Learn how to use visual effects, animation, and cinematic techniques to bring designs to life and make the unbelievable real. Explore the fundamentals of motion graphics using industry-standard applications.
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Learn principles and best practices of design and animation.
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Explore the fundamental concepts behind 3D effects.
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Practice with exercises in After Effects and CINEMA 4D.
Courses
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1
Learning Motion Graphics13mLearning Motion Graphics
By: Rob Garrott
Find out how to get started in motion graphics. Learn what it takes to build a successful career in motion graphics and VFX.
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2
Animation Foundations: Fundamentals42mAnimation Foundations: Fundamentals
By: George Maestri
Learn the basic physics and motion principles that lie behind your 2D or 3D world, and time-tested techniques for bringing your animations to life.
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3
After Effects: Principles of Motion Graphics1h 21mAfter Effects: Principles of Motion Graphics
By: Ian Robinson
Get an overview of core motion graphics principles within the framework of an After Effects tool set.
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4
Typography: Type in Motion41mTypography: Type in Motion
By: Ina Saltz
Explore best practices behind type in motion, and discover how to influence story and mood with typeface choices, movement, pacing, and special effects.
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5
Advanced Motion Graphics2h 5mAdvanced Motion Graphics
By: Eran Stern
Learn about how to take your skills to the next level by building, editing, and stylizing your compositions in Adobe After Effects.
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The Art of Rotoscoping3h 14mThe Art of Rotoscoping
By: Eran Stern
Turn your video footage into a work of art. Learn the basics of rotoscoping to build creative effects and to isolate video elements for compositing or VFX.
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Introduction to 3D4h 6mIntroduction to 3D
By: George Maestri
Learn the basic concepts underlying all 3D modeling and rendering software: navigating 3D space, modeling, texturing, rendering, and more.
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Introduction to 3D in After Effects1h 46mIntroduction to 3D in After Effects
By: Ian Robinson
Explore the different methods for working in 3D in After Effects, as well as when to use each one.
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Cinema 4D: Principles of Motion Graphics2h 29mCinema 4D: Principles of Motion Graphics
By: Ian Robinson
Learn the basics of motion graphics as they apply to Cinema 4D. Discover how to use typography, color, textures, lighting, and transitions and the rich mograph toolset in C4D.
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Cinema 4D R23 Essential Training: VFX2h 22mCinema 4D R23 Essential Training: VFX
By: Andy Needham
Explore the Cinema 4D workflow for visual effects (VFX). Learn how to use C4D R23 for tracking, lighting, rendering, compositing, and more.
Instructors
Rob Garrott
I'm a Katamari ball of learning, creating cool things, building relationships, and helping people.
George Maestri
Writer | Director | Animator
Ian Robinson
Ina Saltz
Instructor, LinkedIn Learning; Professor Emeritus, CCNY; Author: Typography Essentials; Body Type I & II
Eran Stern
Motion Design Educator | SternFX
Andy Needham
Freelance Senior Motion Designer | Cinema 4D, Redshift, Particles, After Effects | LinkedIn Learning Instructor | Maxon Cinema 4D Master Trainer