19-20th Oct 26
Mon-Tue
Motion Graphics Intro Course
Create professional 2D motion graphics and animations from scratch with Adobe After Effects.
A hands-on two-day introduction suitable for complete beginners — no experience needed.
Create professional 2D motion graphics and animations from scratch with Adobe After Effects. A hands-on two-day introduction suitable for complete beginners — no experience needed.
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Satisfaction
100%
Recommend
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Expert Trainers Experienced industry expert
- Class Size 1–8 in person or 1–6 online
- Support 28 days free helpdesk
- Cancellation 7 day cancellation
- Certificate Certificate of attendance
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Motion Graphics Intro Course
Discover how to bring text and graphics to life with our beginner friendly course.
Over two days you'll learn how to create 2D motion graphics using Adobe After Effects, with hands-on projects to practice your skills.
This course has been tailored towards Graphic Designers who are looking to elevate their designs with animation.
You'll learn how to animate using keyframes, add motion to designs created in Photoshop and Illustrator, and animate 2D scenes consisting of multi layered vector graphics.
If you're looking to enhance your projects with dynamic text animations and moving parts, this course is for you.
Once you've completed this course, Motion Graphics Intermediate covers advanced text animators, expressions and 3D shapes.
Course Dates
| Course Dates | Days | Location | Places | RRP | Discount | You Pay | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19-20th Oct 26 | Mon-Tue | Online | Available | £549.00 | £100.00 | £449.00 + VAT | |
| 21-22nd Dec 26 | Mon-Tue | Online | Available | £549.00 | £50.00 | £499.00 + VAT | |
| 8-9th Feb 27 | Mon-Tue | Online | Available | £549.00 | £549.00 + VAT | ||
| 8-9th Apr 27 | Thu-Fri | Online | Available | £549.00 | £549.00 + VAT | ||
| 1-2nd Jun 27 | Tue-Wed | Online | Available | £549.00 | £549.00 + VAT | ||
| 26-27th Jul 27 | Mon-Tue | Online | Available | £549.00 | £549.00 + VAT |
No in-person dates available at the moment.
No in-person dates available at the moment.
| Course Dates | Days | Location | Places | RRP | Discount | You Pay | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19-20th Oct 26 | Mon-Tue | Online | Available | £549.00 | £100.00 | £449.00 + VAT | |
| 21-22nd Dec 26 | Mon-Tue | Online | Available | £549.00 | £50.00 | £499.00 + VAT | |
| 8-9th Feb 27 | Mon-Tue | Online | Available | £549.00 | £549.00 + VAT | ||
| 8-9th Apr 27 | Thu-Fri | Online | Available | £549.00 | £549.00 + VAT | ||
| 1-2nd Jun 27 | Tue-Wed | Online | Available | £549.00 | £549.00 + VAT | ||
| 26-27th Jul 27 | Mon-Tue | Online | Available | £549.00 | £549.00 + VAT |
Private & team training
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Available as private, bespoke or team training at our centre, live online, or at your venue. Customise the outline, train as a group, or book a one-to-one with an expert.
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21-22nd Dec 26
Mon-Tue
8-9th Feb 27
Mon-Tue
8-9th Apr 27
Thu-Fri
1-2nd Jun 27
Tue-Wed
26-27th Jul 27
Mon-Tue
Private & team training
Request a quote for Motion Graphics Intro
Available as private, bespoke or team training at our centre, live online, or at your venue. Customise the outline, train as a group, or book a one-to-one with an expert.
Course Outline
1
Starting a Project
Using the project window
The composition window
Composition settings
Composition presets
The layers panel
Working with layers
The timeline
Trimming layers
Playing a composition
Basic layout tools
Basic transform controls
The properties panel
2
Working with Keyframes
Animating graphic elements
Re-timing animations
Updating keyframes
Deleting keyframes
Precisely controlling animations
Synchronising actions
3
Working with Shape Layers
Stroke and fill settings
Understanding keyframe animation
Animating position and scale
Customising a motion path
Animating transform controls
Using multiple shapes in a shape layer
The add button
Wiggle
Wiggle transform
Repeaters
Using brainstorm to experiment and refine design
4
Importing Vector Graphics
Illustrator and EPS import
Importing Layers
Layer size vs document size
Previewing vector graphics
Converting to shape layers
Editing an imported vector graphic in After Effects
Groups
Optimising vector graphics for use in After Effects
5
Importing Layers from Photoshop
Layer size vs document size
Using alpha channels
Working with anchor points
Importing layer styles
Importing blend modes
Mask options
Working with Photoshop text layers
Anchor points explained
Pre-composing
Parenting
Null objects
6
Importing Video
Resolution
Frame size
Frame rate
7
Masks
Different layer masking techniques
Creating animated bezier mattes
Adjustment layers
Variable mask feathering
Trimming and moving layers
Modifying layer time properties
Time Remap
8
Animating a 2D Scene
Optimising a multilayered vector graphic
Working with groups
Creating sub groups
Animating layers
Animating groups
Using the shape layer add button with groups
Copying and pasting keyframes
Keyframe assistants
Time reverse keyframes
Simultaneously editing multiple keyframes
9
More about Keyframes
Further principles of keyframing
Copying and pasting keyframes
Keyframe assistants
Time reverse keyframing
Simultaneously editing multiple keyframes
10
Trim Paths
Drawing lines & outlines
Using trim paths with multiple shapes
11
Working with Text
Using text layers
Bevel and drop shadow
Sheen effect
12
Working with Text Animators
Animating text
Using text layers
Adding text animators
Customising text animators
Reversing text animators
Saving preset text animators
13
Track Mattes
Using shapes as masks
Using text as masks
14
Export Options
H264
Animated Gifs
Who is this course for?
For graphic designers who want to add motion graphics and animation to their skillset using Adobe After Effects. No prior After Effects experience required.
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Reviews
9.8/10
Satisfaction
100%
Recommend
Loved all of it, Tom is extremely prepared, knowledgeable and approachable. The centre is in a great location and the staff are very friend…
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Career Changers
People seeking opportunities which require new skills. Industry relevant training for those pursuing a new role.
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