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Decoding Motion Graphics: Adding Motion to Graphic Design

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Learn the fundamentals of motion graphics in this 24-minute tutorial led by Adobe Certified Instructor Luisa Winters. Discover how to translate your existing Photoshop and Illustrator skills into dynamic animations using After Effects. Explore essential motion graphics terminology, understand the After Effects workflow, and create a simple animation starting with Photoshop and Illustrator assets. Master the process of exporting finished animations and expand your creative toolkit to include motion design techniques.

Syllabus

Introduction
Composition
Import Files
Import Illustrator Files
Create a New Composition
Timeline
Keyframe
After Effects
Photoshop
Animating Text
Animating Illustrator
Exporting

Taught by

Adobe Creative Cloud

Reviews

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    Sumit Mandal
    I absolutely love their Motion Graphic Designer course! The content is incredibly well-structured and engaging, making even complex concepts easy to understand. What really stood out to me was their way of teaching — calm, clear, and truly passionate. Their communication style keeps you motivated, and they break down every technique in a practical, beginner-friendly way. Each module flows smoothly into the next, and the hands-on projects helped me apply what I learned immediately. The instructors really know their craft, and their attention to detail shows. I’ve grown a lot creatively and technically thanks to this amazing course. Highly recommended!
  • Very practical and straight to the point. It was a great experience finding this video. Although I would have loved some aspects a little longer, I loved how straight to the point this whole composition was.

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