After Effects

Explore the core principles used to create motion graphics using a familiar tool—Adobe After Effects. In this course, instructor Ian Robinson explores everything from gathering inspiration to integrating traditional typography, transitional elements, animated textures, color, and more into motion graphics. Ian breaks down each of these key principles into small groups of applied techniques that you can leverage in your own workflow. Along the way, he shares industry-standard processes that can help you efficiently start using this motion graphics and visual effects software to create striking visuals.

Contents:

• Introduction
• 1. Understanding Motion Graphics
• 2. Exploring Typography
• 3. Creating a Color Palette
• 4. Using Textures for Depth and Emotion
• 5. Transitions
• 6. Animation Techniques
• Conclusion