Introduction to After Effects course for 2018 (english subs)

On June 9, 2020

Release date:2018, June 6

Author:Carlos "Zenzuke" Albarrán

Skill level:Beginner

Language:Spanish

Exercise files:Yes

Learn to master After Effects, one of the fundamental tools of motion graphics, animation and video post-production for tv, cinema and social networks
With these 6 courses you will use After Effects from the first day whether you have just started or if you are already familiar with the program. Through practical lessons you will discover everything you need to know to become an animation design professional.

You have before you a rigorous and resourceful method with which you will become an advanced motion grapher. You’ll start by getting to know After Effects’ own interface and workflow in order to work efficiently.

Later, you will start using masks and layers, essential elements for 2D animation. You will create different video effects and learn how to use the text animator and animation expressions. You will also see the 3D space and the management of cameras and lights as well as the three-dimensional composition of different elements imported from other programs.

Finally, the teacher will reveal his advanced motion graphics techniques, tricks and scripts with which you can further expand the possibilities of After Effects.

This Domestika Basics, presented by Carlos Zenzuke , covers in depth the key aspects to get the most out of After Effects and that you can work as motion grapher.

Table of Contents

U1
Basic concepts
Basic concepts
U2
The workflow in After Effects
The workflow in After Effects 1
The workflow in After Effects 2
The workflow in After Effects 3
U3
Work with layers, masks, effects and compositions
Work with layers, masks, effects and compositions 1
Working with layers, skins, effects and compositions 2
Working with layers, skins, effects and compositions 3
U4
The timeline
Timeline 1
Timeline 2
U5
Behind The Scenes, basic
Behind The Scenes, basic
U6
Practice: basic titles
Practice: Basic titles
Course 2 – 3D Space: Layers, Cameras, Light and Depth
U1
Introduction to After Effects 3D Space
Introduction to After Effects 3D Space
U2
Cameras, lights and shadows
Cameras, lights and shadows 1
Cameras, lights and shadows 2
U3
Some tricks
Some tricks
U4
Raytrace engine for After Effects and Cineware
Raytrace engine and Cinema 4D from After Effects 1
Raytrace engine and Cinema 4D from After Effects 2
U5
Practice: giving depth to a photograph
Give depth to a photo 1
Give depth to a photo 2
Course 3 – Motion Graphics: Layers of Shape and Animated Text
U1
Shape layers
Basics of shape layers
Effects of shape layers
Import layered designs and animation
Add-ons for shape layers
U2
Text animation in After Effects
Basic animation and text properties
More types of animation and effects from After Effects
U3
Behind the Scenes, motion graphics
Behind the Scenes, motion graphics
U4
Practice: 4-8 second animation of a logo for a GIF
Practice: Animation of 4-8 seconds of a logo for a GIF 1
Practice: 4-8 second animation of a logo for a GIF 2
Course 4 – Post-Production: Effects and Animation in Real Images
U1
Tracking
Point Tracking and Warp Stabilizer
Camera Tracker, Warp Stabilizer VFX and Mocha After Effects
U2
Keying
Keylight and matte tools
U3
Rotoscopy
Mask trackers and rotobrush
U4
Behind The Scenes, postproduction
Behind The Scenes, postproduction
U5
Practice: integrating a title into filmed content
Practice: Integration of a title into filmed content
Course 5 – 3D Composition: External Methods for Motion Graphics
U1
Basic concepts
Basic concepts
U2
3D composition
3D composition
U3
Shallow depth of field and motion blur
Shallow depth of field and motion blur
U4
Behind the Scenes, 3D composition
Behind the scenes, 3D composition
Course 6 – Advanced Concepts: Scripts, Plugins and Tips
U1
Basic expressions
Basic expressions 1
Basic expressions 2
U2
Behind The Scenes, expressions
Behind The Scenes, expressions
U3
Scripts to increase productivity
Scripts 1
Scripts 2
Scripts 3
U4
Plugins
Plugins
U5
Behind The Scenes, all together
Behind The Scenes