After Effects Certification Program

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  Course Files & Project Overview

  Lesson 1: Creating a Social Media Ad

  5:03

  Organize your project by creating a composition in After Effects, importing pre-made media files (images, audio, video), and layering them to animate elements like text, photos, and effects according to a structured folder system.

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  Getting Started

  Lesson 1: Creating a Social Media Ad

  3:20

  Close the start screen, switch to the Standard workspace, and reset it to ensure a consistent panel layout.

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  Social Media Ad

  Lesson 1: Creating a Social Media Ad

  11:56

  Learn how to set up an After Effects project to create a square-format social media ad using imported images, video, and audio, starting with planning via a storyboard and building a new composition with specific dimensions, duration, and frame rate.

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  Importing Media

  Lesson 1: Creating a Social Media Ad

  6:46

  Import media files properly by using the correct import method, manage and rename folders carefully, and avoid accidental double-clicks that isolate elements.

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  Adding Footage to a Composition

  Lesson 1: Creating a Social Media Ad

  3:16

  Drag footage into the timeline to add it to a composition, rename layers freely, but avoid renaming or moving source files on your computer to prevent broken links.

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  Transform Properties and Layer Management

  Lesson 1: Creating a Social Media Ad

  6:18

  Use the Properties panel or the Timeline to adjust layer settings like position, scale, and rotation, keeping in mind that layer order affects visibility and selection may require using the timeline or right-click menu.

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  Relinking Missing FIles

  Lesson 1: Creating a Social Media Ad

  5:08

  Open the starter project from page 25, reconnect missing media files using "Replace Footage File," and avoid renaming, moving, or deleting source files after import.

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  Importing Audio

  Lesson 1: Creating a Social Media Ad

  8:04

  Add an audio file to the After Effects timeline, reveal its waveform using the LL shortcut, and trim or reposition the layer to align with the desired start time.

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  Animation and Keyframes Part 1

  Lesson 1: Creating a Social Media Ad

  15:47

  Animate layers in After Effects by enabling the stopwatch to create keyframes for properties like position and rotation, adjusting their values over time on the timeline, and using easing for smoother transitions.

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  Animation and Keyframes Part 2

  Lesson 1: Creating a Social Media Ad

  13:56

  Understand how to animate by setting keyframes, shift layers in time using shortcuts, duplicate animated layers, and replace their content while ensuring correct selection and precise timing.

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  Using the Type Tool

  Lesson 2: Finalizing and Exporting the Social Media Ad

  5:08

  Use the horizontal type tool to create and format a text layer using either the Properties panel after typing or the Character and Paragraph panels before typing.

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  Animating Text and Layer Styles

  Lesson 2: Finalizing and Exporting the Social Media Ad

  15:13

  Understand how to control and adjust layer anchor points, styles, and effects in animation software to ensure proper rotation, scaling, and appearance across text, image, and video layers.

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  Working with Video Layers

  Lesson 2: Finalizing and Exporting the Social Media Ad

  8:35

  Hide all properties using Command-Tilde after selecting all layers, then import and position a video layer, scale it to fit comp height, align it if needed, and adjust contrast to enhance visual clarity.

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  Blending Modes and Effects

  Lesson 2: Finalizing and Exporting the Social Media Ad

  10:00

  Learn how to use blending modes, effects, and time manipulation in a graphics program to create and customize layered smoke visuals.

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  Parent and Link

  Lesson 2: Finalizing and Exporting the Social Media Ad

  9:07

  Use parenting with a null object layer to control and animate multiple layers simultaneously by assigning them as children, reducing keyframes and simplifying adjustments.

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  Adding a Linear Wipe

  Lesson 2: Finalizing and Exporting the Social Media Ad

  7:59

  Apply a linear wipe to the oversized background layer to fade out its right side, then add and animate the company logo PNG to slide in from the right while duplicating it into white and black versions for visual layering.

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  Additional Child Layers and Animating Opacity

  Lesson 2: Finalizing and Exporting the Social Media Ad

  7:28

  Follow the timing instructions precisely to properly parent layers and copy opacity animations, ensuring synced transitions and visibility.

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  Preparing for Export

  Lesson 3: Creating an Infographic Animation

  8:34

  Use the work area bar in After Effects to control preview and export ranges, then manually animate opacity and audio levels to create fade-ins and fade-outs.

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  Exporting the Project

  Lesson 3: Creating an Infographic Animation

  2:49

  Export the composition by adding it to the Render Queue, setting quality and output settings, choosing a save location, and clicking Render.

