Introduction to After Effects
By Carlos "Zenzuke" Albarrán , Director and motion grapher
Joined January 2009
Learn After Effects from scratch and master the leading motion graphics and post-production software on the market
Learn After Effects from scratch and master the leading motion graphics and post-production software on the market
Joined January 2009
Domestika Basics · 5 courses included
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Course 1 - Basic Concepts: Workflow, Timeline, and Masks
By Carlos "Zenzuke" Albarrán
An introduction to motion graphics in After Effects
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Course 2 - 3D Space: Layers, Cameras, Lights, and Depth
By Carlos "Zenzuke" Albarrán
Discover what 3D space is in After Effects and how to use it
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Course 3 - Motion Graphics: Shape Layers and Text Animators
By Carlos "Zenzuke" Albarrán
Motion graphics and text animation with After Effects
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Course 4 - Post-production: Effects and Animation Applied to Real Footage
By Carlos "Zenzuke" Albarrán
Video post-production and image processing with After Effects
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Course 5 - Beyond the Basics: Introduction to Advanced After Effects
By Carlos "Zenzuke" Albarrán
Advanced techniques and professional tips for working with After Effects
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.
- 97% positive reviews (4.8K)
- 285,125 students
- 61 lessons (14h 2m)
- 5 courses
- 62 downloads (30 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: Spanish
- Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
- Level: Beginner
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- Updated on 04/08/2020
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Carlos Albarrán (Zenzuke) has more than a decade of experience working as a creative director, a 2D and 3D animator, and a motion graphics artist. As a co-founder of the motion design studio Maaambo, he regularly collaborates with some of the most prestigious producers and agencies in Spain. He also combines his creative work with teaching and has been sharing his knowledge on motion graphics and 3D animation for over six years at some of the most well-known schools and workshops in Madrid, as well as online with Domestika.
Content
Course 1 - Basic Concepts: Workflow, Timeline, and Masks
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Presentation and basic concepts
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Presentation and basic concepts
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U2
Installation, configuration and interface
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Installation, configuration and interface
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U3
The workflow in After Effects
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The workflow in After Effects 1
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The workflow in After Effects 2
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The workflow in After Effects 3
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Other ways to import PSD and Illustrator
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U4
Working with layers
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Working with layers
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U5
After Effects layer types
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Types of layers in After Effects
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U6
Skins, mattes and blending modes
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Skins, mattes and blending modes 1
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Skins, mattes and blending modes 2
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U7
Effects
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Effects
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U8
Compositions and precompositions
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Compositions and precompositions
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U9
The timeline
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Timeline 1
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Timeline 2
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Timeline 3
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U10
Behind The Scenes, basic
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Behind The Scenes, Basics 1
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Behind The Scenes, Basics 2
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U11
Practice: Basic Titles
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Practice: Basic Titles 1
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Practice: Basic Titles 2
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Practice: Basic Titles 3
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Course 2 - 3D Space: Layers, Cameras, Lights, and Depth
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U1
Presentation
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Presentation
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U2
Introduction to After Effects 3D Space
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Introduction to After Effects 3D Space
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After Effects update on handling 3D space
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U3
Cameras, lights and shadows
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Cameras, lights and shadows 1
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Cameras, lights and shadows 2
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Cameras, lights and shadows 3
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U4
Some tricks
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Some tricks
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U5
After Effects Cinema 4D Engine
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After Effects Cinema 4D Engine
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U6
3D composition with external renders and Cineware
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3D composition with external renders and Cineware
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U7
Practice: Give depth to a photograph
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Practice: Give depth to a photo 1
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Practice: Give depth to a photo 2
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Course 3 - Motion Graphics: Shape Layers and Text Animators
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U1
Introduction
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Introduction
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U2
Layers of shape
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Layers of shape 1
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Layers of form 2
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Layers of shape 3
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Layers of shape 4
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Layers of shape 5
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U3
Text animation
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Text animation 1
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Text animation 2
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Text animation 3
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U4
Behind The Scenes, Motion Graphics
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Behind The Scenes, Motion Graphics
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U5
Practice: Animation of a logo
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Practice: Animation of a logo 1
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Practice: Animation of a logo 2
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Course 4 - Post-production: Effects and Animation Applied to Real Footage
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U1
Introduction
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Introduction
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U2
Tracking
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Tracking 1
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Tracking 2
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U3
Keying
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Keying 1
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Keying 2
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U4
Rotoscopy
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Rotoscopy 1
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Rotoscopy 2
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U5
Behind The Scenes, postproduction
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Behind The Scenes, postproduction
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U6
Practice: Integration of a title into filmed content
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Practice: Integration of a title into filmed content 1
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Practice: Integration of a title into filmed content 2
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Course 5 - Beyond the Basics: Introduction to Advanced After Effects
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Presentation
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Presentation
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U2
Basic expressions
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Basic expressions 1
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Basic expressions 2
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U3
Behind The Scenes, expressions
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Behind The Scenes, expressions
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U4
Scripts to increase productivity
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Scripts to increase productivity
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How to install scripts in After Effects
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U5
Plugins
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Plugins
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U6
Behind the Scenes, all together
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Behind the Scenes, all together
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About Domestika Basics
Domestika Basics is a series of courses focused on teaching the most commonly used software by creative professionals worldwide.
The content has been meticulously curated and is intended for both students going into a new creative field and more experienced professionals who want to polish their skills.
Learn with the best Domestika teachers through practical lessons, tons of resources, and a progressive difficulty that'll allow you to see results from day one.
Domestika Basics will allow you to step up your professional game and be prepared to score better projects.
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Without prior knowledge.
Domestika Basics gives you everything you need to get started in a new creative field and become an expert in it.
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Focused on the tool.
Discover its main components, techniques, and the tried-and-true methods you need to master it.
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Learn fast
With a straightforward, step-by-step approach, our outstanding professionals will teach you how to get the most out of the program.
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Un curso excelente donde se aprende muchísimo
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A perfect course to master and have deep knowledge about After effects, deep and comprehensive knowledge. I highly recommend this course
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An excellent course that provides comprehensive knowledge. The materials are well-prepared, and the topics are covered in an accessible and engaging way.
alzna
Buen curso, lo compre ya sabiendo conceptos de after y aún así, he aprendido mucho.
Recomendado totalmente.
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