School of Motion Courses

Harnessing the Power of AI Art

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Explore AI art's potential in design and animation. Learn how AI tools work, create with Midjourney, and discuss ethics and future applications in this insightful overview.

• YouTube
• 21 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

3D Design with Spline

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Learn to create, animate, and export 3D designs using Spline, a free browser-based tool. Covers basics, materials, lighting, modeling, and importing for beginners and experienced designers alike.

• YouTube
• 44 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Rigging a Character with Duik Bassel in After Effects

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Master character rigging in After Effects using Duik Bassel. Learn to create structures, set up limbs, and animate efficiently with this powerful tool for 2D character animation.

• YouTube
• 42 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Motion Design as a Subscription Service - Insights from Austin Bauwens of Ravie Studio

Explore motion design entrepreneurship with Austin Bauwens, discussing social media strategies, subscription-based services, and industry trends. Gain insights on building a successful studio and navigating the evolving landscape of motion design.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 16 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

3D Camera Tracking in AE and Cinema 4D

Learn to create dynamic 3D scenes by combining Cinema 4D and After Effects. Master camera tracking, particle systems, and compositing techniques to bring your CG elements to life in live-action footage.

• YouTube
• 38 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Your First Blender Character

Learn to model an apple character in Blender, covering UI basics, reference importing, modeling techniques, UV mapping, texturing, and rendering. Perfect for beginners looking to start 3D character creation.

• YouTube
• 35 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

How to Add 2D Frame-by-Frame Animation to Your 3D Renders

Learn to combine 2D frame-by-frame animation with 3D renders using Adobe Animate, Cinema 4D, and After Effects to create a mesmerizing looping animation of a magical bottle.

• YouTube
• 39 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Figma for Motion Designers - Intro to Figma and FigJam

Explore Figma's potential for motion design: storyboarding, vector assets, and integration with After Effects. Learn key features like Auto Layout and Components to enhance your workflow.

• YouTube
• 25 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Create a 3D Room Using Cineware in After Effects

Learn to create a 3D room in After Effects using Cineware and Cinema 4D. Transform a 2D illustration into a dynamic 3D environment with perspective and depth, enhancing visual storytelling.

• YouTube
• 35 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Create a Mograph Style Effect in After Effects

Learn to create dynamic mograph-style animations in After Effects using expressions and simple techniques. Replicate Cinema 4D's MoGraph functionality for eye-catching, easily tweakable motion graphics.

• YouTube
• 33 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Compositing 3D Assets in After Effects

Learn to seamlessly integrate 3D assets from Cinema 4D into After Effects, mastering compositing techniques for realistic phone animations with advanced lighting and reflections.

• YouTube
• 49 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Stop Motion Animation in After Effects

Learn to create stop-motion paper crumpling transitions in After Effects using Dragonframe software, integrating real-world elements with digital compositing for unique visual effects.

• YouTube
• 31 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Squash and Stretch in After Effects

Aprenda a aplicar o princípio de animação "squash and stretch" no After Effects para criar movimentos mais naturais e expressivos em suas animações.

• YouTube
• 48 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

After Effects vs. Nuke for Compositing

Explore the differences between layer-based and node-based compositing using After Effects and Nuke. Learn the advantages of each approach for motion graphics and visual effects workflows.

• YouTube
• 59 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Photoshop Animation Water Splash

Learn to create a hand-drawn water splash animation in Photoshop, focusing on timing, overlapping actions, and frame exposures to achieve fluid and visually interesting results.

• YouTube
• 38 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video