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  Project Overview & Getting Started

  Lesson 3: Creating an Infographic Animation

  9:22

  Learn how to import layered Illustrator and Photoshop files into After Effects to create and animate infographic scenes using a scene-based workflow.

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  Importing Illustrator Files

  Lesson 3: Creating an Infographic Animation

  10:13

  Import Illustrator or Photoshop files as compositions with retained layer sizes after creating a dummy composition to ensure correct settings.

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  Organizing the Timeline

  Lesson 3: Creating an Infographic Animation

  5:42

  Organize and color-code layers, edit original files, and isolate or solo elements in the timeline to manage complex compositions.

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  Starting the Animation

  Lesson 3: Creating an Infographic Animation

  16:42

  Animate layers efficiently by creating a dummy composition, overestimating duration, using consistent keyframe techniques like overshoot and ease, and timing staggered animations with shortcuts to avoid tedious manual adjustments.

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  Animating Position

  Lesson 3: Creating an Infographic Animation

  2:22

  Animate the position of layer 22 starting at frame 25, trimming its visibility to sync with the shield’s scaling using Option + left bracket.

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  Finalizing the First Animation

  Lesson 3: Creating an Infographic Animation

  3:52

  Understand how animation properties like scale, opacity, and rotation can be copied relative to their layers, while position must be manually adjusted due to its document-based reference, and apply overshoot techniques thoughtfully for more dynamic motion.

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  Overview of Masks

  Lesson 4: Logo & Title Animation

  9:55

  Open the provided project file, split the social media headline into two masked layers using vector paths, animate each with an overshoot motion, and prepare for manual sequencing in the timeline.

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  Setting Guides and Grids

  Lesson 4: Logo & Title Animation

  4:35

  Use visual aids like rulers, guidelines, title/action safe areas, proportional grids, and document grids to organize and align elements accurately in your composition.

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  Adding Masks to Layers

  Lesson 4: Logo & Title Animation

  5:36

  Create and adjust a 10-frame animation by keyframing position changes, using easing for smoother motion, duplicating layers with masks, and refining mask visibility and properties for compositing.

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  Adding a Track Matte & FInalizing the Animation

  Lesson 4: Logo & Title Animation

  10:00

  Use a track matte layer positioned above to reveal text only when it enters a defined visible area.

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  A Note on Track Mattes

  Lesson 4: Logo & Title Animation

  4:00

  Understand that masks are bound to a layer and transform with it, while track mats use separate layers allowing independent animation, often based on alpha (transparency) or luma (brightness), and are widely used in text, shape, and video animations for reveal effects.

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  Re creating Text in After Effects

  Lesson 4: Logo & Title Animation

  11:17

  Use live text layers to animate editable text instead of static image-based text when fonts are available.

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  Adding Text Animators

  Lesson 4: Logo & Title Animation

  10:00

  Animate text properties like position, scale, and rotation per character, word, or line using the Add Animator button in the Properties panel.

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  A Note on Text Animators

  Lesson 4: Logo & Title Animation

  11:26

  Animate text in After Effects by applying animators to live text layers using range selectors to control properties like opacity on a character, word, or line basis.

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  Working with Nested Compositions

  Lesson 5: Medical Animation

  10:00

  Combine multiple compositions (pre-comps) into a single comp to manage layers, apply effects uniformly, and streamline complex scenes.

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  A Note on Transitions

  Lesson 5: Medical Animation

  2:02

  Animate transitions using layers or effects like fades or zooms, optionally enhance realism with motion blur, which appears only during movement and impacts preview performance but still renders on export.

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  Logo Animation Getting Started

  Lesson 5: Medical Animation

  6:06

  Animate multiple identical layers simultaneously, then use the sequencing command to stagger their start times evenly across the timeline.

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  Using the Shy Switch

  Lesson 5: Medical Animation

  3:30

  Use the Shy switch and layer lock to hide and protect layers in the timeline while maintaining comp visibility.

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  Animating Transform Properties

  Lesson 5: Medical Animation

  13:55

  Animate multiple layers by selecting them in order, setting relative keyframes using arrow keys or dragging, applying easing, shortening layer durations, sequencing them with Keyframe Assistant, and adjusting stagger timing by trimming and resequencing layers as needed.

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  Adding Multiple Text Animators

  Lesson 6: Shapes, Animation & Compositing

  10:00

  Animate a title in After Effects by using a linear wipe effect on a shape layer line, apply position animators to text layers for movement, use a solid as a track matte for reveal effects, and set text animation to occur word-by-word with range selectors.

