Animation is not just the ability to technically “move” objects. The point is to make them move expressively and have character, expression, charisma, drama. Animation is a story. Even abstract shapes come to life when they have character and emotion.
To learn how to create expressive, stunning, charming videos, you have to start with the fundamentals. The basics that combine technique and thinking, the classic principles of animation, and the correct process of working on a project.
We have created a course that is not about “all motion design” (it is too much for 3 months). This is a course on the fundamentals that lay the right principles of animation.
Course program
Basic parameters for animation
A brief history of motion design. Overview of Adobe After Effects.
Timing, spacing, isings
Simple abstract composition. Looping animation using layers in Adobe After Effects.
Rhythm
Teaching shapes to dance.
Follow through & overlapping action, parenting, effects
Move objects along arched paths.
IN/OUT animation
Animation of logos.
Weight, mass, volume
Simple rigging.
Morphing
Abstract animation.
Working with the camera
3D in After Effects.
Masks, glitch, multiple scenes
Animation using gradients and masks.
Interface animation
The basics of animating web elements.
Simple character animation
Create a looping character walk and animate the background.
Showreel editing
We consider the assembly algorithm and work with music, and create our own portfolio from the work done in the course.