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Adobe After Effects Fundamentals for Beginners – Complete Course

Complete Beginner's Guide to Adobe After Effects and Motion Graphics

Andrew Pach

Created by Andrew Pach

Get comfortable with Adobe After Effects as you learn to create motion graphics from scratch. Explore essential tools, animation techniques, and real-world workflows in a beginner-friendly environment. Build your confidence by working through practical projects and hands-on exercises.

Packt | May 2026 | 346 min

What You Will Learn

You will start by exploring the interface and basic tools, then move on to hands-on exercises that build your animation skills step by step. Each project helps you apply new techniques, from keyframing to effects, so you can see your progress as you create real motion graphics.

Key Features

  • Learn to navigate the After Effects interface and manage assets with ease
  • Create and animate shapes, text, and graphics using keyframes and effects
  • Apply real-world workflows to produce polished motion graphics projects

Target Audience

Perfect for beginners, aspiring motion designers, or video editors looking to expand their skills. If you want to start creating animations and graphics in After Effects with no prior experience, this course will guide you from the basics to producing your own projects.

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