School of Motion Courses

Working with Artboards in Photoshop and Illustrator

Learn to use artboards in Photoshop and Illustrator for efficient multi-frame design. Enhance animations by creating and managing multiple canvases within a single document, streamlining your workflow for motion graphics projects.

• YouTube
• 35 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Using Symbols in Adobe Animate

Explore symbol types in Adobe Animate for efficient animation workflows. Learn to create reusable assets, loop animations, and build character rigs to streamline your production process.

• YouTube
• 31 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Creatively Using Text Animators in After Effects

Learn creative techniques for using After Effects text animators to create unique animations, including tapered strokes, path arrows, abstract dot patterns, and 3D extruded rotating designs.

• YouTube
• 31 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Build a Render-Bot in After Effects

Learn to automate After Effects by creating templates and building a render-bot using Dataclay's Templater plugin. Save time on repetitive tasks and streamline your motion design workflow.

• YouTube
• 45 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Adobe Illustrator Tips for Motion Designers

Learn essential Adobe Illustrator techniques for motion design, including blending, path perfection, layering, and creating depth. Enhance your workflow and bring illustrations to life in After Effects.

• YouTube
• 51 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Working With Cameras in After Effects

Comprehensive guide to using cameras in After Effects, covering camera types, settings, and techniques for creating dynamic 3D scenes and realistic camera movements.

• YouTube
• 23 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Creating Multi-Screen Projects in After Effects

Learn techniques for animating multi-screen video displays in After Effects, including project setup, client deliverables, and handling different screen resolutions and shapes for seamless content across multiple displays.

• YouTube
• 26 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Making Giants - The Vines

Learn advanced Cinema 4D techniques for creating animated vines using splines, sweep NURBS, and X-Particles. Master low-poly modeling, tapering, and complex particle systems for realistic plant growth effects.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 18 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Making Giants - The Details

Learn advanced Cinema 4D techniques to enhance 3D scenes with realistic details, improved lighting, and strategic object placement for better visual storytelling and viewer engagement.

• YouTube
• 41 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Making Giants - The Plant

Aprenda a modelar, texturizar e animar uma planta gigante em Cinema 4D, explorando técnicas avançadas de design 3D e rigging para criar movimentos fluidos e orgânicos.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 24 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Making Giants - Compositing

Learn to composite 3D scenes in Nuke, enhancing rendered frames with advanced techniques. Explore multipass EXR files, channel splitting, and color grading to achieve professional-quality visual effects.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 11 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Making Giants - Sound Design

Explore sound design techniques in Premiere Pro for short films, enhancing emotional impact through voiceover selection, audio editing, and professional-quality sound integration.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 8 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Making Giants - Compositing

Aprenda técnicas avançadas de composição em After Effects para adicionar partículas e efeitos visuais sutis que elevam a qualidade e o impacto emocional de uma animação.

• YouTube
• 1 hour
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Morphing Letters in After Effects

Learn to create smooth letter morphs in After Effects using shape layers, keyframes, and animation principles. Master manual techniques for precise control over transitions between letterforms.

• YouTube
• 38 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Advanced Squash and Stretch in After Effects

Learn advanced squash and stretch techniques in After Effects to create unique deformations and add life to animations. Explore the warp effect for dynamic character movements beyond basic scaling.

• YouTube
• 27 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video