Animation Bootcamp (2023) by Joey Korenman

Ready to make your animations pop? This course dives deep into the principles of animation and shows you exactly how to apply them using After Effects. You’ll go from understanding the basics of movement to creating polished, portfolio-ready animations with expert guidance.

🎯 What you’ll learn

• The twelve fundamental principles of animation
• Applying animation principles within After Effects
• Creating realistic bounces, impacts, and follow-through
• Using easing and the Speed Graph for smooth motion
• Controlling viewer’s eye with eye trace techniques
• Experimenting with non-traditional animation styles

✅ Requirements

• Skills: A few years of motion design or animation experience.
• Tools: After Effects
• Hardware: A computer capable of running After Effects smoothly.

📝 Description

This isn’t just another animation tutorial; it’s a deep dive into the art of movement. You’ll learn the foundational principles of animation that have been used for decades to create captivating visuals, and then translate those principles directly into After Effects. The course emphasizes hands-on learning with 13 real-world projects, ensuring you build practical skills. You’ll receive unlimited personalized feedback on your work, helping you refine your technique and build a strong portfolio. Plus, you get access to supplemental materials like podcasts and PDF guides, and a vibrant online community for support.

🧑‍🎓 Who this course is for

• Motion designers looking to elevate their animation skills.
• Animators who want to master the core principles of movement.
• Anyone seeking to create more believable and engaging animations in After Effects.
• Professionals aiming to add polished, portfolio-ready animation work to their reel.

🧑‍🏫 About the Author

Joey Korenman, the CEO and Founder of School of Motion, brings nearly 20 years of After Effects expertise to this course. Before founding School of Motion, he was the Creative Director and Lead Animator at Toil, where he spearheaded projects for major brands like Subway and McDonald’s. He’s also a seasoned freelancer, contributing to network rebrands for channels such as Speed, Discovery, HBO, and SyFy. Joey is passionate about demystifying complex animation concepts and making them accessible to a wider audience.

🏁 Final Result

• A portfolio-ready collection of 13 diverse animations showcasing mastery of the principles of animation applied in After Effects.
• A verified credential upon successful completion of all coursework.