of AI to streamline your creative process. Learn to animate small elements, create dynamic backgrounds, and experiment with various styles. Develop a mindset that embraces AI as a tool for storytelling and human connection, not a replacement. With insights from top motion designers and practical examples, this course empowers you to use AI as a creative partner, enriching your projects and keeping your work fresh and innovative.
What will you learn in this online course?
6 lessons & 2 downloads
- 10 students
- 6 lessons (1h 8m)
- 2 downloads
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: English, German, Spanish (Latam), French, Italian, Dutch, Polish, Portuguese, Turkish
- Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch · Turkish
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
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Students will explore practical ways to integrate AI tools into their motion design process, learn to create assets and animations, and experiment with character animations, all while discovering AI's potential and limitations to enhance creativity without replacing their unique voice.
Who is this online course for?
Motion designers, animators, and creatives eager to integrate AI into their workflow without losing their creative voice will find this course valuable. It suits those exploring AI's practical applications in asset creation, animation, and character design, enhancing creativity and efficiency.
Requirements and materials
Explore generative AI tools with ease. No extensive prior knowledge needed, just basic motion design skills. Access to AI software and motion design tools like After Effects or Photoshop will enhance your experience. Curiosity and creativity are your best companions.
Luke Wilcoxson
A course by Luke Wilcoxson
Luke Wilcoxson is a UK-born 2D motion designer and creative director currently based in Mexico City. He works with international brands and agencies across the UK, USA, and Latin America, creating explainer videos, brand animations, social content, and motion graphics that blend storytelling, strategic design, and sound.
As the founder and creative director of Only The Bold, Luke leads a team dedicated to video strategies that drive behavioral change and social impact. He also founded Motion Design Mexico, a community initiative that connects designers and animators through talks, events, and creative exchange within the Latin American motion design scene.
Content
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AI for Motion Designers: Getting Started with Generative Tools
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Getting Started with AI in Motion Design
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AI, Anxiety, and the Creative Mindset
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Asset Creation and Collage Animation with AI
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Animating Characters with AI: Lip Sync, Walk Cycles, and Beyond
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AI for Frame-by-Frame Stylization: Possibilities and Pitfalls
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Animating Elements, Transitions, and Text with AI
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Final project
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Learn valuable methods and techniques explained by top experts in the creative sector.
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Meet expert teachers
Each expert teaches what they do best, with clear guidelines, true passion, and professional insight in every lesson.
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Ask questions, request feedback, or offer solutions. Share your learning experience with other students in the community who are as passionate about creativity as you are.
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Connect with a global creative community
The community is home to millions of people from around the world who are curious and passionate about exploring and expressing their creativity.
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FAQs
What are Domestika's online courses?
Domestika courses are online classes that allow you to learn new skills and create incredible projects. All our courses include the opportunity to share your work with other students and/or teachers, creating an active learning community. We offer different formats:
Original Courses: Complete classes that combine videos, texts, and educational materials to complete a specific project from start to finish.
Basics Courses: Specialized training where you master specific software tools step by step.
Specialization Courses: Learning paths with various expert teachers on the same topic, perfect for becoming a specialist by learning from different approaches.
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Intensive Courses (Deep Dives): New creative processes based on artificial intelligence tools in an accessible format for in-depth and dynamic understanding.
When do the deep dive courses start and when do they finish?
All deep dive courses are 100% online, so once they're published, deep dive courses start and finish whenever you want. You set the pace of the class. You can go back to review what interests you most and skip what you already know, ask questions, answer questions, share your projects, and more.
What do Domestika's deep dive courses include?
The deep dive courses are divided into different modules. Each one includes lessons, informational text, tasks, and practice exercises to help you carry out your project step by step, with additional complementary resources and downloads. You'll also have access to an exclusive forum where you can interact with other students, as well as share your work and your final project, creating a community around the deep dive courses.
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