After Effects Motion Graphics

Prerequisite: Basic computer skills (Graphic design knowledge helpful but not required)

What you'll learn

• Navigate the After Effects workspace and timeline
• Create animations using keyframes and motion paths
• Design professional text animations and kinetic typography
• Build motion graphics using shape layers
• Perform green screen (chroma key) compositing
• Render and export videos for web and social media

This course includes:

• 1 Final Motion Graphics Project
• 12–16 Hours Live Classes
• Online / Onsite (Physical)
• Motion Graphics Assets & Templates
• Practice Exercises
• Certificate of Completion

Course Content

After Effects Basics

• Introduction to Adobe After Effects
• Workspace & interface overview
• Timeline and composition settings
• Layers and key concepts
• Importing media files:

• Images
• Videos
• Audio

Keyframe Animation & Motion Paths

• Understanding keyframes
• Animating:

• Position
• Scale
• Rotation
• Opacity
  • Motion paths and easing
  • Timing and smooth animation principles
  • Basic camera movement concepts

Text Animation & Kinetic Typography

• Text layers and typography tools
• Creating animated titles
• Kinetic typography effects
• Text presets and animation controls
• Syncing text with music and transitions

Shape Layers & Motion Design

• Working with shape layers
• Creating animated icons and graphics
• Using:

• Stroke
• Fill
• Trim Paths
  • Motion design principles
  • Building clean modern animations

Green Screen & Visual Effects

• Chroma key compositing
• Removing green backgrounds using Keylight
• Background replacement
• Layer blending and masking
• Basic visual effects workflow

Final Project

Project: Animated Promotional Video

Features:

• Animated text and titles
• Motion graphics elements
• Shape animations
• Green screen compositing
• Sound and transitions
• Export-ready final video

Rendering & Export

• Render Queue basics
• Export settings:

• MP4
• MOV
• GIF
  • Resolution settings:
• HD / Full HD
  • Export for:
• YouTube
• Instagram
• TikTok
• Presentations

Requirements

• No prior animation experience required
• Laptop/PC capable of running After Effects

Description

This course introduces students to motion graphics and animation using After Effects. Students will learn animation techniques, typography effects, and video compositing used in media, advertising, and social media content creation.

By the end of this program, learners will be able to create professional animated videos and motion graphics.

Why Choose This Course?

• Industry-standard motion graphics software
• Beginner-friendly animation workflow
• Hands-on creative projects
• Portfolio-ready video content

Activities During Class

• Animating objects and text
• Creating motion graphics
• Editing compositions
• Working with visual effects
• Rendering final videos

Who Is This Course For?

• Beginners in motion graphics
• Graphic designers expanding into animation
• Video editors and content creators
• Social media marketers

Course Highlights

• After Effects Interface
• Keyframe Animation
• Kinetic Typography
• Shape Layer Animation
• Green Screen Compositing
• Video Rendering & Export

🎬 Final Outcome

Students will be able to:
• Create professional motion graphics
• Animate text and visual elements
• Edit and composite videos
• Export videos for multiple platforms
• Build a beginner motion graphics portfolio