Laura Hawk
PLURALSIGHT AUTHOR
Laura is a passionate visual effects and motion graphics author at Pluralsight. Ever since her first exposure to After Effects in college, Laura has had an eternal drive to learn more about motion graphics, and teach others what she has discovered. Laura began working at Digital-Tutors (now a Pluralsight company) as a motion graphics artist, creating visually-appealing advertisements and informative art for the site.
Throughout her time at Digital-Tutors, Laura contributed greatly to both the After Effects and NUKE libraries of content – their own digital David Blaine, breaking down the “movie magic” and sharing it with others. She has also written content for 3D Artist Magazine. Her favorite projects are her two in-depth After Effects introductory courses on Pluralsight, which were each built around training motion artists and VFX artists, respectively. Using her vast skill set, Laura has taught thousands of artists everything from shot-tracking and rotoscoping to motion design. If you ever need to reach out for questions or comments feel free to find Laura on Twitter @LauraHawkDesign.
Courses Authored
93
Topics Authored
Creative Professional
Total Ratings
747
Avg Course Ratings
4.6
Courses by Laura
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Course10 Tips for Working Faster in After EffectsRETIREDBeginner1h 15mAug 21, 2024
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CourseNUKE for After Effects UsersRETIREDBeginner3h 56mDec 20, 2022
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CourseAfter Effects CC 2017 UpdatesRETIREDIntermediate47mDec 09, 2022
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CourseAfter Effects Transparency and BlendingRETIREDIntermediate1h 38mDec 06, 2022
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CourseUsing Live Text with After Effects and Premiere ProRETIREDIntermediate1h 3mDec 05, 2022
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CourseIllustrator CC Technical DrawingRETIREDIntermediate2h 3mDec 02, 2022
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CourseCreating and Using Track Mattes in After EffectsRETIREDBeginner1h 3mJul 31, 2021
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CourseCreating a Low-poly Poster in CINEMA 4D and PhotoshopRETIREDBeginner1h 31mJul 31, 2021
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CourseCreating a Time-lapse in CINEMA 4DRETIREDIntermediate2h 32mJul 31, 2021
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CourseInnovative Uses for Masks and Mattes in After EffectsRETIREDIntermediate1h 32mJul 31, 2021
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CourseYour First Day of Rotoscoping in NUKERETIREDIntermediate1h 29mJul 31, 2021
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CourseYour First Day in NUKE StudioRETIREDIntermediate4h 23mJul 31, 2021
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CourseYour First Day of Tracking in NUKERETIREDBeginner1h 41mJul 31, 2021
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CourseMastering the Graph Editor in After EffectsRETIREDIntermediate1h 27mJul 31, 2021
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CourseGetting Started with NUKERETIREDBeginner2h 25mJul 31, 2021
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CourseGetting Started with the RotoPaint Node in NUKERETIREDBeginner1h 56mJul 31, 2021
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CourseGetting Started with CINEWARE in After EffectsRETIREDIntermediate2h 51mJul 31, 2021
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CourseThe Secrets to Designing Great LogosRETIREDIntermediate1h 27mJul 31, 2021
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CourseThe Power of Pre-comps in After EffectsRETIREDBeginner1h 44sJul 31, 2021
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CourseLogo Animation for Motion Designers in After EffectsRETIREDIntermediate4h 2mJul 31, 2021
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CourseTypography Priorities and Pitfalls for Motion GraphicsRETIREDBeginner58mJul 31, 2021
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CourseRetiming Footage to Perfection in After EffectsRETIREDBeginner53mJul 31, 2021
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CoursePrinciples of Composition for Motion DesignersRETIREDBeginner1h 31mJul 31, 2021
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CourseTroubleshooting Common Rendering Errors in After EffectsRETIREDIntermediate1h 14mJul 31, 2021
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CourseUsing the 3D Camera Tracker and Integrating Graphics in After EffectsRETIREDIntermediate2h 3mJul 31, 2021
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CourseCreating a 3D Scene with a 2D Image in NUKEXRETIREDIntermediate1h 38mJul 31, 2021
