Basics Of Motion Design

Start Animating in Adobe After Effects

What you'll learn

How to animate using the position and rotation properties

How to animate a line

An easy write on technique

Animate text using a text animator

Other techniques such as track mattes, parenting layers, trim paths, etc.

How to choose a color palette

How to export your animation to share in the project gallery

Requirements

Required tools: Adobe After Effects and Adobe Media Encoder

Description

This beginner level class is a great introduction to Adobe After Effects. You will learn some basic techniques that motion graphics designers use. Even if you’re new to Adobe After Effects, you should be able to follow along.In this class you'll learn:How to animate using the position and rotation propertiesHow to animate a lineAn easy write on techniqueAnimate text using a text animatorOther techniques such as track mattes, parenting layers, trim paths, etc.How to export your animation to share in the project galleryYou’ll be creating:An animation using the techniques taught in this classProject InstructionsYou can complete the class project by following these steps:Download the project file from the project resources pageFollow along with my video lessonsThen take what you've learned and apply it to your animationIncluded in the project file is a finished version of the class. It might help in case you get stuck on one of the lessons.What You Need: Adobe After EffectsAdobe Media Encoder to exportTo share your class project follow these steps:Export your animation in mp4 formatUpload your video to a video-sharing platform such as YouTube or VimeoOn the projects page share the link to your videoAdobe, After Effects, and Media Encoder are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries.

Overview

Section 1: Basics of Motion Design - Introduction & Getting Started

Lecture 1 Introduction

Lecture 2 Getting Started

Section 2: Basics of Motion Design - Introduction to Adobe After Effects

Lecture 3 Intro to Adobe After Effects

Section 3: Basics of Motion Design - Main Lessons

Lecture 4 Animate the Can

Lecture 5 Animate the Line

Lecture 6 Slide in Text

Lecture 7 Text Animator

Lecture 8 Write On

Lecture 9 Animate the Background

Lecture 10 Export

Section 4: Basics of Motion Design Outro

Lecture 11 Outro

Section 5: Extra Class - How to Choose a Color Palette

Lecture 12 Introduction

Lecture 13 The Color Wheel and Color Harmonies

Lecture 14 Neutral Colors

Lecture 15 Color Psychology

Lecture 16 Easiest Way to Generate a Color Palette

Lecture 17 Another Way to Generate a Color Palette

Lecture 18 Animate a Gradient Background

Lecture 19 Export

Lecture 20 Extra Lesson - The Other Color Harmonies

Lecture 21 Outro

Beginners that would like to learn the basics of motion graphic design