Create 2D Animation in After Effects (Beginner Level)

🚀 Course Title: Create 2D Animation in After Effects (Beginner Level)

🎓 Course Headline: Master the Art of 2D Animation with After Effects!

Embark on Your Animation Journey!

Welcome to "Create 2D Animation in After Effects" – your first step into the world of digital storytelling and animation. This course is designed for beginners who have a basic understanding of animation principles. By the end of this course, you'll be able to animate a complete storyboard from start to finish, using the powerful tools within Adobe After Effects.

Why You Should Take This Course:

• Unlock Your Creativity: No drawing skills required! Use free resources like Freepik or Shutterstock to create your visuals.
• Fundamental Skills: Learn the essential principles of 2D animation, inspired by the classics from Disney's "The Illusion of Life."
• Essential After Effects Training: Get familiar with the basic structure of After Effects and understand how to navigate its interface.

What You Will Learn:

• Core After Effects Skills: We'll cover the foundational elements of After Effects, making complex animations accessible to you.
• Principles of Animation: Dive into the 4 fundamental principles that make animations come to life.
• Animating Key Elements: Master key parameters for animation, including the graph editor for editing speed styles.
• Layering and Importing: Learn how to layer your scenes in Illustrator and seamlessly import them into After Effects.
• Text Animations: Create engaging animations with simple text effects that enhance storytelling.
• Character Animation: Animate characters performing home, driving, and picnic scenes, bringing your narrative to life.
• Technical Skills: Understand how to animate an arm, parent objects for a more cohesive animation, use mattes for compositing, loop movements for dynamic sequences, pre-compose elements for better organization, and finally, compile all your scenes into the main composition.
• Transitions and Effects: Learn to create beautiful gradient transitions between scenes and render your animations with professional quality.

What's in Store for You?

• Gradient Transitions Between Scenes: Add a touch of magic with smooth transitions that make your animation feel more cohesive and cinematic.
• Rendering Your Animation: The final step where you bring all your hard work to life, creating a render of your completed animation.

No Prior Experience Required! All you need is enthusiasm and a willingness to learn. This course will guide you through every step, from understanding the basics of After Effects and Illustrator to applying professional techniques to bring your storyboard to life.

So, are you ready to animate? Let's get started on this exciting adventure in 2D animation. See you in class! 🎬✨

Key Takeaways:

• Beginner-Friendly: Suitable for beginners with no prior knowledge of After Effects or Illustrator.
• Comprehensive Learning: From basics to advanced techniques, this course covers it all.
• Engaging Content: Learn by doing with practical examples and real-world applications.
• Professional Skill Acquisition: Elevate your animation skills to a professional level.

Join us now and turn your animation ideas into stunning visual stories! 🎉🎨