
Laura Hawk
PLURALSIGHT AUTHOR
Laura is a passionate visual effects and motion graphics author at Pluralsight. Ever since her first exposure to After Effects in college, Laura has had an eternal drive to learn more about motion graphics, and teach others what she has discovered. Laura began working at Digital-Tutors (now a Pluralsight company) as a motion graphics artist, creating visually-appealing advertisements and informative art for the site.
Throughout her time at Digital-Tutors, Laura contributed greatly to both the After Effects and NUKE libraries of content – their own digital David Blaine, breaking down the “movie magic” and sharing it with others. She has also written content for 3D Artist Magazine. Her favorite projects are her two in-depth After Effects introductory courses on Pluralsight, which were each built around training motion artists and VFX artists, respectively. Using her vast skill set, Laura has taught thousands of artists everything from shot-tracking and rotoscoping to motion design. If you ever need to reach out for questions or comments feel free to find Laura on Twitter @LauraHawkDesign.
Courses Authored
94
Topics Authored
Creative Professional
Total Ratings
730
Avg Course Ratings
4.6
Courses by Laura
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CourseCreating Publishable Templates in After EffectsAdvanced2h 4mDec 01, 2008
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CourseCreating a 3D Scene with a 2D Image in After EffectsIntermediate1h 21mJan 01, 2013
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CourseAnimating a Vector City with a 3D Camera in After EffectsIntermediate3h 17mJan 01, 2013
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CourseCreating a Vector Car Animation in After EffectsIntermediate1h 35mJan 01, 2013
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CourseCompositing an Animated Poster with Live Footage in After EffectsIntermediate2h 46mJan 01, 2013
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CourseTransitioning From Live Action Footage to Cell Shaded Drawings in After EffectsIntermediate2h 30mJan 07, 2013
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CourseCreating Contrasting Animations with Solid Shapes in After EffectsIntermediate3h 14mJan 14, 2013
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CourseUsing Lights to Create Shadows for Animated Layers in After EffectsIntermediate2h 44mJan 28, 2013
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CourseCreating a Watercolor Painting Effect in After EffectsIntermediate3h 14mJan 28, 2013
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CourseIntroduction to After Effects for Motion DesignersBeginner6h 49mFeb 11, 2013
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CoursePrinciples of Composition for Motion DesignersBeginner1h 31mFeb 18, 2013
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CourseRookie Mistakes to Avoid as a Motion DesignerBeginner1h 40mFeb 25, 2013
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CourseRay-tracing with Typography in After EffectsIntermediate3h 41mMar 04, 2013
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Course10 Tips for Working Faster in After EffectsBeginner1h 15mMar 11, 2013
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CourseStorytelling with Type in After EffectsAdvanced7h 29mMar 18, 2013
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Course10 Tips for Rendering Like a Pro in After EffectsIntermediate1h 21mMar 25, 2013
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CourseBuilding Stunning Style Frames in After EffectsIntermediate3h 45mMar 25, 2013
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CourseDemystifying Keyframe Interpolation in After EffectsIntermediate1h 19mApr 01, 2013
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CoursePhotorealistic Camera Lens Effects in After EffectsAdvanced2h 46mApr 08, 2013
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CourseAnimating and Compositing Futuristic Menus in After EffectsIntermediate8h 18mApr 22, 2013
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CourseDesigning Futuristic Menus in IllustratorIntermediate3h 45mApr 22, 2013
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CourseDesigning Thought-provoking Infographics in IllustratorIntermediate4h 51mApr 29, 2013
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CourseBringing Photographs to Life with 3D Layering in After EffectsIntermediate5h 18mMay 06, 2013
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CourseAnimating an Infographic in After EffectsIntermediate8h 3mMay 13, 2013
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CourseTroubleshooting Common Rendering Errors in After EffectsIntermediate1h 14mJun 03, 2013
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CourseOvercoming Tracking and Graphics Integration Issues in After EffectsIntermediate3h 7mJun 17, 2013
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CourseGetting Started with NUKEBeginner2h 25mJul 01, 2013
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CourseYour First Day of Tracking in NUKEBeginner1h 41mJul 08, 2013
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CourseIntroduction to Channels in NUKEBeginner1h 10mJul 15, 2013
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CourseYour First Day of Rotoscoping in NUKEIntermediate1h 29mJul 29, 2013
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CourseMulti-Channel Compositing in NUKEBeginner1h 32mAug 05, 2013
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CourseQuick Start to After Effects: Volume 1Beginner2h 13mAug 12, 2013
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CourseCreating a 3D Scene with a 2D Image in NUKEXIntermediate1h 38mAug 19, 2013
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CourseQuick Start to After Effects: Volume 2Beginner1h 40mAug 26, 2013
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CourseQuick Start to After Effects: Volume 3Beginner2h 29mSep 02, 2013
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CourseIntegrating 3D Titles into Footage in NUKEXBeginner1h 21mSep 02, 2013
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CourseQuick Start to After Effects: Volume 4Beginner3h 54mSep 09, 2013
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CourseQuick Start to After Effects: Volume 5Beginner1h 9sSep 16, 2013
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CourseBuilding a Rigged Camera Composition in After EffectsAdvanced3h 38mSep 23, 2013
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CourseGetting Started with the RotoPaint Node in NUKEBeginner1h 56mSep 30, 2013
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CourseGetting Started with CINEWARE in After EffectsIntermediate2h 51mOct 07, 2013
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CourseCreating Your First Broadcast Opener in CINEMA 4D and After EffectsIntermediate6h 52mOct 21, 2013
