Animation In After Effects (Full Version) (Udemy.com)

2D and 3D animation techniques, including lip-syncing cartoon characters, lighting and creating custom special effects.

( 18 Reviews )

Created by: Dara Harper

Produced in 2015

What you will learn

Create and animate 2D text
Create and animate 3D text
Add special effects to video
Create and animate original lower thirds
Create credits for film, television or web video
Turn a video into a cartoon
Create 2D original animations
Create 3D original animations
How to record a cartoon character voice
Animate a cartoon character
Lip-sync a cartoon character
Create and animate masks
Create custom special effects and motion graphics
Add lights and cameras inside After Effects
Use masks to create animate and create unique effects
Color correct video footage
Integrate Photoshop, Illustrator and Cinema 4D files into After Effects
Intelacing After Effects projects for television and video on demand
Rendering for web or mobile devices

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Overall Score : 94 / 100

Course Description

In this Adobe After Effects CC course, you will learn a variety of 2D and 3D animation techniques, from lip-syncing cartoon characters to lighting 3D scenes. You will also learn how to create unique special effects for video and custom motion graphics. This course includes several practice files so that you can follow along with the instructor. This is the ideal online class if you want to learn how to rig and animate a cartoon character. You will even learn how to record a character voice! You will also learn the basics of 3D animation using Cinema 4D Lite. "Animation In After Effects (Full Version)" provides you with the foundation to create your own original animation. In addition to 2D and 3D animation techniques, this online class will teach you how to create credits, animate lower thirds, color correct video footage and create original special effects. You will also learn how to use and customize the preset animation and effects in After Effects to save you time. Other topics include how to turn a video into a cartoon and tips for animating text. You will also learn how to render an After Effects project for mobile devices (including the iPad and Android) the web, DVD, and Blu-ray disc. This course also teaches you how to interlace, an important step for preparing your After Effects project for video on demand so that you can submit it to Netflix, iTunes, Hulu and other outlets.
If you're interested in learning After Effects to make your own cartoon, enhance your film project, start your career in motion graphics, create a unique video to promote your business or spice up your YouTube page, this class can help you realize your creative goals. Who this course is for:

Filmmakers, photographers, designers, cartoonists and visual artists who want to learn animation and motion graphics

Time: 4.5h

Instructor Details

Dara Harper

4.7 Rating
18 Reviews

I have always had a passion for the arts and technology. I am also a life-long educator and entrepreneur. My technology expertise includes Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Dreamweaver, After Effects, Premiere, Flash, Final Cut Pro, 3D Max, Blender, Microsoft Office, iWork Office Suite and Screenflow. I am also an Apple developer with 13 published iPhone and iPad apps.

I'm proficient in HTML, CSS and ActionScript. I have over 20 years of experience with Apple & Windows operating systems. I was introduced to computers in elementary school and it marked the beginning of a love affair that changed my life.

My work experience includes MTV, Nickelodeon, Land Rover USA, and the Specs Howard School of Media Arts. I am a graduate of the International Academy of Design & Technology in Chicago. I got my Associate Degree in Interactive Media.

I won the award for Best African American Filmmaker at the Brooklyn Film Festival for my short digital animation "la Revolution." I also wrote and produced the feature film "Sweeter Without Sugar" that was screened by the American Diabetes Association for a special diabetes awareness event. I have also written and produced several plays including the Off-Broadway sold-out production of my debut play, "Passing."

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By 佐藤安彦

大変分かりやすく、実践的で良い。

By Marlena Martin

I've purchased other After Effects and they were't as nearly effective as this one. She goes step by step and it's very user friendly. I have learned more in just a few videos than I have in years. Great purchase!

By Jerika Fuenzalida

Es buen explicado, me gusto mucho, me interesa mucho aprender este tutorial saludos desde chile!!!!

By Sunaina Hussain

The instructor is thorough but clear as class.

By Angelo Luca Bianchino

Good course!

By Shayla Perkins

very easy to follow with good example to start from. Learned some things about the Text workspace that I didn't know before

By Martin Z

She explained very detail and clear , for the beginner like me, I am happy to learn more videos from her

By Daniel Laubacher

Very pleasant voice and teaching approach.

By Geraldine Martin

Great presentation with clarity and good information.

By Huyen Huynh

the lecturer is totaly awesome. the cours is easy for understanding.

By Tammy Taylor

This is my 2nd course from this instructor and I believe she is the best one on Udemy for teaching AEs. Straight forward, easy to follow instructions and right to the point. I hated AEs before I started taking her courses. No games, no confusion and very organized. And most of all she gives you tools that you can start using right away and not 6 months down the road.

By Fernando Pereira

The videos are very well made and you won´t miss any of the steps. However, this course is mainly for those who have little experience with AE. Even so, I learned a couple of thinks. It would be good to have some documentation beside the videos too.