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Planning, References, and Storyboarding
Learn how to plan your project before opening After Effects. Choose the right visual references, organize your ideas, and build clear storyboards to guide the entire editing process.
Dynamic Character Animation
Bring illustrations to life by adding movement, expression, and personality in After Effects. Learn practical techniques to make characters feel dynamic and natural, not stiff or flat.
In-Depth Compositing Explained
Develop a deeper understanding of compositing by working with color, lighting, and visual elements to blend assets naturally and create clean, realistic results.
Getting the Most Out of Your Plugins
Learn how each plugin works at a deeper level so you can use them more intentionally and get stronger results in less time.
Text Animation Mastery
Explore a range of text animation techniques in After Effects, from simple motion to more complex styles. Build typography that feels dynamic and expressive.
Workflow and Project Organization
Build an efficient editing workflow and project structure. Keep files and compositions organized so you can work faster and handle complex projects with confidence.
- Section 01
Orientation
01. Orientation- Instructor introduction: history, achievements, and portfolio - Class objectives and learning outcomes - Software overview: After Effects as the core tool, with PureRef, Figma, PowerPoint, and Clip Studio Paint as supporting tools
- Section 02
After Effects Basics, References & Storyboarding
02. Composition Settings, Layers & Basic Movements- How to set resolution, frame rate, and duration - Theory on frame rates - Layer types: nulls, adjustment layers, camera, shapes, and solids - Transform properties: position, scale, opacity, rotation, and anchor point
03. Motion Fundamentals- Demonstrating simple movements using objects - Principles of motion
04. References & Storyboarding- Why references determine speed and quality - Storyboarding for motion, including beats, timing, and ideas - Types of references: motion, color, and composition - Building reference boards in PureRef - Converting references into simple storyboards - Defining your scene goals
05. Music Selection & Mood Development- Music selection and its reasoning - The importance of music - Defining the mood
- Section 03
Compositing Fundamentals & Plugins
06. Scene Planning & Visual Build-Up- Blocking scenes based on the storyboard - Timing and pacing between scenes
07. Compositing Techniques- Basic effects used for compositing - Using light and shadow in 2D compositing - Depth creation - Camera angles and framing
08. Essential After Effects Plugins & Practical Usage- Popular and widely used plugins: BCC, Sapphire, and Magic Bullet Looks - Why experimenting with plugins is crucial - Recreating specific effects
09. Advanced Compositing for the Final Product- Applying compositing techniques to the final product - Timelapse editing
- Section 04
Character Animation (Puppet & Rigging)
10. Illustration Preparation & Layer Separation- Preparing illustrations for animation - Common body parts to separate - Naming and organizing layers properly
11. Character Animation with the Puppet Tool- Adding head, hand, and body movement - Using expressions - Making characters feel alive, not robotic or stiff
- Section 05
Making Effects/VFX & Integrating into Scenes
12. Particle Systems & Ways to Create Particles- Particle systems such as CC Particle World - Shape-based fake particles - Particle settings including motion, lifespan, and randomness control
13. Visual Enhancement with Effect Add-Ons- Fractal Noise for textures, backgrounds, and distortion - Glow and blur - Effect stacking and avoiding overuse of effects
14. Creating a 2D Motion Environment- Creating environments with the theories covered in previous lessons - Building complex visuals with shapes and plugins - Adjusting to find the best angle
15. Creative Transitions & Techniques- One-frame transition techniques - Basic transitions: scale in/out and position left/right - Choosing transitions based on timing and individual scenes - Unique transitions such as zooming eye and flying paper
16. Creating Particles, Shapes & Adding Effects for the Final Product- Timelapse of finishing the final product
- Section 06
Color Correction & Color Grading
17. Color Correction & Neutralizing Color- Lumetri Color overview - Types of color plugins and how to choose them - Levels, contrast, and exposure balance
18. Color Grading vs. Color Correction- Difference between color correction and color grading - Creating mood with color - Consistent grading across scenes
- Section 07
Text Animations
19. Text Compositing Rules & Text Animation Basics- Eye direction and composition balance - When text adds value vs. when it distracts - Choosing fonts based on mood - Font hierarchy
20. Various Ways to Create Text Animations & Typography Techniques- Creating complex and simple text animations - Text hierarchy guide
21. Adding Text Animation for the Final Product- Timelapse of finishing the final text animations
- Section 08
Final Touches & Adjustments
22. Camera Movements & Shakes- Organic camera movement - Smooth and chaotic shakes - Adding natural shakes that aren't distracting
23. Final Polish & Visual Refinement- Using assets and overlays wisely - Final export settings - Effect adjustments - Final color matching
24. Completing the Full Edit- Timelapse of finishing the final product
25. Final Review & Exporting- Quality control - Export settings
- Section 09
Outro
26. Conclusion & Key Takeaways- Learning summary and recap - Tips on building strong visuals that hook viewers - Importance of the "hook" in videos - Simplicity vs. complexity
27. Future Growth & Improvements- Why relying on presets limits growth - Quality over quantity: the importance of taking your time - Practice and experience as the best methods for improvement - Mastering one software vs. having surface-level knowledge of many - Understanding software deeply to create exactly what you want
This course will use:
- Adobe After Effects (2020 or later recommended)
- Clip Studio Paint or Photoshop (latest version)
- PureRef (latest version)
Please purchase and install these programs for an optimized chapter experience.
*These programs and/or materials will not be provided with the chapter.
