Dynamic Impact: After Effects Animation Primer

Learn After Effects basics with Dynamic Impact: Animation Primer for confident, creative motion design mastery.

Overview

Dynamic Impact: After Effects Animation Primer introduces you to the essential tools and techniques in Adobe After Effects, designed for beginners aiming to create engaging motion graphics and animations. This course breaks down complex concepts into clear, manageable lessons, helping you build confidence and creativity from the ground up.

Throughout the course, you’ll explore key features like keyframing, layering, and effects application, allowing you to develop your own dynamic animations. Whether you want to enhance video projects or develop skills for digital storytelling, this primer will give you a solid foundation to animate with flair and precision.

Learning Outcomes

• Understand After Effects interface and workspace organisation quickly.
• Create smooth animations using keyframes and timeline controls effectively.
• Apply various effects and presets to enhance visual storytelling.
• Manage layers and compositions to structure complex animation projects.
• Export animated videos in formats suitable for multiple platforms.
• Troubleshoot common animation issues and optimise project workflow.

Who is this Course For

• Beginners interested in motion design and digital animation creation.
• Content creators wanting to add animation to video projects.
• Marketing professionals seeking engaging visual content skills.
• Graphic designers expanding their skills into animation software.
• Freelancers aiming to offer basic motion graphics services.
• Students exploring digital media and animation foundations.
• Social media managers creating eye-catching promotional content.
• Anyone curious about After Effects without prior experience.

Career Path

• Motion Graphics Designer — Average UK salary: £30,000
• Video Editor with Animation Skills — Average UK salary: £28,000
• Digital Content Creator — Average UK salary: £27,000
• Multimedia Designer — Average UK salary: £29,000
• Social Media Video Producer — Average UK salary: £26,000
• Junior Animation Artist — Average UK salary: £25,000