Animation Training On-Demand

  • Get Started in Motion Graphics

    Noble Desktop Instructor: Jerron I. Smith

    This seminar gives students a thorough overview of the field of motion graphics. After distinguishing between film animation and motion graphics animation, the tutorial surveys the influences on the field and the programs and applications that the industry uses. Students learn about core concepts shared among graphic design, animation, and motion graphics, as well as the technical and business sides of the motions graphics design and production processes. At the end of the tutorial, students learn about careers in motion graphics and discover opportunities for continuing their education.

    • Free
    • 1 hour
    • 1 hour of video
    • Beginner
  • Intro to After Effects

    Noble Desktop Instructor: Jerron I. Smith

    In this seminar, students learn about the features of and uses for the Adobe After Effects visual effects program. The tutorial begins by orienting students to After Effects and how it differs from Adobe Premiere Pro, showing students professional examples of its real-world applications. Students discover how motion graphics designers and visual effects artists work with color, keyframes, and layers in their After Effects creations. By the end of the class, students will have an understanding as well of the role that motion tracking and video compositing play in successful visual effects and animations.

    • Free
    • 2 hours
    • 2 hours of video
    • Beginner
  • This course, designed for experienced UI designers, helps students develop specialized skills in animation. Student learn to navigate the features of Adobe After Effects, creating animated preloaders, icons, and logos. In addition, students work with effects, expressions, and 3D animation tools in After Effects. By the end of the course, students will have a portfolio of animated work optimized for user interfaces.

    • $2,000
    • 2 months
    • Intermediate
  • In this course, total beginners learn all the fundamental and advanced features of Adobe After Effects for motion design, animation, and digital visual effects. Students work with shapes, masks, and type graphics before moving into motion path and 3D animation. Then, students learn about compositing, camera tracking, keying, and rotoscoping as well as audio and visual effects. Throughout the course, students get hands-on experience with practical projects, concluding their education with information to optimize their workflow and export their creations.

    • $150
    • 35 hours of video
    • Beginner
  • With this course, students can jumpstart their motion graphics skills with Adobe After Effects. Students start by working with keyframes, shapes, and chromakeying, learning to create 2D and 3D animations as they familiarize themselves with puppet and camera tools. In addition, students gain experience with rotoscoping, motion tracking, rigging, expressions, and effects. Hands-on activities that simulate real-world motion graphics projects help students develop practical expertise with After Effects.

    • $100
    • 26 hours of video
    • Beginner
  • For students who want to learn how to create motion graphics, this course introduces the features of Adobe After Effects. Students learn about animating vector graphics, work with shapes, text, and visual effects. Students also gain experience with rigging and morphing. Hands-on projects for every concept help students cement their understanding of After Effects tools.

    • $140
    • 11 hours of video
    • Beginner
  • After Effects - Motion Graphics & Data Visualization

    Bring Your Own Laptop Instructor: Daniel Walter Scott

    With this short course, students learn essential skills in Adobe After Effects to apply to dynamic and engaging data visualizations. Students discover how to animate infographics and data visualizations like line graphs and bar charts. They work with icons, text, and sound, getting tips for using color, images, and videos effectively. By the end of the course, students will also understand how to use cameras and masking towards developing video infographics.

    • $120
    • 6 hours of video
    • Beginner
  • After Effects 2022 Essential Training: The Basics

    LinkedIn Learning Instructor: Mark Christiansen

    For students new to Adobe After Effects, this course orients students to animation and motion design with the visual effects program. The course starts with an orientation to the field before demonstrating how to composite, animate, and work with effects. Then, students are encouraged to participate in a project to create an animation, working with text, cameras, and layers before rendering. At the end of the course, students can earn a LinkedIn Learning certificate.

    • Platform subscription
    • 2 hours of video
    • Beginner
  • Animating With Ease in Adobe After Effects

    Skillshare Instructor: Jake Bartlett

    In this tutorial, students who have already worked with keyframes in Adobe After Effects level up their animation skills. Students learn to work with graphs, paths, and keyframes. Then, they gain experience with anchor points and overloops. By the end of the course, students will have learned the techniques needed to design their very own fully animated gif image from scratch.

    • Platform subscription
    • 3 hours of video
    • Intermediate
  • Adobe After Effects CC - Animated Infographic Video & Data Visualisation

    Bring Your Own Laptop Instructor: Daniel Walter Scott

    Students in this short course learn skills for animating and representing information with Adobe After Effects. Students animate icons, experiment with visual and sound effects, work with cameras and masks. In addition, students learn techniques for creating dynamic graphs and charts, as well as infographics. With the provided exercise files, students develop multiple projects of their own throughout the course.

    • Platform subscription
    • 6 hours of video
    • Beginner

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