Learn the essentials of After Effects in this comprehensive 59-minute tutorial. Master the fundamentals of Motion Graphics by creating three distinct scenes, ideal for beginners or those seeking a refresher. Explore the user interface, import footage, create compositions, and manipulate the timeline. Discover techniques for text editing, layer alignment, keyframe animation, and working with mattes. Dive into shape layers, masks, easing, and precomposing. Create eye-catching effects like stop-motion and looping textures. Gain practical skills in logo animation, blending modes, and final adjustments. Conclude with insights on combining shots and rendering your project. Access free resources and project files to enhance your learning experience.
Overview
Syllabus
Overview
After Effects User Interface
Importing Footage
Creating a Composition
The After Effects Timeline
Trimming Layers
Work Area
Zooming In & Out
Adding & Editing Text
Aligning Layers
Animating With Keyframes
Duplicating Layers
Mattes
Creating a Background
Importing Layers from Illustrator
Composition Length
Shape Layers
Masks
Easing
Offseting Motion
Precomposing
Looping
Push-In by Animating Scale
Parenting & Linking Layers
Organizing The Project
Motion Foundation
Shot 03 Setup
Stop-Motion Effect
Effects & Presets
Hue & Saturation
Adding Contrast with Curves
Adding a Solid Background
Logo Animation
Creating a Border
Fill & Stroke
Create a Looping Texture
Blending Modes
Final Effects & Adjustment Layers
Combining Shots in a Sequence
Rendering
Taught by
Ben Marriott
