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Explore Motion Graphics and Visual Effects

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Overview

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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.
  • Learn principles and best practices of design and animation.
  • Explore the fundamental concepts behind 3D effects.
  • Practice with exercises in After Effects and CINEMA 4D.

Syllabus

Courses under this program:
Course 1: Learning Motion Graphics
-Find out how to get started in motion graphics. Learn what it takes to build a successful career in motion graphics and VFX.

Course 2: Animation Foundations: Fundamentals
-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.

Course 3: After Effects: Principles of Motion Graphics
-Get an overview of core motion graphics principles within the framework of an After Effects tool set.

Course 4: Typography: Type in Motion
-Explore best practices behind type in motion, and discover how to influence story and mood with typeface choices, movement, pacing, and special effects.

Course 5: Advanced Motion Graphics
-Learn about how to take your skills to the next level by building, editing, and stylizing your compositions in Adobe After Effects.

Course 6: The Art of Rotoscoping
-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.

Course 7: Introduction to 3D
-Learn the basic concepts underlying all 3D modeling and rendering software: navigating 3D space, modeling, texturing, rendering, and more.

Course 8: Learning After Effects
-Get an introduction to the industry-standard motion graphics application from Adobe.

Course 9: Learning Cinema 4D
-Learn how Cinema 4D works, so you can take on more challenging graphic art or design projects with confidence.

Course 10: Cinema 4D R23 Essential Training: VFX
-Explore the Cinema 4D workflow for visual effects (VFX). Learn how to use C4D R23 for tracking, lighting, rendering, compositing, and more.

Taught by

Rob Garrott, George Maestri, Alan Demafiles, George Maestri, Craig Whitaker and Edward Hassenfratz

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