School of Motion Courses

Adobe MAX's Craziest Reveals - After Effects Upgrades and The Mill is Back - Motion Mondays

Discover Adobe MAX 2025's wildest reveals, After Effects Beta 26 upgrades, AI tools, and industry news in this comprehensive motion design roundup.

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

Blender 5.0's Photoshop-like Compositing and New After Effects Cloner Tool - Motion Mondays

Explore Blender 5.0's new compositing tools, After Effects cloning updates, Unreal Engine studio setups, and the latest motion graphics innovations in this weekly roundup.

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

Figma for Motion Designers - Intro to Figma and FigJam

Explore Figma's potential for motion design: storyboarding, vector assets, and integration with After Effects. Learn key features like Auto Layout and Components to enhance your workflow.

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

How to Rig a 3D Model in Cinema 4D

Learn to rig a 3D character in Cinema 4D, covering antenna, body, and wing rigging, user data setup, mirroring techniques, and organization tips for efficient character animation.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 4 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Intro to Interactive Animation in Rive - UI Animation Tool

Explore UI animation with Rive: Learn Figma design, Rive's features, and interactive animation techniques. Gain skills for creating engaging web and app experiences as a motion designer.

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

Create an Eye Reveal Animation Using Blend Modes, Shape Layers and Parenting

Learn to create an eye reveal animation using blend modes, shape layers, and parenting in After Effects. Master techniques for crafting unique visuals and fluid motion in this hands-on tutorial.

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

Create This Viral VFX Shot - After Effects Compositing Tricks

Learn to recreate viral VFX shots using After Effects compositing techniques. Master filming, keying, looping, and adding impact effects to create stunning visual illusions for social media videos.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 2 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

3D Character Design in Illustrator - Turn Your 2D Designs into 3D

Learn to transform 2D vector art into 3D character designs using Illustrator. Explore texture mapping, 3D modeling techniques, and exporting to other 3D applications for enhanced design capabilities.

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

Graph Editor - Perfect Ball Bounce - Animation in After Effects

Master the graph editor in After Effects to create realistic ball bounce animations. Learn timing, spacing, and advanced techniques for smooth, professional-looking motion graphics.

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

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

Getting Started with Pyro Fire Simulation

Explore Cinema 4D's new Pyro fire simulation system. Learn to create, customize, and render realistic and stylized fire and smoke effects using various tools and techniques.

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

How to Design Titles - Compositing and Composition - Design Hacks for Video Editors

Learn to design compelling titles using grid layouts, stabilization, roto, keying, and the Rule of Thirds in After Effects. Master advanced techniques for creating professional-looking video titles without relying on presets or templates.

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

Tips to Choose and Layout Fonts - Design Hacks for Video Editors

Learn essential font selection and layout techniques for video editors, including contrast, simplicity, hierarchy, and measurement units. Improve your design skills with practical tips and guidelines.

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

Choosing Colors That Pop - Design Hacks for Video Editors

Learn to choose impactful colors for video design using Value Structure. Enhance readability, make designs pop, and eliminate guesswork in color selection for more effective visual communication.

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

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