Design and Animation of Playful Supercuts in After Effects
A course by Santiago Avila , Graphic and Motion Designer
Learn how to create fully-procedural animations from scratch using experimental visual techniques
Learn how to create fully-procedural animations from scratch using experimental visual techniques
In the world of animation, having a broad visual toolkit is essential for creating appealing motion graphics. For motion and graphic designer Santiago Avila, combining traditional design and with cutting-edge animation techniques allows him to create versatile and playful creations. Santiago has worked with clients like Nike, MTV, Spotify, and Netflix, as well as with artists like Disclosure, Kylie Minogue and London Grammar.
In this online course, Santiago takes you through the process of creating a supercut animation in After Effects. Learn how to create striking animations, which truly come alive and almost look handmade. Explore a wide variety of techniques, from recreating brush strokes and ink to animating an old-school vector halftone look.
What will you learn in this online course?
25 lessons & 23 downloads
- 100% positive reviews (14)
- 580 students
- 25 lessons (5h 22m)
- 23 additional resources (10 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: English
- English · Spanish · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
- Level: Intermediate
- Unlimited access forever
What is this course's project?
Create a supercut animation of an object with an organic feel and dynamic pacing.
Who is this online course for?
This course is for anyone who wants to broaden their abilities and approaches to animation by exploring the powerful tools of After Effects.
Requirements and materials
A working understanding of 2D design in After Effects is required.
To take this course, you need access to both After Effects and Illustrator, or similar software.
Reviews
A course by Santiago Avila
Santiago Avila is an Argentinian motion and graphic designer based in London. He has been working in motion graphics and animation for over a decade, both in-house for companies and as a freelancer. He has contributed to projects that range from film, broadcast, music live visuals, and digital content. This has given him the opportunity to experiment with 2D and 3D animation for both graphic and character-driven storytelling.
He has worked for clients such as Nike, Disney, Coca-Cola, Spotify, Netflix, MTV, Condé Nast, Dell, the History Channel, FOX, ASICS, and BFI. Santiago has also collaborated with artists like Kylie Minogue, Disclosure, London Grammar and Anne-Marie.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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About Me
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Influences
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U2
Inspiration and Design
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Designing the Main Object 1
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Designing the Main Object 2
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Shape Layers: An Overview
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From Adobe Illustrator to After Effects
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U3
Bringing the Object to Life
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Animating the Main Shape 1
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Animating the Main Shape 2
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Animating the Details 1
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Animating the Details 2
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Easing the Transitions 1
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Easing the Transitions 2
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Separating Fills and Strokes
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U4
Developing Different Looks
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Noise Building Overview
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The First Look (Brushstrokes): Fill Effects
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The First Look (Brushstrokes): Stroke Effects
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The Second Look (Airbrushed): Fill and Stroke Effects
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The Third Look (Halftone): Fill Effects
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The Third Look (Halftone): Stroke Effects
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U5
Editing, Compositing, and Extras
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The Background 1
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The Background 2
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Playing with Color 1
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Playing with Color 2
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Editing, Compositing, and Exporting 1
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Editing, Compositing, and Exporting 2
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FP
Final project
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Design and Animation of Playful Supercuts in After Effects
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