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6h 25m 12s
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Expressions help you to save time and focus on animation and not on hundreds of routine actions. Learn how to create whole rig systems in After Effects to achieve maximum efficiency!

This course will teach you to understand and to write your own expressions. You’ll get so much more than just theory. It will be a real practice with unique and complex illustrations. You’ll finally get rid of tons of useless keyframes and get your work automized. We’ll show you how to work with many functions and teach you so many cool and unique techniques that will save your precious time.

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Motion Design School is a Latvia-based online school focused entirely on motion graphics and character animation, primarily using Adobe After Effects, Cinema 4D, and the broader 2D/3D animation toolchain. They are one of the largest dedicated motion-design education brands online, with a multi-thousand-student community.

The CourseFlix listing carries twelve Motion Design School courses spanning character animation, After Effects scripting, 3D for motion designers, and the production craft around generating broadcast-quality motion-design work. Material is paid and aimed at designers and motion artists building professional-grade animation skills rather than dabbling in basic After Effects edits.

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#1: 01. EXPRESSIONS BASICS EXPRESSIONS BASICS - MOTION DESIGN SCHOOL
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01. EXPRESSIONS BASICS EXPRESSIONS BASICS - MOTION DESIGN SCHOOL Demo
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02. RANDOM FUNCTIONS RANDOM FUNCTIONS - MOTION DESIGN SCHOOL
24:06
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2. EXPRESSIONS BASICS WIGGLE & CONTROLLERS - MOTION DESIGN SCHOOL
30:13
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03. LOOPS & INDEX INDEX HOME ASSIGNMENT - MOTION DESIGN SCHOOL
22:44
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3. EXPRESSIONS BASICS WIGGLE & CONTROLLERS - MOTION DESIGN SCHOOL_2
09:35
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3. LOOPS & INDEX LOOPS - MOTION DESIGN SCHOOL
24:00
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04. CONDITIONAL OPERATORS, MATH FUNCTIONS 4. CONDITIONAL OPERATORS, MATH FUNCTIONS
22:50
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05. INTERPOLATION, SHAPE BUILDER INTERPOLATION, SHAPE BUILDER - MOTION DESIGN SCHOOL
22:36
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06. EXPRESSION CONTROLS, PSEUDOEFFECTS EXPRESSION CONTROLS, PSEUDOEFFECTS - MOTION DESIGN SCHOOL
22:22
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07. PARALLAX, ADVANCED BEND PARALLAX, ADVANCED BEND - MOTION DESIGN SCHOOL
32:22
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08. ANIMATING PATHS ANIMATING PATHS - MOTION DESIGN SCHOOL
26:06
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09. FIRE GENERATOR FIRE GENERATOR - MOTION DESIGN SCHOOL
23:19
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10. WALKING GODZILLA, CITY GENERATOR WALKING GODZILLA, CITY GENERATOR - MOTION DESIGN SCHOOL
28:23
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11. SCRIPTING. PART 1 SCRIPTING. PART 1 - MOTION DESIGN SCHOOL
31:24
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12. SCRIPTING. PART 2 SCRIPTING. PART 2 - MOTION DESIGN SCHOOL
31:41
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Frequently asked questions

What prerequisites should I have before taking this course?
Before enrolling in the course, students should have a basic understanding of Adobe After Effects. Familiarity with basic animation techniques will also be beneficial, as the course focuses on utilizing expressions to improve animation workflows in After Effects.
What types of projects will I be working on in this course?
The course includes several practical projects, such as creating a Fire Generator, animating paths, and building a City Generator with a Walking Godzilla. These projects are designed to help students apply expression techniques in real-world scenarios, enhancing their motion design skills.
Who is the ideal target audience for this course?
The course is designed for motion designers who want to leverage expressions in After Effects to save time and focus on creative animation tasks. It's suitable for those looking to develop advanced skills in rigging systems and enhance their efficiency in animation production.
How does this course compare to other animation courses in terms of depth and scope?
Unlike many animation courses that focus solely on traditional techniques, this course delves into the use of expressions in After Effects. It covers advanced topics like loops, conditional operators, and scripting, providing a technical edge to animators looking to automate and innovate their workflows.
What specific tools or platforms will I learn to use in this course?
The course focuses on Adobe After Effects, with an emphasis on learning expressions and scripting. Students will also explore tools like shape builders, pseudoeffects, and expression controls, which are essential for creating complex animations efficiently.
What topics are not covered in this course?
The course does not cover basic animation principles or introductory After Effects skills. It also does not focus on other Adobe Creative Cloud applications outside of After Effects, as the primary goal is to enhance animation efficiency through expressions within this specific platform.
How can the skills learned in this course be applied to other careers or courses?
The expression techniques learned in this course can significantly enhance a motion designer's ability to automate repetitive tasks, allowing more focus on creative aspects. These skills are transferable to other advanced animation courses and beneficial in careers that require efficient animation production, such as film, advertising, and gaming industries.