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MAD VFX в After Effects

9h 26m 58s
English
Paid

MAD VFX в After Effects is a 35-lesson 9 hours 26 minutes self-paced course by Motion Design School. Want to add mad visual effects to your live-action videos?

Course facts

Lessons
35
Duration
9 hours 26 minutes
Level
All levels
Language
English
Updated
Instructor
Motion Design School
Price
Premium

Want to add mad visual effects to your live-action videos? Learn how to work with 3D objects using Element 3D and how to create sci-fi effects to give your video a crazy feel of augmented reality.

What will I be capable of after I complete the course?

You will learn how to create sci-fi effects from very distant future and crazy 3D compositions using Element 3D plugin, how to track your live action videos and implement all this beautiful stuff into them. You will also learn how to create your own Instagram masks.

Who will benefit from this course?

Motion Graphics Artists

WHO WANT TO CREATE VISUAL EFFECTS IN A COMPLETELY NEW WAY, COMBINING 2D AND 3D TECHNIQUES.

In the course, we will take a close look at a huge number of advanced animation techniques with both built-in After Effects features and various plugins that significantly broaden the possibilities of After Effects, such as Element 3D, Trapcode Form, etc.

Beginner VFX Artists

WHO USE AFTER EFFECTS AS ONE OF THEIR TOOLS AND WANT TO GO DEEPER IN CREATING SCI-FI EFFECTS.

The work of the author is fully focused on creating HUD elements and glitches. Also, you will learn the principles of working with various effects and get to know how to combine them so as to get the visual style you want.

Film makers and Video Editors

WHO HAVE BASIC AFTER EFFECTS KNOWLEDGE AND WANT TO COMPLEMENT THEIR VIDEOS WITH QUALITY EFFECTS AS WELL AS ORGANICALLY IMPLEMENTED 3D OBJECTS.

You will learn to create and animate different HUD & Glitch elements really fast. Moreover, you’ll study the main tracking and compositing techniques to seamlessly implement your animation into live action videos.

Who teaches MAD VFX в After Effects? Motion Design School

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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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All Course Lessons (35)
#Lesson TitleDurationAccess
1
1 Get Started Demo
12:57
2
2 Textures
13:58
3
3 Import 3D Models
03:26
4
4 Groups
14:09
5
5 Reflections
09:20
6
6 DOF
06:35
7
7 Settings
13:28
8
8 Matte Reflections and Shadows
06:55
9
1. Modeling in Cinema 4D
21:37
10
2. Working in After Effects
43:04
11
1. Creating elements in After Effects
33:29
12
2. Creating elements in Illustrator
22:34
13
3. Working with AI files in AE
15:42
14
1.Key Techniques
27:23
15
2.Plugins
24:06
16
3.Glitch intro
24:25
17
4.Glitch intro part 2
27:00
18
1.Basic tracking
11:15
19
2.Integrating 3D Object in Live Video
06:13
20
3.Rotoscope part 1
23:45
21
3.Rotoscope part 2
15:35
22
1.intro
02:26
23
2.face traking
06:17
24
3.add skull
14:12
25
4.texture
10:08
26
5.creating eyes
05:16
27
6.lights
02:56
28
7.creating elemets part 1
21:06
29
7.creating elemets part 2
17:41
30
8.fix problems
09:47
31
how to space anything
25:03
32
how to space anything part 2
21:18
33
1. spark ar start
07:30
34
2.create elements
21:09
35
3.working in spark ar
25:13
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Frequently asked questions

What are the prerequisites for this course?
Before enrolling, it's recommended to have a basic understanding of After Effects and some familiarity with 3D modeling software like Cinema 4D. The course covers topics such as importing 3D models, working with Element 3D, and creating elements in After Effects and Illustrator, so prior experience with these tools will be beneficial.
What projects will I build during the course?
Throughout the course, students will work on creating sci-fi visual effects, such as integrating 3D objects into live videos and developing glitch effects. Lessons include practical exercises like basic tracking, rotoscoping, and face tracking, culminating in augmented reality effects using tools like Spark AR.
Who is the target audience for this course?
The course is designed for video editors and motion designers who wish to expand their skill set by incorporating advanced visual effects into their projects. It's particularly useful for those interested in adding 3D elements and augmented reality effects to live-action videos.
How does this course compare in depth and scope to similar courses?
This course specifically focuses on using After Effects for creating mad visual effects, with a strong emphasis on integrating 3D objects and developing augmented reality effects. Compared to other courses, it offers a detailed look at using Element 3D and Spark AR, covering both the technical and creative aspects.
What specific tools and platforms will be used in this course?
The course primarily utilizes After Effects with the Element 3D plugin for creating visual effects. It also involves using Cinema 4D for modeling and Spark AR for developing augmented reality components. Additionally, students will work with Illustrator for creating elements and importing AI files into After Effects.
What is not covered in this course?
The course does not cover the basics of After Effects or 3D modeling software from the ground up, as it assumes some prior knowledge. It also doesn't delve into the fundamentals of animation or video editing, focusing instead on integrating advanced effects into live-action footage.
How much time should I expect to commit to this course?
Although the total runtime is not specified, the course comprises 35 lessons, each focusing on different aspects of visual effects creation. Students should expect to dedicate time to both watching lessons and applying what they've learned through practical exercises to fully grasp the techniques taught.