2D Animation with After Effects CC

Unlock the World of 2D Animation with Adobe After Effects!

This comprehensive course dives into the exciting realm of 2D animation using Adobe After Effects. Learn to create captivating animations, even with complex concepts broken down into easy-to-follow steps. Whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your skills, this course provides a solid foundation in motion graphics.

What You'll Learn:

• Diverse Animation Projects: Explore a wide range of animation styles, including:

  • Map Animations: Bring maps to life with dynamic visual storytelling.
  • Text Animation: Create engaging and eye-catching text effects.
  • Nature Animations: Craft beautiful and realistic natural scenes.
  • Canvas Animations: Develop unique and creative animations on a canvas.
  • Signature Animation: Design and animate personalized signatures.
  • Lighting Effects: Master the art of creating realistic and dramatic lighting.
  • Banner Animations: Design and animate compelling banner ads.
  • Plasma Ball Effects: Learn to simulate mesmerizing plasma ball animations.

• Essential After Effects Techniques:

  • Shortcut Keystrokes: Boost your productivity with time-saving shortcuts.
  • Rendering Process: Understand and optimize your rendering workflow.
  • GIF Banner Animation: Specifically learn how to set up rendering for engaging GIF banners.
  • Keyframing: Master the core animation technique of keyframing.
  • Trim Paths: Refine your animations with precise trim path controls.
  • Rotation, Position, Scale: Control the fundamental properties of your animated elements.
  • Glow, Lighting, Noise, Distortion, Shadows, Blur Effects: Explore a wide array of visual effects to enhance your animations.
  • Color, Strokes, Fill, Opacity, Gradient: Learn to manipulate visual properties for stunning results.

• Powerful Plugins: Discover how to enhance your animations with popular plugins like:

  • Saber
  • Glow
  • Particle World
  • Gradient

• Adobe Illustrator Integration: Learn how to create high-quality vector files in Adobe Illustrator for seamless integration into your After Effects projects.

• Project Complexity: Work on projects ranging from simple to advanced, including challenging city animations and intricate canvas animations.

• Practical Career Guidance: Gain insights into landing a job in the growing field of motion graphics and 2D animation. We'll cover:

  • Freelancing on Upwork and LinkedIn
  • Job Opportunities in the USA and Germany
  • Understanding job responsibilities and market demand.

• Assessment & Discovery: Test your knowledge with included quizzes and unlock new animation techniques across 22 tutorials.

The Future of Animation: Understand the rapidly evolving animation market and the impact of AI on the industry. This course equips you with the skills to thrive in this dynamic landscape.

This course is ideal for anyone looking to develop skills in 2D animation, motion graphics, and After Effects for commercial projects and personal creative endeavors.