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  The Write On Effect Part 1

  Lesson 6: Shapes, Animation & Compositing

  10:00

  Animate text using the Write-On effect by drawing open mask paths on each layer, applying the Stroke effect, and using keyboard shortcuts like U and UU to reveal keyframes and modified properties.

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  The Write On Effect Part 2

  Lesson 6: Shapes, Animation & Compositing

  7:32

  Apply the Stroke effect to a masked layer, animate the End property to create a write-on text effect, then copy and paste the effect to other layers and manually sequence their timing.

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  A Note on Start and End Points

  Lesson 6: Shapes, Animation & Compositing

  5:52

  Animate the stroke's start or end based on the direction the path was drawn, as start and end define animation direction relative to the path or text.

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  Importing Photoshop Files

  Lesson 6: Shapes, Animation & Compositing

  9:07

  Import and animate a looping red blood cell video, Photoshop-painted vein graphics, and heartbeat audio into After Effects, ensuring grouped layers are flattened to avoid unwanted pre-comps.

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  Curving Motion Paths

  Lesson 6: Shapes, Animation & Compositing

  10:56

  Understand how Photoshop and After Effects handle layer-based imports, noting support for opacity and blending modes but not clipping masks or smart objects, and manage timeline elements like layer color coding, footage interpretation, and looping settings.

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  loopOut Expression

  Lesson 6: Shapes, Animation & Compositing

  7:38

  Use the loopOut() expression in After Effects to repeat an animation indefinitely using only three keyframes.

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  Adding the Echo Effect

  Lesson 6: Shapes, Animation & Compositing

  10:00

  Precompose animated layers to create reusable comps, ensuring "Move all attributes" is selected, then apply the Echo effect to generate time-delayed visual duplicates for motion trail effects.

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  Project Overview and Adding Guides

  Lesson 6: Shapes, Animation & Compositing

  10:07

  Create a simple bar graph using shape and text layers, apply track mattes and animation presets, align elements with guides, and manually build layered components based on a reference image.

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  Creating Shape Layers and Text

  Lesson 6: Shapes, Animation & Compositing

  7:30

  Create text labels first to position them correctly, then draw and name bar-shaped rectangles with consistent anchor points and dimensions, ensuring proper alignment and visibility beneath the text.

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  Creating Graph Frame and Grid

  Lesson 6: Shapes, Animation & Compositing

  7:34

  Build a simple square graph with an outline, tick mark, grid using the Grid effect, labeled text layers, a headline, and a background image.

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  Animating the Headline

  Lesson 6: Shapes, Animation & Compositing

  5:35

  Animate the headline using the "Blinking Cursor Typewriter Console" preset, scale the bars into view, reveal country labels with a track matte, draw the outline using Trim Paths, and apply Gradient Wipe to animate the grid.

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  Animating the Bars

  Lesson 6: Shapes, Animation & Compositing

  4:19

  Animate bar layers by adjusting scale and anchor points using the pan behind tool, search properties depending on layer selection, and apply presets cautiously to avoid conflicts.

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  Revealing the Country Labels

  Lesson 6: Shapes, Animation & Compositing

  8:46

  Animate text and shapes using track mattes, shape layer effects like trim paths, and gradient wipes based on grayscale layers, while managing anchor points limitations in predefined shapes.

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  A Note on Assets

  Lesson 6: Shapes, Animation & Compositing

  4:03

  Understand that most graphics for animation are created and prepped in Illustrator, as After Effects is not ideal for drawing or editing complex assets.

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  Green Screen Removal

  Lesson 6: Shapes, Animation & Compositing

  13:13

  Understand how After Effects is used primarily for motion graphics animation and video compositing, including techniques like motion tracking and green screen removal using presets such as Keylight.

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  Intro to 3D

  Lesson 1: Intro to 3D

  10:00

  Learn how to create a foundational 3D scene in Adobe After Effects by importing vector layers from Illustrator, arranging them in 3D space, and preparing the workspace for animation. Discover key setup tips like composition settings, workspace resets, and best practices for scaling and importing layered files.

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  Creating Lights & Animating in 3D

  Lesson 1: Intro to 3D

  10:00

  Explore how to add realism to your 3D compositions with lighting and shadows. Understand the different types of After Effects lights, and master how to control shadow properties, diffusion, and color to enhance depth and visual appeal.

