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Adobe After Effects for TV Broadcast & OTT Motion Graphics (Udemy.com)

Create professional TV news graphics, lower thirds Promos OTT visuals using After Effects industry workflow included

Created by: Venkateswara Creative Academy

Last updated March 2026

Our take

Based on the ratings of 38 students, a sample of their written reviews and the syllabus, as the course stood in March 2026. No course pays to be reviewed.

Venkateswara Creative Academy, run by Lalu V, teaches this six-hour After Effects course aimed at TV and OTT graphics. It has 58 lectures in 15 sections and assumes no After Effects experience. The syllabus shows a build-along approach: a wall and pillar from shape and solid layers, a long run of HUD elements, ring animations, and a news intro that takes about an hour and a half. It is a narrow, practical slice of broadcast design, not a general After Effects primer.

Reviewers are very positive. Of 38 ratings, 31 are five stars. They praise simple, clear explanations, step by step projects, downloadable resources, and good video and audio quality. Two say they are job hunting at TV channels and found the practical workflow useful. The complaints are thin but real. A one-star reviewer says the teacher goes slowly and then skips three or four steps, which got frustrating on the first exercise. Another gap is the description, which promises lower thirds, tickers and wipe packs that the current syllabus does not list.

This is a young course with only 77 students, so the sample is small, and the description says more lessons are coming. It was last updated in March 2026. Six hours is short, and it is a paid course, so the value is fair if the HUD and news intro projects are what you want. Beginners who like to copy along should do fine. Anyone after a full broadcast package may want to wait for the extra modules.

Best forBeginners who want to build HUD elements and a news intro in After Effects for TV channel work.
Skip it ifYou want lower thirds, tickers and wipe packs, since the syllabus mostly covers HUD elements, rings and a news intro.

Pros

  • Reviewers call the explanations simple and easy to follow, even for beginners
  • Build-along projects: HUD elements, ring animations and a full news intro
  • Downloadable resources and project files are included for following along
  • Reviewers single out clear video and audio quality

Cons

  • One reviewer says the pace is slow, then several steps get skipped
  • Description promises lower thirds, tickers and wipes the syllabus does not list
  • Only about six hours, no quizzes, and extra modules are still to come
Really useful course for me. I’m looking for a job in a TV channel, and this course helped me understand broadcast graphics better.
George Foshan, a student

Fits true beginners: no After Effects experience is required, though one reviewer found the skipped steps hard.

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What you will learn

  • Design and animate complete TV broadcast graphics including lower thirds, tickers, promos, channel IDs, transitions, and logo reveals using Adobe After Effects.
  • Build a full professional broadcast graphics package from scratch, following real industry standards used by major TV channels and digital networks.
  • Master essential After Effects skills such as project structure, shape layer animation, motion control, easing, timing, and clean, purposeful movement.
  • Create modern motion graphics elements including HUD shapes, line animations, wipe transitions, promo cards, and program openers.
  • Develop a portfolio-ready set of graphics, suitable for job applications, freelancing, YouTube branding, and television design projects.
  • Understand safe zones, typography for TV, color systems, and broadcast-ready exporting, ensuring graphics look clean and professional on any platform.
  • Work efficiently with After Effects workflows, using pre-comps, expressions, motion principles, and optimized rendering techniques.
  • Apply broadcast design theory, including composition, hierarchy, pacing, channel branding, and visual style consistency

Course content

15 sections · 58 lectures · 6 hours of video

  1. 1Introduction 4 free previews4 lectures · 13 min
  2. 2Designing a Wall with Shape Layers in After Effects3 lectures · 18 min
  3. 3Pillar and Light Bulb Design Made Easy with Solid Layers5 lectures · 45 min
  4. 4HUD Elements – Lesson 01: Introduction & Basics3 lectures · 4 min
  5. 502_Creation Symbol — HUD Elements Creation – Lesson 028 lectures · 37 min
  6. 604_How to Create an Arrow Using a Solid Layer2 lectures · 31 min
  7. 705_How to Create a Red Circle1 lecture · 4 min
  8. 806_How to Integrate HUD Elements into Your Main Composition2 lectures · 5 min
  9. 907_Learn how to create the camera layer element used in HUD graphics2 lectures · 14 min
  10. 1008_How to Add Arrow Graphics and Apply an Adjustment Layer3 lectures · 24 min

