Animating With Layers: Intro To After Effects (Part 2)

Unlock the power of Adobe After Effects with Intro To After Effects Part 2! This course is designed for aspiring animators and motion designers with little to no prior experience. Building upon the fundamentals introduced in Part 1, this second class provides a comprehensive survey of After Effects essentials to build your skills and confidence.

Perfect for graphic designers and illustrators looking to expand into animation and motion graphics, this series offers a solid technical foundation combined with the creative principles behind successful motion design.

Taught by Morgan Williams, an experienced animator with over 25 years of professional experience and 10 years as an animation instructor, you'll learn professional techniques to streamline your After Effects workflow. We'll connect software skills to core animation principles, giving you a well-rounded understanding.

In Intro To After Effects Part 2, you will master:

• Project Window Organization: Learn best practices for managing your After Effects assets.
• Layer Types: Understand and utilize various layer types including:
  • Video Layers
  • Image Layers
  • Text Layers
  • Adjustment Layers
  • Solid Layers
• Blend Modes: Explore and apply different blend modes for creative effects.
• Effects Application: Learn how to effectively add effects to layers and customize their properties.
• Animation Techniques:
  • Animating Effect Properties: Bring your animations to life.
  • Moving Holds: Create dynamic pauses and transitions.
  • Property Key Commands: Master efficient animation techniques.
  • "TRAPS" Keys & "U" Key: Unlock powerful animation shortcuts.
  • Auto Bezier Keyframes: Simplify complex animation curves.
• Masking Basics:
  • Mask Basics: Understand the fundamentals of masking.
  • Shape Masks: Create and manipulate shape masks for precise control.
  • Basic Mask Settings: Learn to refine and adjust your masks.
• Rendering: Complete and render a final animation to share your work.

System Requirements: You will need access to Adobe After Effects CC2018 (v15) or higher. CC2018 (v15) is recommended, as CC2019 (v16) may still have some compatibility issues.

Start your After Effects journey today! Make sure to complete Intro To After Effects Part 1 before beginning this class.