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  Animating Layers in 3D

  Lesson 1: Intro to 3D

  13:26

  Animate sea life elements within a 3D underwater environment using keyframes and depth of field. Learn how to synchronize camera movement with animated layers for natural timing and achieve cinematic focus effects that create depth and immersion.

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  Working with Nested Compositions

  Lesson 2: Working with Nested Compositions

  17:03

  Master the concept of nested and pre-compositions to create reusable, modular animation setups. Build a dynamic photo collage project that leverages Photoshop files, track mattes, and timeline management for efficient, scalable animation workflows.

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  Working with Static 3D Models

  Lesson 3: Working with 3D Models

  14:53

  Gain hands-on experience importing and positioning 3D models in After Effects using the Advanced 3D Renderer. Learn to adjust local and world axis modes, organize 3D assets, and manipulate objects with precision for visually compelling compositions.

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  Working with Embedded Animation

  Lesson 3: Working with 3D Models

  10:16

  Unlock the power of embedded animation within imported 3D models. Discover how to loop, rename, and time-remap 3D layers to extend animation sequences seamlessly, transforming static scenes into dynamic, motion-rich experiences.

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  Easing with the Graph Editor Value Graph

  Lesson 4: Easing with the Graph Editor

  12:25

  Create professional-quality motion by mastering the value graph in After Effects’ Graph Editor. Learn to separate position dimensions, add keyframes, and fine-tune motion curves to design natural, expressive bounce and easing effects.

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  Easing with the Graph Editor Speed Graph

  Lesson 4: Easing with the Graph Editor

  9:44

  Refine your animations using the speed graph to achieve realistic acceleration and deceleration. Explore keyframe adjustments, handle controls, and influence curves to craft movement that feels smooth, dynamic, and intentional.

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  Introduction to Expressions loopOut()

  Lesson 5: Introduction to Expressions

  10:00

  Automate your animations with the loopOut() expression in After Effects. Learn how to apply this JavaScript-based expression to repeat motion seamlessly, explore different loop types like pingpong, and simplify your keyframe management for efficiency.

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  Introduction to Expressions wiggle()

  Lesson 5: Introduction to Expressions

  4:27

  Add natural, organic movement to your projects using the wiggle() expression. Control frequency and amplitude to simulate realistic shaking, floating, or vibrating effects, and learn how to apply expressions efficiently across multiple layers.

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  Introduction to Expressions random()

  Lesson 5: Introduction to Expressions

  5:43

  Discover how to use the random() expression to create dynamic, unpredictable movement in After Effects. Learn to control minimum and maximum values, use posterizeTime to manage playback speed, and build natural, varied animation for objects like dials and gauges.

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  Animating Imported Vector Layers

  Lesson 6: Working with Vector and Shape Layers

  10:00

  Animate imported Illustrator graphics by applying effects such as CC Sphere to create 3D illusions. Explore shading, lighting, and precomposing techniques that transform flat vector maps into detailed, rotating globe animations.

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  Converting Vectors to AE Shapes

  Lesson 6: Working with Vector and Shape Layers

  12:16

  Convert imported vector layers into live shape layers to unlock exclusive shape-layer effects. Learn how to organize precomps, rename shapes efficiently, and prepare Illustrator assets for advanced animation and customization.

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  Shape Layers Converting, Animating & Duplicating

  Lesson 6: Working with Vector and Shape Layers

  14:38

  Build dynamic bar graph animations by converting Illustrator elements to shape layers. Practice setting anchor points, scaling from precise pivots, and duplicating shapes to streamline repetitive motion design tasks.

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  Shape Layers Repeater Effect

  Lesson 6: Working with Vector and Shape Layers

  13:34

  Create complex animations with minimal effort using the Repeater effect. Trace and replicate geometric patterns like equalizer bars, adjust stroke and fill settings, and leverage guide layers for clean, efficient design.

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  Shape Layers Converting & Repeating Shapes

  Lesson 6: Working with Vector and Shape Layers

  9:13

  Bring static designs to life by converting simple vector lines into animated, repeating shapes. Control opacity, copies, and timing in the Repeater to create rhythmic, looping patterns that add motion and energy to your HUD designs.

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  Shape Layers Troubleshooting Converted Shapes

  Lesson 6: Working with Vector and Shape Layers

  14:48

  Troubleshoot problems that arise when converting Illustrator or EPS files to shape layers. Understand common issues such as excessive shape groups, misalignment, and performance lag, and learn practical solutions for clean, efficient animation.