Who it is for

The instructor says it suits

  • Aspiring motion graphic designers
  • Freelance video editors and YouTubers
  • Media and journalism students
  • TV professionals wanting to improve graphics quality
  • Beginners in After Effects looking to specialize

What you need before you start

  • No prior experience in After Effects is required — we’ll start from the basics

How it compares

Against the other 545 rated Udemy courses in 3D Modeling on CourseDuck:

  • Rating4.2 out of 5higher than 10% of them
  • Reviews38#527 of 546 by number of reviews
  • Length6 hoursshorter than 49% of them
  • Last updatedMarch 2026more recently than 89% of them

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Course Description

Adobe After Effects: Complete TV Motion Graphics & OTT  Masterclass (2025)... Project file included

Welcome to the After Effects: Broadcast & OTT Motion Graphics 2025 Masterclass — your complete guide to creating high-quality graphics for TV channels, news networks, OTT platforms, and digital media. In this course, you will learn how to design and animate professional broadcast graphics using industry-standard workflows. Each lesson is structured with real-world examples, covering everything from basic shapes to advanced HUD elements, lower thirds, transitions, promos, and channel branding. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced motion designer, this course will help you build the skills needed to work in television, media production, OTT platforms, YouTube channels, and digital studios. You’ll learn how top broadcast designers create clean, dynamic, and modern on-air graphics using After Effects. By the end of this course, you will have the knowledge and confidence to produce polished motion graphics ready for real-world broadcast environments. title

What You’ll Learn

  • Complete After Effects fundamentals for broadcast workflows

  • How to structure projects professionally for TV graphics

  • Creating channel ID animations and logo reveals

  • Designing modern lower thirds and animated title bars

  • Building news graphics, promo cards, and program openers

  • Animating lines, HUD elements, shape layers, and kinetic transitions

  • Creating clean wipe transitions and high-quality motion

  • Designing a full broadcast graphics package for your portfolio

  • Tips for industry-level motion control, timing, and animation style

  • How to export your graphics for TV, YouTube, OTT and social media

Who This Course Is For

This masterclass is designed for:

  • Motion graphic designers

  • Students who want to learn TV graphics

  • YouTubers and content creators

  • Freelancers looking to expand services

  • Video editors who want to add motion graphics

  • Teachers and trainers

  • Anyone looking to build a career in broadcast design

No previous experience is required — we build everything step by step.

Projects You'll Create

By the end of the course, you will build:

  • A clean channel ID animation

  • Professional logo reveal

  • Full lower third system

  • News ticker + breaking-news bar

  • Wipe transition pack

  • Promo titles and show graphics

  • A complete TV broadcast graphics package ready for your portfolio

This final project can be used to apply for jobs, freelancing, or channel branding work.

Why This Course Is Different

Every lesson is created using real broadcast design standards used by major TV networks. You’ll learn not just how to animate — but why graphics look the way they do on television.

Perfect timing, clean easing, controlled motion, professional layout, safe-zone design, color theory, and delivery formats are all included.

New Content Coming Soon (Free Updates!)

This course will continue to grow with:

  • New project-based lessons

  • More advanced broadcast design modules

  • Updated TV graphics templates

  • Additional downloadable files

Once enrolled, you get all updates for free.

Let’s Begin

Join me and start your journey into the world of professional broadcast graphics…
Right now, inside Adobe After Effects.


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Instructor Details

Venkateswara Creative Academy


I’m Lalu V, a Motion Graphics Designer, Video Editor, and Visual Communication Faculty with 8+ years of teaching and industry experience in broadcast design, film editing, and advertising.

I specialize in Adobe After Effects, Premiere Pro, Cinema 4D, Avid Media Composer, DaVinci Resolve, and Final Cut Pro — the core tools used by professionals in film and television production.

Over the years, I’ve trained hundreds of students to master real-world motion graphics and video editing workflows. As a template developer on VideoHive and Pond5, I create professional graphics and animations used by clients worldwide.

