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Introduction to After Effects

Learn After Effects from start to finish with Motion Designer and Certified Instructor, Kyle Hamrick.

User Interface Tour & Basic Animation Techniques

Learn to navigate the After Effects interface, structure your projects and create basic animations from existing Photoshop designs.

Designing with Animation In Mind

Create an animated logo from an imported Illustrator design, then apply a variety of techniques to create a complete motion graphic within After Effects.

Masking, Effects & Shapes

Use masking, blending modes and effects to stylize existing elements or create new ones from scratch. Learn to leverage shape layers, similar to working in Illustrator, to create animations with flexible and versatile shapes.

Intermediate Animation Techniques

Learn to smooth and refine your animations, building upon all you've learned to create a stylish animated product ad. This section includes a 3D model to take your work to a whole new dimension!

After Effects Classroom in a Book

Learn at your own pace.

Adobe After Effects Classroom in a Book contains 15 lessons that use real-world, project-based learning to cover the basics and beyond, providing countless tips and techniques to help you become more productive with the program. For beginners and experienced users alike, you can follow the book from start to finish or choose only those lessons that interest you

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