School of Motion Courses

The Secret to Creating Dynamic Bends in After Effects

Learn to create dynamic bends in After Effects using a simple if/else expression. Master this technique to automate complex animations, saving time and effort in your motion graphics projects.

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

3 Features Pointing to the Future of After Effects - 3D System, Master Properties, and Libraries

Explore After Effects' future with new 3D system, Master Properties, and Libraries. Learn powerful features for enhanced motion design workflows and improved productivity.

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

Designing the Super Bowl in Unreal Engine - Behind the Scenes with Marcos Vaz

Explore the creation of Super Bowl LVIII graphics using Unreal Engine with designer Marcos Vaz. Learn about the process, challenges, and future of real-time graphics in broadcast television.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 12 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Mastering the Business of Motion Design - Strategies for Success

Strategies for building a successful motion design business, including client acquisition, pricing, marketing, and standing out in the industry. Insights from Hayley Akins of MotionHatch.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 8 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Unreal Engine to After Effects Workflow for Motion Design

Learn to integrate Unreal Engine with After Effects for powerful 3D motion design. Master importing assets, creating environments, animating, rendering, and compositing for enhanced visual effects.

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

ZBrush on iPad - First Look and Sculpting Demo

Explore Maxon's ZBrush for iPad: powerful 3D sculpting on-the-go. Tour new UI, customization options, and sculpting capabilities with industry expert EJ Hassenfratz.

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

Rive and the Future of Interactive Design

Explore Rive's potential in interactive design with CEO Guido Rosso. Learn about its features, capabilities, and advantages over traditional tools for creating dynamic, responsive vector graphics and animations.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 34 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The 3 Most Important Tools in After Effects - Beginner's Guide to Animation

Learn to create social media animations using After Effects' essential tools: shapes, masks, and keyframes. Perfect for beginners, this tutorial guides you through building an impressive animation from scratch.

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

Character Design Fundamentals - Insights from Emma Gillette

Explore character design with illustrator Emma Gillette, covering psychology, shape language, anatomy, and techniques. Gain insights on illustration as a career and pushing through creative challenges.

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

Textures, Photoshop, and the Creative Journey - From Music to Visual Design

Explore Brady Erickson's creative journey from musician to visual artist, gaining insights on design skills, Photoshop techniques, and texture creation to enhance your own design projects.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 17 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Insanely Easy Character Animation in After Effects - Step-by-Step Tutorial

Step-by-step guide to character animation in After Effects using Duik plugin, covering joint creation, rigging, and animation techniques for a stop motion look.

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

Create Your First Digital Sculpture in ZBrush for iPad - Character Creation Tutorial

Master digital sculpting fundamentals while creating a charming elephant using ZBrush for iPad - from basic tools and interface navigation to advanced techniques like lighting, rendering, and adding fine details.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 5 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

From DreamWorks to Viral VFX - Daniel Hashimoto's Journey in Visual Effects

Dive into Daniel "Hashi" Hashimoto's journey from home VFX experiments to DreamWorks and viral fame. Explore colorblind VFX techniques, After Effects mastery, AI's impact on creativity, and the challenges of content creation.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 12 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Bringing Rigged 3D Characters into After Effects - Advanced Animation Tutorial

Master the workflow of importing rigged 3D characters into After Effects, from preparation and export to adding lights, HDRIs, and effects while creating stunning animations with enhanced 3D capabilities.

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

Creating Melting Effects with Cinema 4D Particle Systems - Tutorial

Master the art of creating organic melting animations using Cinema 4D's particle system. Learn essential techniques for liquid simulations, field controls, and volumetric effects for stunning motion design.

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