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  Shape Layers Copy & Paste Motion Paths

  Lesson 6: Working with Vector and Shape Layers

  19:22

  Learn a professional shortcut for animating objects along custom paths by copying Illustrator vector paths and pasting them as position keyframes in After Effects. Adjust timing, alignment, and roving keyframes to synchronize elements with precision.

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  Text Animation Creating a Circle Graphic

  Lesson 7: Text Animation Basics

  13:33

  Design animated circular charts and graphs using text as a graphical element. Combine precomps, guide layers, and shape tools to construct scalable, organized compositions that can be animated seamlessly.

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  Text Animation Using Text as a Graphic

  Lesson 7: Text Animation Basics

  16:30

  Use text as a powerful visual tool by creating animated patterns with dingbat and symbol fonts like Wingdings. Learn to apply text-on-path techniques, adjust margins and tracking, and transform simple characters into motion-rich circular graphics.

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  Text Animation Animating Text Dynamically

  Lesson 7: Text Animation Basics

  13:32

  Automate changing text values in After Effects using expressions and sliders. Learn how to connect source text to animated properties, round numerical values, and create looping counters that update seamlessly for dashboards or infographics.

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  Text Animation Using Character Offset

  Lesson 8: Advanced Text Animation

  7:55

  Explore the Character Offset animator to shift and animate text characters with precision. Master how to use range selectors, indexes, and line-based offsets to create dynamic, glitch-like or numerical text animations with full creative control.

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  Text Animation Saving and Applying a Preset

  Lesson 8: Advanced Text Animation

  5:37

  Streamline your workflow by saving and reusing custom text animators as presets. Learn how to export animation presets properly, organize them in the After Effects User Presets folder, and reapply them across multiple projects with consistent results.

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  Text Animation Animating with Range Selector Shape

  Lesson 8: Advanced Text Animation

  10:00

  Create flowing, sequential text animations using the Range Selector’s shape options. Discover how to animate opacity and control movement across text layers to build marquee-like lighting effects for HUDs and futuristic motion graphics.

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  Text Animation Creating a Grid

  Lesson 8: Advanced Text Animation

  3:57

  Build dynamic background grids directly in After Effects using the Grid effect. Adjust cell size, thickness, and feathering to create stylized motion graphics backgrounds, and learn to animate grids for subtle movement and visual texture.

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  Unfurl Animation

  Lesson 9: Unfurl Animation

  16:52

  Animate layered images to peel or unfold using the CC Page Turn effect. Control the direction, timing, and offset of multiple elements for realistic unfurling motion, perfect for stylized transitions or paper-like animations.

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  Working with Particle Systems

  Lesson 10: Working with Particle Systems

  10:00

  Design fire, smoke, or flame trails using After Effects’ built-in Particle System II. Control birth rate, gravity, direction, and lifespan to create believable motion effects like rocket exhaust or environmental particle simulations.

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  Using Video as Track Mattes Alpha

  Lesson 11: Using Video as Track Mattes

  8:18

  Harness alpha mattes to blend videos and control visibility using transparency. Learn how to key out green screen footage, apply it as a mask, and animate both matte and background layers for professional compositing.

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  Using Video as Track Mattes Luma

  Lesson 11: Using Video as Track Mattes

  9:36

  Create complex composites by using luminance values to drive transparency. Adjust contrast, use thresholds, and pre-compose footage to build artistic effects where light and dark areas define visible regions of your composition.

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  Creating Realistic Motion Motion Sketch

  Lesson 12: Creating Realistic Motion

  8:25

  Capture organic, hand-drawn motion using the Motion Sketch tool. Draw movement directly with your mouse or stylus to record keyframes, adjust smoothing and capture speed, and create realistic paths for objects like rockets or planets.

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  Creating Realistic Motion Trace Path

  Lesson 12: Creating Realistic Motion

  12:08

  Create smooth, organic animation paths using After Effects’ Trace Path and Null system. Learn how to generate motion from shape layers, parent objects like rockets to follow dynamic curves, and enhance realism with trim paths, expressions, and subtle motion adjustments.

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  Removing Unwanted Elements: Content Aware Fill

  Lesson 1: Content-Aware Object Removal

  10:00

  Remove unwanted objects from video using masks, mask tracking, and Content-Aware Fill in Adobe After Effects.

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  Content Aware Fill: Using a Reference Frame

  Lesson 1: Content-Aware Object Removal

  12:22

  Improve Content-Aware Fill results by creating and editing a custom reference frame in Photoshop.

