3d Animation Courses

School of Motion

Animation in After Effects - The Power of Animation Principles

Explore animation principles and After Effects basics, including interface navigation, shape creation, keyframing, and spacing techniques for impactful animations.

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

School of Motion

Animating the iPhone 14's Dynamic Island in After Effects - An Animation Workshop

Learn to recreate iPhone 14's Dynamic Island animation in After Effects. Master fundamental principles, shape morphing, graph editing, and advanced techniques for fluid, professional-quality motion graphics.

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

School of Motion

Simple 3D Character Design Using Cinema 4D

Learn to design stylized 3D characters in Cinema 4D, from sketching concepts to modeling, sculpting details, and texturing. Enhance your character creation skills with practical tools and techniques.

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

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How 3D Artists Can Use Procreate

Learn to enhance 3D assets using Procreate on iPad. Explore file formats, model preparation, painting techniques, and texture creation for seamless integration with Cinema 4D.

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

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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

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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

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Create a 3D Room Using Cineware in After Effects

Learn to create a 3D room in After Effects using Cineware and Cinema 4D. Transform a 2D illustration into a dynamic 3D environment with perspective and depth, enhancing visual storytelling.

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

School of Motion

Compositing 3D Assets in After Effects

Learn to seamlessly integrate 3D assets from Cinema 4D into After Effects, mastering compositing techniques for realistic phone animations with advanced lighting and reflections.

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

School of Motion

Stop Motion Animation in After Effects

Learn to create stop-motion paper crumpling transitions in After Effects using Dragonframe software, integrating real-world elements with digital compositing for unique visual effects.

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

School of Motion

Photoshop Animation Water Splash

Learn to create a hand-drawn water splash animation in Photoshop, focusing on timing, overlapping actions, and frame exposures to achieve fluid and visually interesting results.

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

School of Motion

Photoshop Animation Eases

Master frame-by-frame animation easing techniques in Photoshop to create smooth, realistic movements and bring your animations to life with professional-quality motion and timing.

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

School of Motion

Photoshop Animation Compositing

Learn advanced Photoshop animation techniques, including rotoscoping octopus tentacles and compositing splash effects. Enhance your skills in cell animation and create dynamic, fluid motion graphics.

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

School of Motion

MIDI Controlled Animation in After Effects - Part 2

Finish creating audio-controlled animation in After Effects using MIDI data. Learn to separate instruments, import complex MIDI files, and trigger unique animations for each instrument.

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

School of Motion

Quickly Create 3D in After Effects

Learn to create 3D objects in After Effects using native tools. Master techniques for building and animating cubes, exploring animation principles, and enhancing your motion design skills without external plugins.

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

School of Motion

The Predki Animation Trick in After Effects

Learn a quick, versatile animation technique for After Effects. Master the "Predki" move to create dynamic, bouncy animations efficiently, enhancing your motion design toolkit.

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