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After Effects Character Animation Workflow

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Overview

Dive into a comprehensive two-hour tutorial on character animation workflow in After Effects. Learn to create, rig, and animate characters using native tools and advanced techniques. Master the use of null objects for path animation, set mattes for content clipping, and the application of primary and secondary animation. Explore the process of building characters with native tools, utilizing set mattes for overlapping elements, and employing native After Effects techniques for character rigging. Discover how to simplify your workflow with nested compositions and enhance your animations with primary and secondary motion. Perfect for motion designers and animators looking to elevate their After Effects skills in character animation.

Syllabus

Intro
Build a Character Using Native Tools
Use Set Matte to easily Make Overlapping Elements
Use Native AE Techniques to Rig the Character
Use Nested Comps to Simplify the Workflow
Apply Primary and Secondary Animation
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