Advanced After Effects: Coding for Motion Design
A course by Desmond Du , Motion Designer
Take your motion design skills to the next level by learning to code expressions with JavaScript to create complex animation rigs with style
Take your motion design skills to the next level by learning to code expressions with JavaScript to create complex animation rigs with style
Expressions are snippets of code in JavaScript that allow you to create animations that would be impossible to design manually, and they're one of the most efficient motion design tools in Adobe After Effects. Motion designer Desmond Du has been using expressions while collaborating with the NBA, Turner Classic Movies, Adobe, and Cartoon Network.
In this online course, Desmond teaches you how to code expressions to create complex animation rigs with style and ease. Learn to use a variety of techniques to make a series of abstract geometric animations that will be assembled and composite into the final project.
What will you learn in this online course?
20 lessons & 24 downloads
- 100% positive reviews (91)
- 7,093 students
- 20 lessons (4h 7m)
- 24 additional resources (4 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: English
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- Level: Beginner
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Adobe After EffectsWhat is this course's project?
Animate a 25-second title sequence for a fictional documentary using expressions and mathematical equations to create complex animation rigs.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
This course is aimed at intermediate to advanced After Effects users with basic knowledge of expressions who want to bring coding, math, and science to their creative pieces!
Requirements and materials
All you need is a computer with access to After Effects, and previous experience with the software.
New to Adobe After Effects? In that case, we recommend taking Domestika Basics courses to learn how to use the software: Introduction to After Effects.
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A course by Desmond Du
Desmond Du is a Motion Designer based in Savannah, Georgia. He specializes in animation using JavaScript expression rigging and scripting, procedural workflow, tool kitting, and automation. His past experience includes working in broadcast motion graphics at WarnerMedia Studios for brands and networks such as NBA, Turner Classic Movies, E-League, Cartoon Network, and Bleacher Report. He has also done animation work for clients and studios such as STATE Design, ThinkMojo, Saatchi & Saatchi, MTV, Salesforce, SCAD, and ACI Worldwide.
Although he is passionate about motion design, Desmond finds immense joy and fulfillment in teaching, and believes his mission is to help everyone realize their true potential, and transform their design career for the better! Currently, he is an MFA candidate at the Savannah College of Art and Design, with the aim of teaching professionally at a college level.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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About Me
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Influences
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U2
Introduction to Coding Expressions
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Understanding the Assignment
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The Basics of Coding
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U3
Familiarizing Yourself with Procedural Design
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Step Repetition: Transforming Properties
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Step Repetition: Animating with “valueAtTime”
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Step Repetition: Working with Effects and Layers
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Randomization: Animating Multiple Layers
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Randomization: Displacement
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Generating Number Sequences with For-Loop
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Generative Design: Algorithms
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Generative Design: Procedural Cyber Lines
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U4
Creation of a Sequence Animation
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Compositing
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Adding Type
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Additional Design Assets
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Stylization and Art Direction 1
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Stylization and Art Direction 2
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Faster Workflow with Animation Proxies
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U5
Taking It to the Next Level
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Learning to Learn
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Improvement and Collaborations
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FP
Final project
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Advanced After Effects: Coding for Motion Design
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fagnerkdosh
Ótimo curso, me ajudou bastante!
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deepan0701
Plusfully recommend this
danylemus8
Totalmente recomendado, con técnicas asombrosas y mucho por aprender, adelante!!
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entrenamarte
Es un curso genial. Súper bien explicado. Todo lo que buscaba.
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jplutte
PlusA lot of great information. Sometimes it would be good for him to slow down a bit and clarify his keystrokes.