Beginner’s Guide to Adobe After Effects 2023 – Learn Motion Graphics by Hongshu Guo

Welcome to the beginner’s course on After Effects: Get Started with Motion Graphics! This comprehensive course is designed for those interested in motion design and animation but have zero experience in After Effects. Whether you’re a total beginner or have some background in design, this class will provide you with the knowledge and skills to create animations using Adobe After Effects.

Throughout this course, you’ll learn the fundamentals of animation, how to work with After Effects, and how to animate a real project from start to finish. The topics covered include:

• Panels & Workspaces: Familiarize yourself with the different panels and workspaces in After Effects to optimize your workflow.
• Importing Artwork: Learn how to import and work with various artwork files in After Effects.
• Manipulating Layers: Understand how to manipulate layers, including scaling, rotating, and positioning.
• Frame Rates & Timecode: Gain an understanding of frame rates and timecode to ensure smooth and accurate animation.
• Layer Organization: Learn effective techniques for organizing layers to keep your projects structured and manageable.
• Creating a Composition: Discover how to create compositions, set their properties, and adjust settings for optimal results.
• Working with Precomps: Master the use of precomps to group and manage multiple layers within a composition.
• Keyframe Animation: Explore keyframe animation techniques to bring your designs to life with movement.
• Animation Principles: Learn the fundamental principles of animation and how to apply them effectively.
• Working with Graph Editors: Utilize the graph editor to fine-tune and control animation curves for smooth and dynamic motion.
• Working with Text: Learn how to create and animate text elements for engaging motion graphics.
• Working with Special Effects: Discover various special effects and how to apply them to enhance your animations.
• Animating Vector Artwork: Understand how to animate vector artwork, allowing for flexibility and scalability.
• Masking & Trim Path Effects: Explore masking techniques and the use of trim path effects to create dynamic transitions.
• Working on Complex Transitions: Learn how to create complex transitions and effects to elevate your motion graphics.
• A Variety of Tools inside After Effects: Familiarize yourself with the wide range of tools available within After Effects.
• Adding Music to the Video: Discover how to incorporate music and sound effects into your animations.
• Keyboard Shortcuts: Learn essential keyboard shortcuts to improve your workflow and efficiency.
• Workflow Tips and Tricks: Gain valuable tips and tricks to streamline your animation process and work more effectively.

By the end of this course, you’ll have a solid foundation in After Effects and be confident in creating your own animations. You’ll be ready to explore more advanced After Effects courses and continue your journey towards mastering motion graphics.

Get ready to dive into the world of motion design and animation with Adobe After Effects. Let’s unleash your creativity and bring your designs to life!