My courses focus on practical, project-based learning, ensuring that you not only understand the software but also apply it to real creative projects that can boost your portfolio and career.

? On Udemy, my goal is simple:
To share hands-on, industry-relevant training that helps you create real-world motion graphics, build confidence, and grow your creative career.

Let’s create something amazing together!

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Reviews

4.2

38 ratings on Udemy

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By Phil Rowe on 9/6/2026

Great course for learning TV broadcast graphics in After Effects The explanations are easy to follow, and the step-by-step projects helped me understand how these graphics are actually built in After Effects. I also found the animation and compositing techniques useful for improving my workflow. Overall, a good course for motion designers and After Effects users who want to explore professional TV broadcast graphics. Looking forward to more advanced broadcast projects in future lessons.

By Elzar Endra on 6/11/2026

The instructor explains each concept clearly and makes learning easy with practical examples. The video and audio quality are excellent, and the lessons are well-structured and easy to follow. The After Effects project files are extremely useful and helped me understand the workflow much faster. Following along with the project files made the learning experience more practical and engaging. I gained valuable skills that I can apply directly to my own projects. Highly recommended for anyone interested in motion graphics, animation, and video editing.

By Rahul Sharma Das on 4/6/2026

As a beginner in After Effects, I was struggling a lot before taking this course. The step-by-step teaching approach made everything easy to understand, and even the preview project gave me confidence to start creating on my own. What I really liked is that there’s no unnecessary theory—it's straight to practical work. The instructor focuses on real-world projects like news intros and TV promos, which are extremely useful for freelance work. I’m excited to continue the full course!

By Aditi Saanvi on 3/25/2026

Nice introduction to TV motion graphics. I created my first portfolio project, which was very helpful for beginners. The explanations are clear and easy to follow. It would be great if more advanced animations and real industry-level projects are added in future updates. Also, the mentor support is really helpful and responsive — grateful for the guidance provided throughout the course

By Nilam Raval on 2/26/2026

I got a freelance project after completing this course. The Broadcast Design Graphics in Adobe After Effects helped me deliver fast revisions for my client. The workflow is practical and industry-oriented. Most importantly, the instructor helped me a lot. Whenever I asked questions in the Q&A section, I received clear and simple explanations. Complex topics were explained in an easy way, which gave me confidence to handle real projects.

By Danieladambenjamin on 2/19/2026

Excellent course with very clear and professional explanations. Whenever I asked questions, the instructor provided clear and detailed answers that helped me understand the concepts easily. The instructor responds quickly and clears doubts effectively. This is very useful and informative content — looking forward to more topics in future updates!

By Rafael Armani Lanzoti on 2/18/2026

The mentor is very slow, and then suddenly skips 3–4 steps in the process. It’s very frustrating. I’m only on the first exercise and I’ve already noticed this. I hope I’ll be able to create something by the end of the course

By Alvaro Sánchez on 12/17/2025

Very practical broadcast design course. Easy explanation, professional workflow, and useful project files. Helped me understand real TV motion graphics in After Effects.

By Arnav M on 12/17/2025

Highly Valuable Broadcast Motion Graphics Course One of the best courses for broadcast motion graphics in After Effects. The strong focus on high-quality animation, precision masking, and cinematic camera movement really helped me improve my skills. The instructor explains each technique step by step, making complex ideas easy to understand and apply. I especially liked the creative use of solid layers to build professional broadcast elements, which gave me new technical ideas without relying on plugins. The lessons are well structured, practical, and suitable for real TV broadcast projects. Even advanced techniques are explained in a simple and clear way, making the course very easy to follow and highly valuable.

By Rhayn Abner on 12/8/2025

With over 16 years of experience in video editing and post-production, I rarely find courses that truly teach industry-standard motion graphics. But this course genuinely delivers. Every module is structured with a clear professional workflow, and the instructor demonstrates practical techniques that can be applied immediately in real client projects. The explanations are clear, the pace is perfect, and the project files make the learning extremely hands-on. This is an excellent course for professionals who want to upgrade their motion graphics skills to broadcast-quality standards.

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Overall Score : 84 / 100