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Ian Robinson

A seasoned motion graphics designer, educator, and creative director.

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Create Dynamic Motion Graphics for Social Media Videos

Create animated graphics using shape layers and other graphics to use for lower thirds and intro graphics.

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Learning Outcomes:

  • Animate text and shape layers effectively.
  • Create dynamic graphics for social media.
  • Utilize Adobe Illustrator for vector graphics.

Level: Advanced

Skills you'll gain:

After Effects, Animation, Graphics, Illustrator

Key Insights

  • Double-click compositions to access timeline layers.
  • Use adjustment layers for color correction and effects.
  • Generate vector graphics in Illustrator for scalability.
  • Apply keyframes to animate properties over time.
  • Utilize shape layers for creating graphic elements.
  • Adjust opacity and gradient fills for visual effects.
  • Copy and paste layers to reuse animations.
  • Use text animators for dynamic text effects.
  • Enable continuously rasterize for vector graphics.
  • Organize layers for better workflow and visibility.