Animation for Beginners in After Effects

🎓 Course Title: Animation for Beginners in After Effects

🚀 Course Headline: Dive into the World of Animation: Master After Effects with Ease!

Unlock Your Creativity with Animation for Beginners in After Effects! 🌟

Are you captivated by the magic of animation and eager to explore the vast world of motion graphics? Look no further! Our "Animation for Beginners in After Effects" course is tailored specifically for novices like you. With this comprehensive guide, you'll embark on an exciting journey towards mastering Adobe After Effects, one of the most powerful tools for digital animation.

What You Will Learn:

• 🤖 Robotic Arm Animation: Start with a simple yet effective project - animating a robotic arm. This will introduce you to the core principles of rotating and positioning layers without overwhelming you. It's the perfect foundation for more intricate projects down the line, such as character animation.

• 🔥 Smoke and Fire Effects: Enhance your animations with stunning smoke and fire effects that will make your work stand out from the competition. Learn to add dynamic elements that bring your creations to life.

Step-by-Step Guide to Animation Basics:

• ➕ Understanding Layer Order: We'll kick off by demystifying layer order, ensuring you have a solid grasp of how to organize your work in Illustrator (no need for the software itself!).

• ▶️ Importing: Discover the best practices for importing your assets into After Effects.

• ⏱ Keyframing Animations: Learn the essential skill of keyframing to breathe life into your animations.

• 👶 Parenting and Moving Anchor Points: Understand the art of parenting layers and how moving anchor points can transform your animation.

• ✏️ Basics Colour Correction: Gain control over colours to fine-tune your animations and ensure they look their best.

• 🔫 Applying Basic Warp Effects: Explore the power of warp effects to bend, twist, and manipulate your visuals in ways you've always imagined.

• .mov Exporting: Master the export process to deliver your animations in the correct format for presentation or distribution.

By the end of this course, you will have acquired the skills to create your very own captivating robotic arm animations in After Effects. You'll be well on your way to starting an exciting career in animation!

Your Instructor: Bryan Webb 🎨

Bryan is a seasoned motion graphics designer and animator with years of experience working on animated TV series and network documentaries. As a college instructor, he brings a wealth of knowledge and real-world insights to the classroom. Bryan's passion for animation is contagious, and his tips and tricks are invaluable as you begin your own journey into the enchanting realm of motion graphics.

Join us on this creative adventure and let's bring your animations to life! 🎉