School of Motion Courses

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

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

After Effects 26 Drops and The Motion Designer DNA Test - Motion Mondays

Discover After Effects 26.0's native 3D tools, 2026 motion design predictions, AI workflows, free plugins, and industry insights in this weekly motion design roundup.

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

The One AI Tool 3D Artists Actually Want and VFX on Your iPhone - Motion Mondays

Discover AI retopology tools, iPhone VFX workflows, and the latest motion design innovations transforming 3D artistry and visual effects production.

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

Maxon's Major Cloner Upgrade and Cavalry's New Deformers - Motion Mondays

Discover the latest motion graphics updates: Maxon's cloner upgrades, Cavalry's new deformers, Cascadeur's AI animation tools, and industry trends shifting toward practical creativity.

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

Photoshop's Big Update, Rive's Real-Time 3D and AI Render Engines - Motion Mondays

Explore the latest motion design updates: Photoshop's new features, Rive's 3D capabilities, AI render engines, and industry insights from School of Motion's weekly roundup.

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

Houdini for Motion Design - Procedural Workflow Explained

Discover Houdini's procedural workflow for motion graphics - learn non-destructive modeling, node-based systems, and dynamic parameter control for endless creative iterations.

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

Motion Design Industry News and Tool Updates - Apple Creator Studio, Maxon Digital Twin, and Creative Software Developments

Discover Apple's affordable creative suite alternative, Maxon's Digital Twin breakthrough, free After Effects tools, and industry updates in this motion design roundup.

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

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

3D Drawings in After Effects and Voxel Tools for Cinema 4D - Motion Mondays

Explore 3D animation techniques from Severance's title sequence to voxel tools in Cinema 4D, plus insights on Character Creator 5, Midjourney V7, and creating illustrated 3D buildings in After Effects.

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

3 Animation Principles to Transform Your Blender Work

Master three essential animation principles in Blender: squash & stretch for realistic weight, overlapping action for fluid motion, and timing & spacing for professional polish.

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

The Uncomfortable Truth about AI and Motion Design - Motion Mondays Special Edition

Explore AI's real impact on motion design, from breakthrough tools like Google's Veo 3 to industry adoption secrets and future predictions for creative professionals.

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

Blender Goes iPad and Photoshop's Game Changer - Motion Mondays

Discover the latest motion graphics tools: Blender's iPad launch, Photoshop's AI Harmonize tool, real-time liquid simulations, and industry insights on AI workflows in animation.

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

Cinema 4D Liquid Simulations - Complete Tutorial and Production Testing

Explore Cinema 4D's new liquid simulation system through real-world testing, covering water and viscous fluids, mesh creation, rendering workflows, and production-ready techniques.

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

After Effects Camera Rig and Real Paint Physics - Motion Mondays

Discover the latest motion graphics tools including free After Effects camera controls, realistic digital paint mixing technology, and AI-powered animation updates.

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