Intermediate: You already have some experience working with the software and understand its basic principles. You are familiar with the interface.
Logo Animation in After Effects
A structured online course for the future logo animation rockstar. You will learn how to animate almost any icon or logotype, morph it to everything and tell short fun stories.
Logo Animation
in After Effects
Our team enjoys logo animation as it's always really funny. It's a perfect chance for you to develop your own creativity, to experiment on new techniques and technologies, and a good opportunity to attract the attention of community and potential clients to yourself (yep, that really works).
Logo animation has an extremely low cost of a mistake. If something went wrong, you can always change everything quickly and easily. It gives free rein and allows you to learn something new quickly. That is why we have decided to create this course, which is full of experiments, lifehacks and techniques, cheating in a workflow, analyzing someone else's works, and lots of fun.
Logo animation has an extremely low cost of a mistake. If something went wrong, you can always change everything quickly and easily. It gives free rein and allows you to learn something new quickly. That is why we have decided to create this course, which is full of experiments, lifehacks and techniques, cheating in a workflow, analyzing someone else's works, and lots of fun.
What is this course about?
Level
Intermediate
Format
Lessons
Duration
Required Software
Language
Online
15
9h+
Adobe After Effects CC18+
English
Who will benefit from this course?
Motion designers
WHO WANT TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY AND SPEED OF THEIR WORK.
The course entirely consists of overviewing different techniques and setups, and of analyzing animation techniques. In general, these all are the stuff that you will never learn without practicing on a real task. Just imagine that you've lived three lives of a motion designer in three months.
Graphic designers
WHO WANT TO MAKE ANIMATION ONE OF THE SELLING POINTS FOR THEIR PROJECTS.
With the help of animation you can emphasize identity dynamics, demonstrate some microinteractions, and deliver your ideas more clearly. Animation makes everything more eye-catching. That's a fact. We will show you how to cut losses during routine tasks, and what you can come up with in 1 or 2 days.
Graphic designers
WHO WANT TO MAKE ANIMATION ONE OF THE SELLING POINTS FOR THEIR PROJECTS.
With the help of animation you can emphasize identity dynamics, demonstrate some microinteractions, and deliver your ideas more clearly. Animation makes everything more eye-catching. That's a fact. We will show you how to cut losses during routine tasks, and what you can come up with in 1 or 2 days.
Course Curriculum
What will I learn in this course?
LESSON 1
Plot and Idea Generation
Here we will overcome the so-called Blank Page Syndrome. We will focus on how to write mini-scenarios and how to find interesting features even in the most ordinary project. And in general, we will figure out how to look at logos/icons so that you would want to animate them.
LESSON 2
Getting started with Basics
Sometimes logo animation doesn't play the most important role in a video. It's even easier, for you can make a couple of bucks just with a couple of clicks. You'll learn how to create the classic "Nice and clean reveals".
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LESSON 3
Animation Principles in Action
In this lesson, we will have a look at the basic principles of animation, which are essential to follow in order to achieve a high-quality result. We will show you in practice how to use each of them and in what order.
Few extra tricks on animation principles
In this extra tutorial, we'll look at some useful tricks for working with complex trajectories, objects stretching, and deformation.
LESSON 4
Magic of Morphing
Morphing is the basis of logo and icon animation. If you want to tell cool stories, it is crucial for you to know how to naturally transform one shape into another.
LESSON 5
Stroke style animation
Don't underestimate the power of lines. Everything consists of them: letters, icons, and sometimes even entire illustrations. The wider your range of techniques to work with them is, the more valuable specialist you are.
LESSON 6
Advanced stroke tecniques
Go hard with strokes using 3D, fake 3D, particles, and so on.
Become a pro.
Become a pro.
3 Best Ways to Achieve Nice Tapered Strokes
When you work on complex animations, some plugins takes up quite a lot of resources and sometimes displays changes in an animation wrongly. In this lesson we'll offer you several free alternatives to it.
LESSON 7
Monoline lettering animation
There is no problem in revealing letters. However, making them lively and with their own unique character is a more complicated task.
LESSON 8
Classic lettering with a mood of success
Now when you've learned the dynamics, felt the rhythm of reveals, and learned how to emphasize various aspects, we'll move from simple to really complex calligraphic logos.
LESSON 9
The science of glitch
In this lesson, we'll cover the basics of creating glitch animations. We won't deal with those glitches created by old TV sets, but with the ones that meet all modern trends and have cool dynamics, textures, and creative presentation.
LESSON 10
Stylized glitches
In this lesson, we'll demonstrate to you how to experiment with animation styles and how to use already familiar techniques for completely different purposes, for example, combining glitch techniques with bright shape-based design.
LESSON 11
Kickass glitches
Now, when you understand the rules of the game, let's play around with effects on a whole new level. This is a lesson on how to add a pinch of cyberpunk to any design.
So prepare your RAM, Samurai. You have a laptop to burn!
So prepare your RAM, Samurai. You have a laptop to burn!
