Welcome to “After Effects for Graphic Design,” an online course designed to empower graphic designers with the skills needed to incorporate motion graphics into their projects using Adobe After Effects. This comprehensive course is tailored for graphic designers seeking to expand their skill set and add dynamic visual elements to their designs. Throughout this course, you’ll embark on a journey through the fundamentals of After Effects, exploring its interface, tools, and capabilities.
You’ll start by learning the basics, including keyframes, layers, and effects, gradually progressing to more advanced techniques such as animation principles, masking, and compositing. Through hands-on tutorials and practical exercises, you’ll gain a deep understanding of how to create visually stunning motion graphics that enhance the impact of your designs.
Furthermore, this course will cover essential workflows for integrating After Effects seamlessly into your graphic design projects. Whether you’re creating promotional videos, animated logos, or interactive presentations, you’ll discover how to leverage After Effects to elevate your design work to new heights.
Additionally, you’ll have the opportunity to explore various industry-specific applications of After Effects in graphic design, including motion typography, kinetic typography, and infographic animation. By the end of this course, you’ll not only have mastered the technical aspects of After Effects but also developed a keen eye for design aesthetics and storytelling through motion.
Join us on this transformative journey and unlock the full potential of After Effects to revolutionize your graphic design projects.
On Completion of this After Effects for Graphic Design online course, you’ll acquire:
Immerse yourself in the world of motion graphics with our “After Effects for Graphic Design” course. Designed for both beginners and experienced designers, this course covers everything from the basics of animation to advanced techniques used in professional graphic design projects. Through hands-on exercises and real-world examples, you’ll learn how to create eye-catching animations, seamless transitions, and stunning visual effects that will take your designs to new heights. With expert guidance and practical insights, you’ll gain the skills and confidence to unleash your creativity and produce compelling motion graphic content.
This course is perfect for graphic designers, animators, multimedia artists, and anyone interested in exploring the creative possibilities of motion graphics. Whether you’re a beginner looking to learn the fundamentals or an experienced designer seeking to enhance your skills, this course is for you.
Familiarity with Adobe Creative Cloud applications, particularly Photoshop and Illustrator, is recommended. Basic understanding of graphic design principles and animation concepts is beneficial but not required.
Upon successful completion of the After Effects for Graphic Design course, learners can obtain both a PDF certificate and a Hard copy certificate for completely FREE. The Hard copy certificate is available for a nominal fee of £3.99, which covers the delivery charge within the United Kingdom. Additional delivery charges may apply for orders outside the United Kingdom.
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| Section 01: Introduction | |||
| Using After Effects for Design Projects | 00:02:00 | ||
| About the Exercise Files | 00:01:00 | ||
| A Brief Intro to After Effects | 00:02:00 | ||
| Getting Comfortable with the After Effects Interface | 00:06:00 | ||
| Importing Photoshop Files | 00:05:00 | ||
| Exporting Photoshop, JPG, and PNG Files | 00:05:00 | ||
| Section 02: Creating Special Effects | |||
| Creating an Editorial Graphic | 00:09:00 | ||
| Add a Dramatic Lighting Effect | 00:07:00 | ||
| Adding a Page Curl | 00:07:00 | ||
| Creating a Burst of Light | 00:08:00 | ||
| Color Keying for Transparent Imagery | 00:07:00 | ||
| Color Keying for Advanced Transparency – Part 1 | 00:06:00 | ||
| Color Keying for Advanced Transparency – Part 2 | 00:05:00 | ||
| Section 03: Creating Patterns and Textures | |||
| Creating a Kaleidoscope Pattern | 00:05:00 | ||
| Generating a Unique Texture | 00:06:00 | ||
| Create Line Art from a Photo | 00:04:00 | ||
| Shapes with Radio Waves | 00:07:00 | ||
| Interlocking Zig Zag Pattern | 00:08:00 | ||
| Section 04: Generating Artwork from (Almost) Nothing | |||
| Enhancing an Illustration with Lightning | 00:07:00 | ||
| Enhancing an Illustration with Rain | 00:06:00 | ||
| Creating a Water Surface Part 1 | 00:05:00 | ||
| Creating a Water Surface Part 2 | 00:07:00 | ||
| Creating a Water Surface Part 3 | 00:04:00 | ||
| Making Realistic Melted Chocolate Part 1 | 00:06:00 | ||
| Making Realistic Melted Chocolate Part 2 | 00:05:00 | ||
| Creating Bubbles for Champagne Part 1 | 00:07:00 | ||
| Creating Bubbles for Champagne Part 2 | 00:09:00 | ||
| Section 05: Where to Go from Here | |||
| Where to Go from Here | 00:01:00 | ||
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