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Beginning 2D Computer Animation in After Effects

by Joshua Samson

In this course, we take you through all the steps to understand and utilize After Effects for simple 2D animation.

What you'll learn

In this course, you will get to know After Effects as it can be used for 2D animation. We will cover the tools, techniques, and considerations when starting a new animation project and take you through the whole process.

About the author

Joshua Samson began his career as a child stage actor and soon changed his focus to filmmaking. He has been working with film since the 6th grade and earned both a B.S. of Film Studies from Missouri State University and an M.F.A. in Film Studies from the University of Utah. He has worked primarily as an actor, writer, director, cinematographer, and editor but has branched out for numerous projects into the other realms of filmmaking including set and costume design, producing, and music composit... more

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