Motion Graphics Intro Course
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.
Key Learning Points
Key Learning Points
- Set up compositions and work with the timeline
- Animate text and graphic elements with keyframes
- Import and animate assets from Illustrator and Photoshop
- Animate complex multi-layered graphic sequences
- Render and export finished motion graphics
Set up compositions and work with the timelineIf attending an online course you must have a licensed copy of any software required and access to a suitable computer.
You need no previous experience with Adobe After Effects to attend this course.
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.
Expert Trainers
Course leader is an experienced industry expert
Course Dates
| Course Dates | Days | Location | Places | RRP | Discount | You Pay | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24-25th Jun 26 | Wed-Thu | Online | Available | £549.00 | £100.00 | £449.00 + VAT | |
| 19-20th Aug 26 | Wed-Thu | Online | Available | £549.00 | £50.00 | £499.00 + VAT | |
| 19-20th Oct 26 | Mon-Tue | Online | Available | £549.00 | £549.00 + VAT | ||
| 21-22nd Dec 26 | Mon-Tue | Online | Available | £549.00 | £549.00 + VAT |
| Course Dates | Days | Location | Places | RRP | Discount | You Pay | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24-25th Jun 26 | Wed-Thu | Online | Available | £549.00 | £100.00 | £449.00 + VAT | |
| 19-20th Aug 26 | Wed-Thu | Online | Available | £549.00 | £50.00 | £499.00 + VAT | |
| 19-20th Oct 26 | Mon-Tue | Online | Available | £549.00 | £549.00 + VAT | ||
| 21-22nd Dec 26 | Mon-Tue | Online | Available | £549.00 | £549.00 + VAT |
Course Dates
24-25th Jun 26 (Wed-Thu)
19-20th Aug 26 (Wed-Thu)
19-20th Oct 26 (Mon-Tue)
21-22nd Dec 26 (Mon-Tue)
Course Outline
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
Working with Keyframes
Animating graphic elements
Re-timing animations
Updating keyframes
Deleting keyframes
Precisely controlling animations
Synchronising actions
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
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
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
Importing Video
Resolution
Frame size
Frame rate
Masks
Different layer masking techniques
Creating animated bezier mattes
Adjustment layers
Variable mask feathering
Trimming and moving layers
Modifying layer time properties
Time Remap
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
More about Keyframes
Further principles of keyframing
Copying and pasting keyframes
Keyframe assistants
Time reverse keyframing
Simultaneously editing multiple keyframes
Trim Paths
Drawing lines & outlines
Using trim paths with multiple shapes
Working with Text
Using text layers
Bevel and drop shadow
Sheen effect
Working with Text Animators
Animating text
Using text layers
Adding text animators
Customising text animators
Reversing text animators
Saving preset text animators
Track Mattes
Using shapes as masks
Using text as masks
Export Options
H264
Animated Gifs
Career paths
Roles this course supports
People training on Motion Graphics Intro often work in the careers below.
Who attends?
Career Progressives
Professionals who wish to develop skills for their current role and companies who believe in developing their talent.
Career Changers
People seeking opportunities which require new skills. Industry relevant training for those pursuing a new role.
Graduates
Certified courses for those who have earned their theoretical stripes, but need to prove capability to future employers.
Learn Your Way
Face To Face
Learn face-to-face with expert mentors in a dynamic setting that inspires growth and confidence.
Live Online
Join remotely with expert mentors in real time — flexible, interactive learning that fits your lifestyle.
Team Training
Upskill your team together. Build your team and develop consistency, and collective confidence.
Three Steps To Success
Identify Your Path
Define your direction with purpose, aligning your learning journey to personal and career goals.
Learn With Experts
Gain practical insight from real-world experts who bring clarity, confidence, and momentum to your growth.
Earn Certification
Your certificate of attendance is proof of progress — benchmarking your skills and commitment to growth.
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