Explained through animation

I create explainer videos about human and planetary health under Explanimated.

And I teach motion design so you can do it too, under Animation Explained.

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Build real-world animation skills through 7 hands-on projects that come together as a final explainer animation. No experience needed.

Full course: orientation + 7 projects + final explainer animation

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Animation Explained

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Watch the free beginner After Effects video series and download the project file to follow along with a hands-on exercise.

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Learn or level up your animation skills with classes covering After Effects, Illustrator, character rigging, expressions, and more.

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Explained Through Animation

Explainer videos that bring clarity to complex concepts — making healthier choices easier for us and our planet.

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Bring Clarity to Complex Concepts

Need an idea explained through animation? I work with organizations to create clear, engaging animated content that educates and inspires action.

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Megan Friesth
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I'm Megan Friesth

...and I’m an explanimator. I have over a decade of professional experience writing, illustrating, and animating educational animations. And yes, I made up that word.

I create explainer videos under Explanimated, with a focus on environmental and climate topics. I believe animation is one of the most powerful tools we have for making complex science clear, and for inspiring people to actually do something about it.

I also teach motion design through Animation Explained, where I've helped 40,000+ students learn After Effects across 20 online courses and at the University of Colorado. I'm self-taught, so I know exactly where beginners get stuck, and I've made it my mission to help you get there faster than I did.

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