School of Motion Courses

Tricks for Creating a Hand-Drawn Look in After Effects

Learn techniques to create hand-drawn animations in After Effects, including roughen edges, noise shadows, shading, and textures, for organic and visually appealing results.

• YouTube
• 25 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Getting Started with Wave and Taper in After Effects

Learn to create dynamic, wavy hair animations using After Effects' shape menu. Master taper and wave stroke effects to bring characters to life without plugins or frame-by-frame animation.

• YouTube
• 31 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Intro to Expression Rigs in After Effects

Learn to create flexible rigs in After Effects using expressions. Master angle, checkbox, and slider controls to automate tasks and build dynamic animations efficiently.

• YouTube
• 35 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Beyond the Basics of After Effects - Intermediate Skills - Adobe MAX 2020 Presentation

Discover advanced After Effects techniques for motion design, including pre-production, cross-app workflows, and efficiency tips to elevate your projects and streamline your creative process.

• YouTube
• 26 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Add Motion to Your Design Toolkit - Learn to Animate in After Effects

Discover the power of motion design and learn essential animation techniques in After Effects to enhance your design skills and expand career opportunities.

• YouTube
• 30 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Advanced Shape Layer Techniques in After Effects - With Alex Deaton

Learn advanced shape layer techniques in After Effects to streamline your workflow, reduce clutter, and create more efficient animations using groups, merge paths, and simple path expressions.

• YouTube
• 23 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Piloting Drones with Cinema 4D, Featuring Hobbes

Explore how Cinema 4D and drones create real-world motion graphics in a music video. Learn about challenges, techniques, and the future of aerial displays from industry experts.

• YouTube
• 55 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

MoGraph Unboxing - After Effects and Cinema 4D Project Files from the Short Film, "Bumble"

Unboxing of After Effects and Cinema 4D project files from "Bumble" short film, revealing advanced motion design techniques, 3D-to-2D aesthetics, and creative problem-solving in animation production.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 9 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Joystick and Slider Style Workflow in Cinema 4D

Learn to replicate the popular Joystick n' Sliders workflow in Cinema 4D, using pose morph tags to create complex character animations with simple controls for eyebrows and mouth movements.

• YouTube
• 40 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

How to Use Spring Objects and Dynamic Controllers in Cinema 4D

Learn to create dynamic bobblehead rigs in Cinema 4D using spring objects, dynamic tags, and controllers. Master advanced techniques for realistic character animation and physics-based effects.

• YouTube
• 45 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Using Cinema 4D Art for Augmented Reality with Adobe Aero

Learn to create immersive AR experiences using Cinema 4D animations and Adobe Aero, with no coding required. Transform 3D objects into interactive AR content easily, opening new possibilities for motion designers.

• YouTube
• 33 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

How to Create an Infinite Mirror Room

Learn to create mesmerizing infinite mirror room effects in Cinema 4D and OctaneRender. Master techniques for reflective boxes, camera manipulation, and intricate geometric patterns to produce stunning visuals.

• YouTube
• 53 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Mixamo Character Animation in Cinema 4D - Enhanced with R21

Learn to enhance Mixamo character animations in Cinema 4D R21 using the new control rig, enabling powerful customization and control over mocap animations for your motion design projects.

• YouTube
• 23 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Create Beautiful 3D Text with Cinema 4D Caps & Bevels

Explore Cinema 4D R21's enhanced Caps and Bevels feature for creating stunning 3D text and objects. Learn efficient workflow techniques and unlock new design possibilities.

• YouTube
• 26 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Cinema 4D Lite vs Cinema 4D Studio

Explore key differences between Cinema 4D Lite and Studio versions, covering interface, tools, and capabilities. Learn how to access and utilize Lite through Creative Cloud for 3D design.

• YouTube
• 28 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video