LESSON 12
Animation of liquids
It isn't necessary for you to be able to draw in order to animate the movement of a liquid, we will show you how to get this effect without taking your hands off After Effects.
LESSON 13
Liquid trails and elements
Here is another cheap way to make any animation cooler. Even if your logo doesn't have a drop of liquid at all, it isn't a big deal since you can use all this knowledge to enhance your animation 10-fold.
LESSON 14
How to deal with mascot
Some logos or icons often have branded characters, so it would be silly not to take advantage of this.
LESSON 15
Export to Code for apps and websites
Sometimes you need to put animation into a specific environment i.e. on a website, into a mobile application or a messenger. There are a lot of limitations and specifics related to this. In this final lesson we will talk about how to deal with each of them.
┌( ಠ_ಠ)┘ NEVER GIVE UP!
Graduation Project
This is the hardest and the most significant home assignment of this course. Our best illustrator has prepared a project that will become the highlight of your portfolio and fill it with 15+ creative shots.
Be attentive in the lessons, and then you will easily cope with it.
Be attentive in the lessons, and then you will easily cope with it.
And much more...
We regularly add and improve course materials. This is not the end of the story, but only its beginning.
Logos based on characters.
People, animals, etc.
People, animals, etc.
Students' Homework
What will I be capable of after the Logo Animation in After Effects course?
What do our students say?
You will study from animators and Motion Designers from around the globe. Each of them is a professional in their own field, seasoned in production studios, freelance projects with big brands and stock footages. And right, we are also sweet.
Elys Muda
Yes, I found the courses extremely helpful and well put together. I was researching online tutorials for my colleagues who are just beginning to learn AE and was testing out a MDS course to see if I could recommend it. I ended up learning a lot myself :)
Matthew McDonald
The Science of Character course was extremely helpful. It was easy to follow and the lessons were top notch. Your team produces high quality learning experiences that I haven’t found in other places when it comes to motion graphics. Keep up the great work!
Nikki Slaughter
I’ve watched some of the shorter classes and have loved them! The teaching style is fantastic and engaging ???? I’ve also enjoyed seeing everyone’s work in the FB groups. Everyone seems to be excited to give helpful feedback and encouragement! I recommend your classes to my coworkers and friends all the time (am a full time sr. designer).
Elizabeth Gallian
Great classes and I'm happy that invested in them. I definitely learned a lot of new ways of working that made me faster and better at my job.
Katarzyna Wisniewska
I work for Accenture and animated videos are on a daily basis. Our clients loved the few effects that I was able to learn at the course. Also, I still go back to the lessons and find something new to learn.
Michael Gardnerw
The lessons are great. You get what you're looking for and a little more.
Meet your tutors
You will study from animators and Motion Designers from around the globe. Each of them is a professional in their own field, seasoned in production studios, freelance projects with big brands and stock footages. And right, we are also sweet.
Hi Everyone! We are Production Team of Motion Design School!
We are those guys who have created the courses "by Motion Design School" and all the unique content on our Instagram. We started together as a small production team. Over time, we have grown into a large, well-organized team which can handle practically anything. We have accumulated lots of techniques and discoveries, some of which have successfully been integrated into our courses, and some have remained untouched waiting for their time.
Well, now, their time has come. At some point, we realized that everything we know works perfectly with the "short stories" format, which in essence are logos, icons, and various symbols. This is a kind of a unique genre, and at the same time one of the most typical paid tasks for a motion designer. Such format allow you to really quickly sketch out various scenarios, try technologies that have not reached your hands for a long time and generally have fun to the fullest. As part of a specific task, of course ;-)
We are those guys who have created the courses "by Motion Design School" and all the unique content on our Instagram. We started together as a small production team. Over time, we have grown into a large, well-organized team which can handle practically anything. We have accumulated lots of techniques and discoveries, some of which have successfully been integrated into our courses, and some have remained untouched waiting for their time.
Well, now, their time has come. At some point, we realized that everything we know works perfectly with the "short stories" format, which in essence are logos, icons, and various symbols. This is a kind of a unique genre, and at the same time one of the most typical paid tasks for a motion designer. Such format allow you to really quickly sketch out various scenarios, try technologies that have not reached your hands for a long time and generally have fun to the fullest. As part of a specific task, of course ;-)
What are the course benefits?
Our goal is to make your journey to motion design as comfortable as possible so we prepared some cool features
Free updates
Once you finish the Logo Animation course, you will continue receiving new tutorials and updates. Isn't that awesome?
Study wherever you go
Even though we recommend using a desktop computer or a laptop, you can study on any device. But you will still need a laptop or a desktop computer for practice.
One of a kind support
We have a live chat support for you. It may not be a 24/7 support, but it's still real help.
Community
You will be invited to the members-only private community of motion designers from around the world on Facebook. It's a whole bunch of people that you will have a lot in common with.
100% money back guarantee
If you're disappointed for whatever reason, you'll get every cent back within 14 days after the purchase. Only applies to the purchase of the course with no discount coupon applied.