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Course3D Assisted Facial Morphing in CINEMA 4D and NUKERETIREDAdvanced4h 11mJul 31, 2021
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CourseBuilding a Pop-up Style Broadcast Opener in CINEMA 4D and After EffectsRETIREDIntermediate10h 16mJul 31, 2021
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CourseBuilding a Rigged Camera Composition in After EffectsRETIREDAdvanced3h 38mJul 31, 2021
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CourseDeveloping Symbol Systems in IllustratorRETIREDIntermediate2h 57sJul 31, 2021
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CourseDeveloping Unified Asset Systems in IllustratorRETIREDIntermediate59mJul 31, 2021
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CourseRookie Mistakes to Avoid as a Motion DesignerRETIREDBeginner1h 40mJul 31, 2021
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CourseCreating Animated Graphs in CINEMA 4DRETIREDIntermediate3h 19mJul 31, 2021
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CourseAnimating a Logo with Particles in After EffectsRETIREDIntermediate2h 55mJul 31, 2021
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CourseAnimating with the Forces of Nature in After EffectsRETIREDAdvanced3h 51mJul 31, 2021
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CourseAnimating an Infographic in After EffectsRETIREDIntermediate8h 3mJul 31, 2021
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CourseDesigning Elegant Product Visualizations in CINEMA 4D & After EffectsRETIREDAdvanced7h 49mJul 31, 2021
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CourseDesigning Thought-provoking Infographics in IllustratorRETIREDIntermediate4h 51mJul 31, 2021
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CourseQuick Start to NUKE: Volume 2RETIREDBeginner2h 55mJul 31, 2021
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CourseQuick Start to NUKE: Volume 3RETIREDIntermediate3h 33mJul 31, 2021
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CourseQuick Start to NUKE: Volume 1RETIREDBeginner1h 17mJul 31, 2021
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Course'Daydreamer' Production Pipeline Volume 7: CompositingRETIREDAdvanced2h 42mJul 31, 2021
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CourseTips for Motion Graphics Lighting and Materials in CINEMA 4DRETIREDBeginner1h 10mJul 31, 2021
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CourseUsing MoGraph Effectors to Create a Sports Opener in CINEMA 4DRETIREDIntermediate6h 14mJul 31, 2021
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CourseInverse Kinematic Animation with DUIK in After EffectsRETIREDBeginner1h 49mJul 31, 2021
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CourseOvercoming Tracking and Graphics Integration Issues in After EffectsRETIREDIntermediate3h 8mJul 31, 2021
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CourseUnlocking the Power of the Roto Brush Tool in After EffectsRETIREDBeginner1h 34mJul 31, 2021
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CourseCreating Beautiful Animated Sets in NUKE and PhotoshopRETIREDIntermediate3h 56mJul 31, 2021
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CourseFiery Skin Effects in NUKEXRETIREDIntermediate1h 56mJul 31, 2021
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CourseIntegrating Motion Graphics with Live-Action Footage in CINEMA 4D and After EffectsRETIREDAdvanced1h 50mJul 31, 2021
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CourseIntroduction to MoGraph in CINEMA 4DRETIREDIntermediate1h 44mJul 31, 2021
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CourseIntroduction to Channels in NUKERETIREDBeginner1h 10mJul 31, 2021
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CourseIntroduction to CINEMA 4D Lite for Graphic DesignersRETIREDBeginner2h 4mJul 31, 2021
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CourseIntegrating 3D Titles into Footage in NUKEXRETIREDBeginner1h 21mJul 31, 2021
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CourseAll Things Text in After EffectsRETIREDBeginner1h 20mJul 31, 2021
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CourseRay-tracing with Typography in After EffectsRETIREDIntermediate3h 41mJul 31, 2021
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CourseCreating Photo Inspired Vector Artwork in IllustratorRETIREDIntermediate2h 13mJul 31, 2021
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CourseProduct and Packaging Visualization in CINEMA 4D and After EffectsRETIREDIntermediate3h 28mJul 31, 2021
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CourseMulti-Channel Compositing in NUKERETIREDBeginner1h 32mJul 31, 2021
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CourseGory Effects on a Budget in CINEMA 4D and NUKERETIREDIntermediate3h 37mJul 31, 2021