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CourseGory Effects on a Budget in CINEMA 4D and NUKEIntermediate3h 37mOct 28, 2013
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CourseCompositing 3D Text and Live Action with CINEWARE in After Effects and CINEMA 4DIntermediate2h 24mNov 04, 2013
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CourseCreating a Morning News Opener in CINEMA 4D and After EffectsIntermediate3h 51mNov 18, 2013
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CourseNew Features in NUKE 8.0Intermediate1h 3mDec 05, 2013
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Course3D Assisted Facial Morphing in CINEMA 4D and NUKEAdvanced4h 11mDec 09, 2013
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Course2D Styled 3D Motion Graphics in CINEMA 4D and After EffectsIntermediate3h 9mDec 23, 2013
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CourseTaking Your Animations from Amateur to Professional in After EffectsIntermediate1h 40mJan 06, 2014
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CourseCreating Beautiful Animated Sets in NUKE and PhotoshopIntermediate3h 56mJan 19, 2014
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CourseDesigning Elegant Product Visualizations in CINEMA 4D & After EffectsAdvanced7h 49mJan 26, 2014
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CourseRotoscoping in After EffectsBeginner1h 16mJan 30, 2014
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CourseTracking in After EffectsBeginner1h 21mFeb 05, 2014
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CourseAnimating with the Forces of Nature in After EffectsAdvanced3h 50mFeb 15, 2014
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CourseCreating Animated Graphs in CINEMA 4DIntermediate3h 19mFeb 23, 2014
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CourseLogo Animation for Motion Designers in After EffectsIntermediate4h 2mMar 14, 2014
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CourseQuick Start to NUKE: Volume 1Beginner1h 17mMar 23, 2014
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CourseQuick Start to NUKE: Volume 2Beginner2h 55mMar 31, 2014
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CourseExplaining Complex Topics with Motion Graphics in After EffectsIntermediate5h 57mApr 14, 2014
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CourseProduct and Packaging Visualization in CINEMA 4D and After EffectsIntermediate3h 28mMay 08, 2014
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CourseCreating and Using Track Mattes in After EffectsBeginner1h 3mJun 01, 2014
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CourseAnimating a Logo with Particles in After EffectsIntermediate2h 55mJun 24, 2014
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CourseMastering the Graph Editor in After EffectsIntermediate1h 27mJul 01, 2014
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CourseRetiming Footage to Perfection in After EffectsBeginner53mJul 08, 2014
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CourseQuick Start to NUKE: Volume 3Intermediate3h 33mJul 23, 2014
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CourseAll Things Text in After EffectsBeginner1h 20mJul 26, 2014
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CourseIntroduction to MoGraph in CINEMA 4DIntermediate1h 44mJul 28, 2014
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CourseUnlocking the Power of the Roto Brush Tool in After EffectsBeginner1h 34mAug 03, 2014
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CourseTips for Motion Graphics Lighting and Materials in CINEMA 4DBeginner1h 10mAug 09, 2014
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CourseThe Secrets to Designing Great LogosIntermediate1h 27mAug 17, 2014
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CourseUsing the 3D Camera Tracker and Integrating Graphics in After EffectsIntermediate2h 3mAug 29, 2014
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CourseUsing MoGraph Effectors to Create a Sports Opener in CINEMA 4DIntermediate6h 14mSep 08, 2014
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CourseTypography Priorities and Pitfalls for Motion GraphicsBeginner58mSep 10, 2014
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CourseThe Power of Pre-comps in After EffectsBeginner1h 41sSep 24, 2014
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CourseIntegrating Motion Graphics with Live-Action Footage in CINEMA 4D and After EffectsAdvanced1h 50mOct 07, 2014
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CourseDeveloping Symbol Systems in IllustratorIntermediate2h 51sNov 28, 2014
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CourseYour First Day in NUKE StudioIntermediate4h 22mDec 31, 2015
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CourseLogo Animation in CINEMA 4D and After EffectsBeginner2h 52mFeb 22, 2015
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CourseCreating a Time-lapse in CINEMA 4DIntermediate2h 32mMar 25, 2015
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CourseInnovative Uses for Masks and Mattes in After EffectsIntermediate1h 32mMay 14, 2015
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CourseInverse Kinematic Animation with DUIK in After EffectsBeginner1h 49mJun 23, 2015
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CourseFiery Skin Effects in NUKEXIntermediate1h 55mJul 22, 2015
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CourseIntroduction to CINEMA 4D Lite for Graphic DesignersBeginner2h 4mAug 10, 2015
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CourseDeveloping Unified Asset Systems in IllustratorIntermediate59mOct 03, 2015
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CourseCreating Photo Inspired Vector Artwork in IllustratorIntermediate2h 13mOct 15, 2015
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Course'Daydreamer' Production Pipeline Volume 7: CompositingAdvanced2h 42mNov 13, 2015
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CourseCreating a Low-poly Poster in CINEMA 4D and PhotoshopBeginner1h 31mJan 22, 2016
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CourseBuilding a Pop-up Style Broadcast Opener in CINEMA 4D and After EffectsIntermediate10h 15mMar 30, 2016
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CourseUsing Live Text with After Effects and Premiere ProIntermediate1h 3mMay 18, 2016
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CourseNUKE for After Effects UsersBeginner3h 56mOct 26, 2016
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CourseAfter Effects CC 2017 UpdatesIntermediate47mJan 18, 2017
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CourseAfter Effects Transparency and BlendingIntermediate1h 38mFeb 08, 2017
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CourseIllustrator CC Technical DrawingIntermediate2h 3mApr 24, 2017
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CourseAdobe Target Automated PersonalizationAdvanced1h 35mNov 06, 2017