Module 1: Course Introduction
Welcome and Course Overview00:00
Course goals and expectations00:00
Software overview: What is After Effects and what can it do?00:00
Setting Up Your Workspace00:00
Interface tour: Getting familiar with the After Effects layout00:00
Preferences and customization options00:00
Importing assets (images, videos, audio)00:00
Understanding the Project Panel00:00
Compositions, layers, and timelines00:00
Working with footage and assets00:00
Basic navigation and editing techniques00:00
Download the Course Project Files00:00
Module 2: The Basics of After Effects
Working With The Shapes P106:12
Working With The Shapes P207:14
Type Tool Character And Paragraph09:55
Trackmate11:36
Trackmate 206:20
Tool Box Basics05:10
Time Stretch And Time Reverse03:39
Staplizing Shaky Video In Ae04:47
Solid Layers07:44
Simple Animation Challenge00:54
Shape Effects04:47
Scale And Rotation Animation05:55
Reverse Animation04:42
Precompose05:39
Open Project In Ae03:44
Make Your Animation Better With Easy01:34
Position Animation06:11
Layer Transformation06:06
Layer Styles08:34
Layer Masking05:56
Adding And Editing Keyframes10:00
The Basics of After Effects (NEW)
Animation Fundamentals00:00
Keyframes and animation principles00:00
Creating smooth and natural motion00:00
Working with interpolation (easing)00:00
Text Animation00:00
Animating text properties (position, scale, rotation)00:00
Text presets and creating custom animations00:00
Integrating After Effects with Photoshop and Illustrator for text design00:00
Layers and Masks00:00
Layer organization and hierarchy00:00
Creating and using masks to isolate elements00:00
Layer blending modes and compositing techniques00:00
Track Mattes: Make Layers Appear/Disappear00:00
Effects and Presets00:00
Exploring the built-in effects library00:00
Adding visual interest and special effects to your projects00:00
Understanding basic color correction tools00:00
Track Mattes: Make Layers Appear/Disappear00:00
Pre-composition: Grouping Layers Together00:00
Module 3: Advanced Techniques
Motion Graphics Essentials
Shape layers and creating vector graphics
Working with paths and animations
Creating dynamic typography and title sequences
3D in After Effects
Introduction to 3D layers and the basics of manipulation
Importing and working with 3D models
Adding depth and dimension to your compositions
Visual Effects (VFX) Fundamentals
Tracking: Following objects and adding elements realistically
Rotoscoping: Isolating moving objects for compositing
Green screen keying: Removing backgrounds and adding new environments
Expressions
Introduction to expressions: Adding dynamics and interactivity
Creating custom animations with expressions (beginner-friendly examples)
Exploring pre-built expressions for common tasks
Motion Graphics Essentials00:00
Shape layers and creating vector graphics00:00
Working with paths and animations00:00
Creating dynamic typography and title sequences00:00
3D in After Effects00:00
Introduction to 3D layers and the basics of manipulation00:00
Importing and working with 3D models00:00
Adding depth and dimension to your compositions00:00
Visual Effects (VFX) Fundamentals00:00
Tracking: Following objects and adding elements realistically00:00
Rotoscoping: Isolating moving objects for compositing00:00
Green screen keying: Removing backgrounds and adding new environments00:00
Expressions00:00
Introduction to expressions: Adding dynamics and interactivity00:00
Creating custom animations with expressions (beginner-friendly examples)00:00
Exploring pre-built expressions for common tasks00:00
Module 4: Project-Based Lessons
Throughout the course, we'll maintain a clear and concise approach, focusing on the most essential skills and techniques used by professional After Effects artists. The project-based lessons will provide practical experience that can be applied to real-world projects.
By the end of this course, you'll be well on your way to mastering After Effects and creating stunning motion graphics and visual effects for your videos.
Project 1: Animated Text Explainer00:00
Project 2: Kinetic Typography Video00:00
Project 3: Motion Graphics Product Demo00:00
Project 4: Green Screen Interview00:00
Outline Text Animation effect00:00
Neon text effects00:00
Minimal Promo Slideshow00:00
Simple Logo Intro00:00
Search Logo Reveal00:00
Cinematic Title Effects00:00
Slideshow Animation00:00
Modern Intro Opener00:00
3D Picture Gallery Slideshow00:00
Wedding Slideshow Animation00:00
Instagram Reels Animation00:00
Instagram Stories Animation00:00
Fashion Promo Animation00:00
Corporate Presentation Promo00:00
Lyrics Kinetic Typography00:00
Glitch text effect00:00
Outline text animation00:00
Minimal Promo Slideshow00:00
Glitch Logo Reveal00:00
Double Exposure Effect00:00
Website Presentation Promo00:00
Corporate Presentation00:00
3D Book Presentation00:00
Flying photo slideshow00:00
Abstract Typographic Effects00:00
Ramadan Kareem Intro Opener00:00
Food Menu Promo Opener00:00
Instagram Wedding Invitation00:00
Dynamic Product Promo00:00
Black Friday Sales Promo00:00
Modern Line Art Animation00:00
Gaming Blog Opener00:00
Back to school promo00:00
Colorful liquid Opener00:00
Infographic Chart Animation00:00
Ramadan Mubarak Opener00:00
Urban Freeze Frame intro00:00
Old Historical Opener00:00
Newspaper Story Slideshow00:00
Restaurant Menu Promo00:00
Simple Lower Third Animation00:00
Call Out Titles00:00
Call Out Titles00:00
Module 5: Exporting From After Effects
Exporting H.264 Files00:00
Exporting with a Transparent Background00:00
Exporting Videos with Adobe Media Encoder00:00
Exporting an Animated GIF from Adobe Media Encoder00:00
Course Conclusion
Course Conclusion00:00
Recap of key concepts and takeaways00:00
Resources for further learning and exploration00:00
Final Q&A session00:00
Thank You Video00:00
Final Project
A sneak peek at what you’ll be creating throughout the course
