Design track
VFX & Motion Graphics
The VFX & Motion Graphics course teaches animation, compositing and visual effects in Adobe After Effects and Premiere Pro, so you can produce motion brand assets, explainer videos and effects shots for ads and social video.
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Who is this course for?
Designers, video editors and beginners who want to move into motion and effects work.
What will you be able to do?
- Animate logos, titles and infographics with proper timing and easing
- Composite footage: keying, tracking, rotoscoping, colour matching
- Build an explainer or promo video from script to export
- Deliver in the formats social platforms and broadcasters require
- Finish a showreel of your own work
What does the course cover?
- Motion fundamentals: timing, easing, principles of animation
- After Effects: layers, keyframes, shape animation, expressions
- Logo animation and kinetic typography
- Compositing: keying, 2D and 3D camera tracking, roto, cleanup
- Premiere Pro: editing, sound, colour, export presets
- Showreel project
Which tools are used?
- Adobe After Effects
- Adobe Premiere Pro
- Blender (introduction)
Frequently asked questions
Is this a 3D course?
The core is 2D motion and compositing in After Effects. Blender is introduced for simple 3D elements; it is not a full 3D animation course.
What computer do I need?
A machine that runs After Effects comfortably: 16 GB RAM or more and a dedicated GPU are recommended.
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