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  Creating a Point Tracker

  Lesson 2: Point Motion Tracking

  10:00

  Create a point tracker in After Effects to analyze motion and attach graphics to moving objects.

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  Applying Tracking Data

  Lesson 2: Point Motion Tracking

  8:31

  Apply motion tracking data to graphics using null objects and parenting techniques in After Effects.

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  Creating a Garbage Matte

  Lesson 3: Green Screen & Chroma Keying

  8:15

  Create a garbage matte to isolate subjects and remove excess green screen areas before keying.

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  Using Keylight

  Lesson 3: Green Screen & Chroma Keying

  10:00

  Use the Keylight effect in After Effects to remove green screen backgrounds with precision.

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  Color Matching

  Lesson 3: Green Screen & Chroma Keying

  6:47

  Match foreground and background lighting using adjustment layers, blur, threshold, and tint effects in After Effects.

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  Troubleshooting

  Lesson 3: Green Screen & Chroma Keying

  11:27

  Troubleshoot common chroma key issues such as color spill, lost detail, and uneven backgrounds.

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  Using Transform Tracking

  Lesson 4: Planar Motion Tracking with Mocha

  10:00

  Track position, scale, and rotation using the Mocha AE plugin for advanced motion tracking in After Effects.

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  Applying Tracking Data

  Lesson 4: Planar Motion Tracking with Mocha

  9:31

  Transfer Mocha tracking data to a null object and apply it to replacement graphics in After Effects.

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  Corner Tracking

  Lesson 5: Advanced Mocha Tracking

  10:00

  Track screen surfaces using Mocha AE’s corner pin (four-point) tracking for realistic screen replacement in After Effects.

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  Corner Pinning

  Lesson 5: Advanced Mocha Tracking

  7:27

  Apply Mocha corner pin tracking data to a solid layer for accurate screen replacement in After Effects.

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  Chroma Keying

  Lesson 5: Advanced Mocha Tracking

  6:08

  Refine screen replacements by combining Mocha tracking with chroma keying techniques in After Effects.

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  Dealing with Occlusions

  Lesson 5: Advanced Mocha Tracking

  23:47

  Handle occlusions in Mocha tracking by creating animated occlusion masks that prevent tracking errors.

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  Applying the Effect

  Lesson 6: 3D Camera Tracking in After Effects

  10:00

  Apply the 3D Camera Tracker in After Effects to analyze camera movement and generate a virtual 3D camera.

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  Nulls to Track Points

  Lesson 6: 3D Camera Tracking in After Effects

  10:00

  Create null objects from 3D track points to position graphics precisely within a tracked scene.

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  Text to Track Points

  Lesson 6: 3D Camera Tracking in After Effects

  14:27

  Add 3D text to tracked surfaces using After Effects 3D Camera Tracker.

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  Solid to Track Points

  Lesson 6: 3D Camera Tracking in After Effects

  9:27

  Place solids on tracked planes to align graphics with floors, walls, or other surfaces in 3D space.

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  Lights and a Shadow Catcher

  Lesson 6: 3D Camera Tracking in After Effects

  10:12

  Enhance 3D camera-tracked scenes with lights and shadow catchers for realistic compositing.

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  Creating Facial Outlines

  Lesson 7: Face Tracking with Masks

  9:46

  Track faces automatically using After Effects' built-in mask face tracking to blur or color correct moving subjects.

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  Refining Facial Features

  Lesson 7: Face Tracking with Masks

  12:17

  Perform advanced face tracking with detailed analysis to capture facial features like eyes, nose, and mouth for precise graphic placement.

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  Rotobrush

  Lesson 8: Rotoscoping Techniques

  10:00

  Isolate moving subjects using the Roto Brush tool to create clean foreground cutouts without a green screen.

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  Rotoscoping: Manual

  Lesson 8: Rotoscoping Techniques

  19:21

  Create manual rotoscoping masks frame by frame when automatic tools fail, or when backgrounds are complex.

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  Stabilizing Shaky Footage

  Lesson 9: Stabilizing Shaky Footage

  7:42

  Stabilize handheld video using Warp Stabilizer in After Effects to smooth unwanted camera movement.

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  Adding 3D Model

  Lesson 10: Integrating 3D Models into Tracked Footage

  10:54

  Import and integrate real 3D models (GLTF/OBJ/GLB) into camera-tracked footage using the Advanced 3D renderer.

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  Working With Track Mattes

  Lesson 11: Track Mattes & Compositing Workflows

  17:09

  Use alpha and luma track mattes to reveal video, images, and animations through text or high-contrast footage.

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