Motion Graphics Intermediate
Unlock artistic freedom and elevate your motion graphics with this intermediate course covering powerful After Effects techniques. Dive into text distortion effects, bespoke text animators, and advanced track mattes that will bring your designs to life.
Build on your existing skills as you explore complex features that give you full creative control. Add depth and dimension with 3D shapes - learn how to extrude, light, and rotate shapes, and put your knowledge into practice by creating a spinning 3D logo.
Whether you're refining your style or pushing boundaries, this course will empower you to take your animations further.
Advanced keyframe control
3D animation techniques
Create bespoke text animators
Explore text distortion effects
Optimise renders for different platformsIf attending an online course you must have a licensed copy of any software required and access to a suitable computer.
You'll need to have attended our Motion Graphics Intro course or have equivalent working knowledge before joining this class.
Course leader is an experienced industry expert
| Course Dates | Days | Location | Places | RRP | Discount | You Pay | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15-16th Sep 25 | Mon-Tue | London Bridge | Available | £499.00 | £70.00 | £429.00 + VAT | |
| 12-13th Nov 25 | Wed-Thu | London Bridge | Available | £499.00 | £499.00 + VAT | ||
| 5-6th Jan 26 | Mon-Tue | London Bridge | Available | £499.00 | £499.00 + VAT | ||
| 4-5th Mar 26 | Wed-Thu | London Bridge | Available | £499.00 | £499.00 + VAT | ||
| 27-28th Apr 26 | Mon-Tue | London Bridge | Available | £499.00 | £499.00 + VAT |
| Course Dates | Days | Location | Places | RRP | Discount | You Pay | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20-21st Aug 25 | Wed-Thu | Online | Available | £499.00 | £70.00 | £429.00 + VAT | |
| 15-16th Oct 25 | Wed-Thu | Online | Available | £499.00 | £499.00 + VAT | ||
| 8-9th Dec 25 | Mon-Tue | Online | Available | £499.00 | £499.00 + VAT | ||
| 5-6th Feb 26 | Thu-Fri | Online | Available | £499.00 | £499.00 + VAT | ||
| 30-31st Mar 26 | Mon-Tue | Online | Available | £499.00 | £499.00 + VAT | ||
| 28-29th May 26 | Thu-Fri | Online | Available | £499.00 | £499.00 + VAT |
Media and disc cache
Autosave
Customising export settings
Advanced layout tools
Using shy layers
Creating a bespoke text animator
Saving a bespoke text animator
Using animated text as masks
Using track mattes to create transitions
Exploring blend modes
Masking adjustment layers
Using the mask feather tool
Using graph editor to customise keyframe interpolation
Understanding and using interpolation options
Creating acceleration and deceleration in an animation
Creating a bounce effect
Linking parameters
Loop
Wiggle
Time
Layers - Trimming / moving
Transform parameters
Workspace handles
Frame advance
Zooming on the timeline
Zooming in the composition window
Fit to window
Playback
Tools
The uber key
New compositions
Composition settings
Animating text along a path
Animating text along a path in 3D
Animating objects along paths
Auto Orient
Time reverse keyframes
Time Reverse Layer
Using the source text control
Linking source text
Outline text draw
Creating a text counter
Offset effect
Using trim paths and track mattes
Using the stroke effect
Shatter
Bezier Warp
Bulge
CC Bender
CC Flo Motion
Griddler
CC Lens
CC Slant
CC Smear
CC Split
CC Tiler
Liquify
Mesh Warp
Ripple
Sphere
Transform
Turbulent Displace
Warp
Wave Warp
Converting layers to 3D
Working with the z-axis
Z position
3D rotation
3D tools and views
3D extrude
Using 3D text animators
3D extrude of shapes
3D extrude of text
Creating a spinning extruded logo
Creating a spinning cube
Creating a 3D rig using null layers
Adding lights
Adding a camera
Particle world
Optimising project settings
Rendering the composition
Video with alpha channel
Exporting animated gifs via Adobe Photoshop
Professionals who wish to develop skills for their current role and companies who believe in developing their talent.
People seeking opportunities which require new skills. Industry relevant training for those pursuing a new role.
Certified courses for those who have earned their theoretical stripes, but need to prove capability to future employers.
Learn face-to-face with expert mentors in a dynamic setting that inspires growth and confidence.
Join remotely with expert mentors in real time — flexible, interactive learning that fits your lifestyle.
Upskill your team together. Build your team and develop consistency, and collective confidence.
Define your direction with purpose, aligning your learning journey to personal and career goals.
Gain practical insight from real-world experts who bring clarity, confidence, and momentum to your growth.
Your certificate of attendance is proof of progress — benchmarking your skills and commitment to growth.
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