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CourseNew Features in NUKE 8.0RETIREDIntermediate1h 3mJun 23, 2020
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CourseTracking in After EffectsRETIREDBeginner1h 22mFeb 27, 2019
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Course10 Tips for Rendering Like a Pro in After EffectsRETIREDIntermediate1h 21mFeb 27, 2019
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CourseCreating a 3D Scene with a 2D Image in After EffectsRETIREDIntermediate1h 21mFeb 27, 2019
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CourseAnimating and Compositing Futuristic Menus in After EffectsRETIREDIntermediate8h 18mFeb 27, 2019
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CourseCreating a Vector Car Animation in After EffectsRETIREDIntermediate1h 35mFeb 27, 2019
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CourseCreating Contrasting Animations with Solid Shapes in After EffectsRETIREDIntermediate3h 14mFeb 27, 2019
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CourseTaking Your Animations from Amateur to Professional in After EffectsRETIREDIntermediate1h 40mFeb 27, 2019
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CourseCompositing 3D Text and Live Action with CINEWARE in After Effects and CINEMA 4DRETIREDIntermediate2h 24mFeb 27, 2019
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CourseCompositing an Animated Poster with Live Footage in After EffectsRETIREDIntermediate2h 46mFeb 27, 2019
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CourseDemystifying Keyframe Interpolation in After EffectsRETIREDIntermediate1h 19mFeb 21, 2019
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CourseBringing Photographs to Life with 3D Layering in After EffectsRETIREDIntermediate5h 18mFeb 21, 2019
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CourseUsing Lights to Create Shadows for Animated Layers in After EffectsRETIREDIntermediate2h 44mFeb 21, 2019
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CourseBuilding Stunning Style Frames in After EffectsRETIREDIntermediate3h 45mFeb 21, 2019
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CourseCreating a Watercolor Painting Effect in After EffectsRETIREDIntermediate3h 15mFeb 21, 2019
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CourseCreating a Morning News Opener in CINEMA 4D and After EffectsRETIREDIntermediate3h 51mFeb 21, 2019
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CourseIntroduction to After Effects for Motion DesignersRETIREDBeginner6h 49mFeb 21, 2019
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CourseCreating Publishable Templates in After EffectsRETIREDAdvanced2h 4mFeb 21, 2019
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CoursePhotorealistic Camera Lens Effects in After EffectsRETIREDAdvanced2h 46mFeb 21, 2019
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CourseExplaining Complex Topics with Motion Graphics in After EffectsRETIREDIntermediate5h 57mFeb 08, 2019
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CourseTransitioning From Live Action Footage to Cell Shaded Drawings in After EffectsRETIREDIntermediate2h 30mFeb 08, 2019
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CourseLogo Animation in CINEMA 4D and After EffectsRETIREDBeginner2h 52mFeb 08, 2019
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CourseAnimating a Vector City with a 3D Camera in After EffectsRETIREDIntermediate3h 17mFeb 08, 2019
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Course2D Styled 3D Motion Graphics in CINEMA 4D and After EffectsRETIREDIntermediate3h 9mFeb 08, 2019
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CourseStorytelling with Type in After EffectsRETIREDAdvanced7h 29mFeb 08, 2019
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CourseDesigning Futuristic Menus in IllustratorRETIREDIntermediate3h 46mNov 27, 2018
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CourseQuick Start to After Effects: Volume 5RETIREDBeginner1h 12sDec 06, 2017
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CourseQuick Start to After Effects: Volume 1RETIREDBeginner2h 13mDec 06, 2017
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CourseQuick Start to After Effects: Volume 4RETIREDBeginner3h 54mDec 06, 2017
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CourseQuick Start to After Effects: Volume 3RETIREDBeginner2h 29mDec 06, 2017
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CourseQuick Start to After Effects: Volume 2RETIREDBeginner1h 40mDec 06, 2017
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CourseCreating Your First Broadcast Opener in CINEMA 4D and After EffectsRETIREDIntermediate6h 52mDec 06, 2017
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CourseRotoscoping in After EffectsRETIREDBeginner1h 16mDec 06, 2017