Parallax Animation with AI and After Effects
A course by Darwin Pacheco , Designer and Animator
Create 2.5D parallax animation using AI image generation, Photoshop layer masking, After Effects camera and depth
Learn to create immersive 2.5D parallax animation from a single still image, combining AI image generation with professional post‑production in Photoshop and After Effects. Throughout the course, you develop a complete motion sequence, designing depth, camera movements, and cinematic lighting to transform flat artwork into a dynamic, multi‑layer scene.
You start by generating concept art with AI using Freepik, refining prompts to control subject, environment, lighting, and style for animation‑ready compositions. You then upscale images for higher resolution and prepare them in Photoshop, where you sharpen details, separate elements into layers, and use Firefly generative fill and advanced selection tools to cleanly rebuild backgrounds. Next, you move to After Effects to import layered PSD files, convert them to 3D layers, position each plane in Z‑space, and set up cameras, depth of field, lights, and keyframes to produce a smooth parallax animation. Finally, you add color correction, grain, and rendering settings to finish a polished motion design piece ideal for reels, title sequences, and visual storytelling.
This course is designed for illustrators, motion designers, animators, graphic designers, content creators, and anyone interested in digital art, visual effects, or AI‑assisted creative workflows who wants to integrate parallax, compositing, and cinematic camera work into their projects.
What will you learn in this online course?
7 lessons & 2 downloads
- 100% positive reviews (1)
- 86 students
- 7 lessons (1h 6m)
- 2 additional resources (1 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: Spanish, German, English, French, Indonesian, Italian, Dutch, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Turkish
- Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch · Turkish · Romanian · Indonesian
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
Recommended software & tools for this course
Adobe After Effects
Adobe Photoshop
Freepik
Magnific
Nano BananaWho is this online course for?
People curious about parallax animation using AI images, Photoshop and After Effects, such as illustrators, motion designers, content creators, students or hobbyists seeking cinematic depth for social media pieces, reels, music videos, client work or personal projects
Requirements and materials
You only need basic computer skills, a computer capable of running Photoshop, After Effects and an internet browser, plus a stable internet connection and access to Freepik and Adobe tools, no extensive prior knowledge required
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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Darwin Pacheco
A course by Darwin Pacheco
Darwin is a Peruvian designer and animator with experience in working with the most salient studios, production studios, and agencies in Peru. This has led him to participate in projects with clients like Uber, Abaco, TVPerú, Canal J, among others.
One of Darwin’s great passions is creating a visual language through design and animation. He hasn’t stopped investigating the subject since he discovered it. Since making the shift to freelance, he dedicates most of his time exploring the realm of visual communication possibilities with this creative discipline.
Content
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Parallax Animation with AI and After Effects
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Welcome and Course Overview
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What Is the Parallax Effect?
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Generating Prompts in Freepik
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Upscaling Images with Magnific
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Photoshop Cutouts and Generative Fill
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Animating in After Effects: Basics
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Animating Parallax and Rendering in After Effects
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Final project
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Adobe After Effects
Adobe Photoshop
Freepik
Magnific
Nano Banana
Interesantisimo y muy facil de seguir, explicaciones claras.