How to start in Motion Graphics and Animation

This path is for anyone entering motion graphics and animation from scratch. It begins with the core motion tool, then moves to drawing and character animation, and finally to advertisements, physics-based animation and 3D work.

  1. 1

    After Effects

    Beginner

    Why here: After Effects is the foundation of most motion graphics work, so it comes first.

    After it you can: You can create videos with animated elements, text and visual effects, and prepare them for publishing.

  2. 2

    Animation Scene Drawing and Preparation

    Beginner

    Why here: Animation needs well-drawn scenes, so drawing and preparing scenes comes before animating characters.

    After it you can: You can draw scenes with correct perspective, build backgrounds and environments, and choose colors, lighting and composition.

  3. 3

    Character Animation Mastery with MOHO

    Beginner

    Why here: Once you can draw scenes, you bring cartoon characters to life in Moho.

    After it you can: You can draw a cartoon character, set it up with Rigging and Smart Bones, and produce smooth animated scenes.

  4. 4

    Professional Motion Graphic Applications

    Intermediate

    Why here: After the After Effects basics comes an intermediate course that builds a complete advertisement from idea to final output.

    After it you can: You can design a motion graphics ad with text, shapes, voiceover and effects, and prepare it for several platforms.

  5. 5

    Master Newton for Physics Animation

    Intermediate

    Why here: This course adds physics-based animation inside After Effects, so it requires prior knowledge of the program.

    After it you can: You can build dynamic scenes driven by the laws of physics, such as chains, linked objects and mechanical systems.

  6. 6

    Design with Blender 3D

    Intermediate

    Why here: Blender comes at the end because it takes you into 3D design and animation once motion is familiar to you.

    After it you can: You can create 3D models, animate them, add materials and physics simulation, and produce animated scenes.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need previous experience?
No. The After Effects, scene drawing and Moho courses are made for beginners. The professional applications, physics animation and Blender courses come afterwards.
If I already have a foundation, where do I start?
If you already know After Effects, start from the professional motion graphics applications course. If you are interested in 3D design, go to the Blender course.
What can I do at the end of the path?
You can produce motion graphics ads, animate cartoon characters, and build physics-based scenes and animated 3D models.

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