Introduction to After Effects
A course by Carlos "Zenzuke" AlbarránMotiongrapher
A course by Carlos "Zenzuke" Albarrán, Motiongrapher
Learn After Effects from scratch and master the leading motion graphics and post-production software on the market
From elaborate animation projects to fun GIFs for social media, the leading creative video editing software Adobe After Effects has no limits when it comes to animation design. In this five-course Domestika Basics, learn the ins and outs of the program to start editing and animating like a pro.
Discover a thorough learning method that’s filled with resources to become an expert motion graphics designer. Start by getting to know the interface and the workflow layout in After Effects so you can work efficiently right out of the gate.
Learn how to use two key tools for 2D animation: masks and layers. Then, create different video effects and see how to use text animators and work with expressions.
Understand 3D space, how to control cameras and lights, and how to work with 3D compositions containing different elements imported from other programs.
Finally, Zenzuke shows you his advanced motion graphics tricks and techniques, and shares some useful scripts so you can take your animations to the next level in After Effects.
Technical requirements
⦁ A computer with Windows 7 (or later) or macOS 10.11 El Capitan (or later). ⦁ 8 GB or more of RAM. ⦁ A graphic card less than 5 years old, although an older one might still work. ⦁ Adobe After Effects CC (you can download the free 7-day trial version from the Adobe website).
Featured review
La forma pausada y clara con la que explica Carlos, los ejemplos utilizados y los resultados a los que se llegan, hacen de este curso un gran inicio para la animación con After Effects. La gran ventaja es que si no recuerdas algún detalle, te puedes devolver cuantas veces sea necesario, ya que es tan secuencial y lógico que rápidamente encuentras lo que requiere.
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Reviews
- 2 months ago
soy principiante, considero que es un gran curso, es atrapante y realmente fascinante, aun tengo ganas de seguir aprendiendo.
- 2 months ago
Excelente Curso para mi que soy principiante y bien explicado.
- 2 months ago
Me ayudó
- 2 months ago
Increible curso de After Effects, me deja satisfecho para la creación de reels, TikTok y creación de contenido digital
- strabellimarianePLUS2 months ago
muito bom
Content
- U1
Presentation and basic concepts
- Presentation and basic concepts
- U2
Installation, configuration and interface
- Installation, configuration and interface
- U3
The workflow in After Effects
- The workflow in After Effects 1
- The workflow in After Effects 2
- The workflow in After Effects 3
- Other ways to import PSD and Illustrator
- U4
Working with layers
- Working with layers
- U5
After Effects layer types
- Types of layers in After Effects
- U6
Skins, mattes and blending modes
- Skins, mattes and blending modes 1
- Skins, mattes and blending modes 2
- U7
Effects
- Effects
- U8
Compositions and precompositions
- Compositions and precompositions
- U9
The timeline
- Timeline 1
- Timeline 2
- Timeline 3
- U10
Behind The Scenes, basic
- Behind The Scenes, Basics 1
- Behind The Scenes, Basics 2
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FAQs
This course is designed for users with basic After Effects knowledge who want to deepen their skills in animation, rotoscoping, expressions, and advanced workflows—making it ideal for intermediate learners.
You’ll need After Effects installed (preferably CC 2014 or newer) and basic familiarity with the program. A well-performing computer and access to Adobe Creative Suite are recommended.
You’ll learn how to create looping animations, animated titles, remove green screen backgrounds, integrate text into video, use rotoscoping and expressions, and optimize workflows with layers and plugins.
Yes, the course covers creating and animating professional title credits using After Effects’ text tools and effects.
Yes, you’ll learn chroma key techniques to remove green screen backgrounds and seamlessly integrate your footage.
The course includes hands-on rotoscoping exercises, teaching you how to isolate objects or people to place them into new scenes.
Yes, you’ll learn to use expressions to automate animations and processes, boosting efficiency and creativity in your projects.