Student and location discounts
Not-so-good exchange rate? (i.e. India/Brazil). get in touch to get a coupon. Student? Email us from your student email or attach your student ID.
- The best way to create your own cool portfolio in no time
- Fast skillset upgrade for any motion designer
- New and fresh approaches to already known software
- Experience of working with stylish designs and famous brands
- Permanent access to all course updates
Logo Animation in After Effects
A structured online course for the future logo animation rockstar. You will learn how to animate almost any icon or logotype, morph it to everything and tell short fun stories.
Level
Intermediate
?
Lessons
15
Duration
9h+
$299
100% money back guarantee
If unhappy with the course, you can request a refund within 14 days after the purchase and get every cent back. Courses purchased before the actual starting date refund can be requested up to 14 days after the first lesson becomes available. Note: not applicable if purchased with a discount coupon
Frequently asked questions
Will this course work for me if I know nothing about After Effects?
This course is created for people who already have some experience of working in After Effects. If you're a total After Effects beginner we recommend to complete our After Effects Fundamentals course first.
Do I have to know Adobe Animate?
Nope, the course is built for beginners.
In the first lesson we're covering the basics of frame-by-frame animation using Adobe Animate & integrating that with After Effects. We start to cover some of the basic principles of animation and useful techniques to elevate your animations to the next level.
In the first lesson we're covering the basics of frame-by-frame animation using Adobe Animate & integrating that with After Effects. We start to cover some of the basic principles of animation and useful techniques to elevate your animations to the next level.
Where can I find After Effects?
You can find After Effects here: https://www.adobe.com/products/aftereffects.html. It will be enough to work with the trial version for some time, but we highly recommend buying a license.
Where can I find Adobe Animate?
You can find Adobe Animate here: https://www.adobe.com/creativecloud/. It will be enough to work with the trial version for some time, but we highly recommend buying a license.
What system requirements are needed for After Effects to run smoothly?
Windows
MacOS
- Intel® Core™2 Duo or AMD Phenom® II processor; 64-bit support required
- Microsoft® Windows® 7 with Service Pack 1, Windows 8 and Windows 8.1. See the CS6 FAQ for more information about Windows 8 support.*
- 4 GB of RAM (8 GB recommended)
- 3 GB of available hard-disk space; additional free space required during installation (cannot install on removable flash storage devices
MacOS
- Multicore Intel processor with 64-bit support
- macOS v10.6.8 or higher
- 4 GB of RAM (8 GB recommended)
- 4 GB of available hard-disk space for installation; additional free space required during installation (cannot install on a volume that uses a case-sensitive file system or on removable flash storage devices)
Are there any discounts?
If no presale or discount activities are happening, you can get in touch with us to receive a -$50 coupon. We provide coupons for countries with not so good exchange rates and for students.
We consider a country with a not so good exchange rate if the currency rate is more than $1 to 10 units of local currency. For example, 10.5 Botswana Pula equals $1. If your county currency rate is lower 1:10 then we do not consider your county as a country with a not so good exchange rate.
We consider you a student if you have a valid student email address (@***.edu) and/or a valid student ID. Please either write to us from your student email or attach a picture of your student ID, so that we can verify your student status.
Please double check if there are no presale, sales or discount activities happening as we do not provide coupons during these periods.
We consider a country with a not so good exchange rate if the currency rate is more than $1 to 10 units of local currency. For example, 10.5 Botswana Pula equals $1. If your county currency rate is lower 1:10 then we do not consider your county as a country with a not so good exchange rate.
We consider you a student if you have a valid student email address (@***.edu) and/or a valid student ID. Please either write to us from your student email or attach a picture of your student ID, so that we can verify your student status.
Please double check if there are no presale, sales or discount activities happening as we do not provide coupons during these periods.
Can I get a refund?
If you're disappointed for whatever reason, you'll get every cent back within 14 days after the purchase. Whether you select to complete the purchase in a single or in several payments.
Note that it only applies to purchases without a discount. So if you would like to use a discount coupon or complete a purchase for the items during a sales period, you will be not eligible for the refund.
Note that it only applies to purchases without a discount. So if you would like to use a discount coupon or complete a purchase for the items during a sales period, you will be not eligible for the refund.
Can I share the art that I create during the course?
Yes, all the artwork that you create on the course belongs to you. You can share and tweet and dribbble whatever animation you create. We would be grateful if you mention our school while sharing, we have @motiondesignschool accounts almost on every network.
Will I get enough knowledge to land a job?
With enough practice, you will receive just enough knowledge to reach a new level and outperform your competitors. You will get a chance to get more clients since your character animations will become absolutely outstanding. Most of all, you will be able to charge far more than you are doing now.
How long does it take to successfully complete the course?
It usually takes at least 8 hours of doing practice and watching lessons per week for 2 months for a student to get to the final stage. We do recommend to spend as much time as possible since you are gaining new skills here, it's never an easy journey.
What if my level of English is not good enough and I find it difficult to understand the spoken language?
This course has subtitles, which makes the content easier for understanding and lets you check the unknown words in the dictionary, if needed.