Emotion in Motion: Animate Facial Expressions Using Illustrator and After Effects

Unlock the secrets to character animation in After Effects! This course guides you through bringing your illustrations to life, focusing on animating character faces with simple, effective techniques using After Effects tools.

Whether you're an illustrator looking to add personality to your character designs or an aspiring animator wanting to expand your skillset, this class is perfect for you. We'll cover practical tips and tricks to elevate your work. A basic understanding of Adobe Illustrator and After Effects is required. Don't worry if your skills are a little rusty – we include a quick After Effects getting started refresher!

Here's what you'll master:

• Preparing Illustrator for Animation: Learn how to effectively prepare your vector illustrations in Adobe Illustrator for seamless animation within After Effects.
• After Effects Essentials: Get familiar with After Effects basic tools and animation approaches.
• Keyframe Animation for Emotion: Master animating emotion changes, like a convincing head turn, using keyframes in After Effects.
• Enhancing Animation with Effects: Add captivating details using visual effects such as glow, fast box blur, wave warp, and grain, plus learn to use a Wiggle expression for dynamic movement.
• Efficient Project Organization: Develop best practices for organizing After Effects files for a streamlined workflow.
• Exporting Your Animation: Learn how to export your animation as video and GIF for sharing online.

This course is designed to help you take your character animation skills to the next level and inspire further exploration into the world of animation!