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After Effects CC Creating Your First Animation

After Effects can seem overwhelming at first glance, however there is no better way to learn than by doing. If you are an After Effects beginner, after watching this course you'll be ready for intermediate and beyond. Software required: After Effects CC.

Jeff Hurd - Pluralsight course - After Effects CC Creating Your First Animation
by Jeff Hurd

What you'll learn

There is no better way to learn After Effects, than by getting in the program and completing a real project. In this course, After Effects CC Creating Your First Animation, you will work through a real animation project and gain a solid foundation by learning good habits, the best workflows, and a fundamental knowledge of the main features in After Effects. First, you'll learn about the After Effects workflow and how to stay organized. Next, you'll explore 2D character rigging/animation as well as how to writing expressions. Finally, you'll learn all about effects. By the end of this course, you will be comfortable enough with After Effects to complete your own complex animation projects. Software required: After Effects CC.

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Jeff Hurd - Pluralsight course - After Effects CC Creating Your First Animation
Jeff Hurd

Jeff has over 10 years experience working in video production and product management.

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