Gradient Animations in After Effects (Udemy.com)
Start learning Adobe After Effects by creating Gradient Animations in this quick and easy course.
Created by: Jonathan Lam
Last updated January 2020
What you will learn
- You will be able to use Adobe After Effects to a basic level
- You will be able to create a simple gradient design
- You will be able to create a simple gradient animation
- You will be able to apply different colors
- You will be able to choose a complimentary color scheme
Course Description
Do you want to learn how to create cool gradient animations quickly & easily whilst learning the basics of Adobe After Effects? Then you're in the right place! In this course you'll learn how to make simple gradient animations which are flexible and fully customisable, making it easier to fit with your project, website or social media platform. This class is perfect for illustrators, graphic designers, motion designers or anyone else looking to have some fun with After Effects! Follow along as we use basic color combinations to create this animation. Through this assignment you will learn:
How to choose a complimentary color scheme
How to create a gradient design
How to animate your gradient design
Content & Overview
This is a great way for beginners to introduce themselves to Adobe After Effects. Each step will be broken down to make understanding the process even easier. Starting with how to choose your own complimentary colors I’ll take you through all the tools and skills necessary for the project.
Using color gradients are a great way to grab someone's attention and to add some color to your videos. An effective animation will bring new life to your project and will ensure your presentation or video makes the impact it deserves.
Instructor Details
- 4.5 Rating
269 Reviews
Jonathan Lam
Hi everyone! My name is Jonathan Lam and I'm a Digital Artist on a mission to empower, educate and inspire creative students just like you to gain the creative skills you desire! Currently I work for Ubisoft as a concept and game artist. My skills range from graphic design, illustration, animation, 3D modelling/sculpting, concept art and video editing. Some of the projects I've worked on include Hungry Shark World, Hungry Shark Evolution, Starbeard and the Kickstarter Funded Game called Eminence: Xander's Tales.
I've also worked with many high profile clients including Riot Games, Sony Entertainment, Hasbro and Google as a graphic designer and illustrator.
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Reviews
By AP Vishnu Prasad on 9/20/2022
I enjoyed learning and thank you from the bottom of my heart because I didn't know anything about aftereffects but this course made me like a pro!!!!!
By Kazim Raza on 6/22/2022
An easy-to-understand tutorial, with all the minor technicalities, covered.
By Prajwal on 9/17/2020
good course for everyone who wants to learn abt gradients in after effects
By Md.Riaj Uddin Raju on 8/27/2020
Great opportunity for develop my skill from here. Thank you a lot for give me chance.
By Rayyan Zia on 8/6/2020
This was an amazing course, and I loved it! Super easy to follow the instructions and as an absolute beginner it didn't cause any problems.
By Rahul Sitaram Chavan on 7/18/2020
Really nice lectures. well organized and very well taught. enjoyed using after effects. will surely make more projects on it. Thank you.
By Flavio Rechino Goto on 6/6/2020
O inglês me dificulta um pouco o aprendizado, mas o curso é bem instrutivo. Talvez uma tradução para a língua nativa do aluno, seria interessante e facilitaria muito.
By Valerio Landa on 3/9/2020
Easy to follow, a few new things for me to learn. A bit short but does what it says. Thanks!
By Mouna Moatemri on 2/9/2020
Bon mais pas très précis
By Manjunath Janardhan on 2/3/2020
Nice gradient short tutor! Can be easily customised and ready to use for our projects! Easy to follow along.
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Overall Score : 90 / 100












