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Learn how to stay organized, uncover tons of time-saving tips, and discover how you can help your computer run more quickly, all to maximize your efficiency in Adobe After Effects.

Animation is a time consuming process. Luckily, Adobe After Effects is full of hidden features and shortcuts that, if you know about them, can be implemented into your workflow to get more done in less time.

This class will cover strategies for minimizing tedious tasks, systems to stay organized, and shortcuts for working more efficiently

You'll learn how to:

  • Create an organization system for project files and assets within Ae
  • Optimize your Adobe After Effects workspace so you can work more efficiently
  • Utilize tips, tricks, and tools to manipulate layers, compositions, invisible tools and keyframes faster
  • Incorporate keyboard shortcuts into your workflow (including a downloadable guide for Mac and PC)
  • Make Adobe After Effects run faster to decrease wait time to preview and render animations

If you’re ready to become a more prolific motion designer, let’s get started.

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What's included

100% Self-Paced

Pre-recorded videos allow you to play, pause, and practice at your own pace.

13 Lessons (1h 28m)

Get Started
  • Welcome
Get Set Up for Success
  • Get Organized
  • Optimize Your Workspace
Tips, Tricks & Tools
  • Work Faster with Layers
  • Utilize Invisible Tools
  • Work Faster with Compositions
  • Work Faster with Keyframes
Keyboard Shortcuts
  • Know Your Keyboard Shortcuts
Make After Effects Run Faster
  • Understand After Effects
  • Speed Up After Effects
  • Pre-Render Portions
  • Render More Efficiently
Wrap Up
  • Class Project: Audit Your Workflow

Also included:

Animation Folder Structure Template

Start your projects on the right foot with an organized folder system.

After Effects Keyboard Shortcut Cheatsheet

Mac and PC versions!

Who this class is for

This class is for motion designers who are comfortable with the basics of Adobe After Effects and want to take their workflow to the next level.

Before taking this class, you should know how to:

  • Do After Effects basics like create compositions, set keyframes, render an animation, etc.
  • Work with different files in Adobe After Effects (e.g. Adobe Illustrator or Photoshop files, audio, video)
  • Connect (parent) layers
  • Apply an effect to a layer
  • Animate the path of a shape
  • Add easing to keyframes and use the graph editor to adjust the spacing of an animation

Need to learn more about these concepts? Check out some of my other classes:

Beginner
Create then Animate:
Beginner Workflow in Illustrator & After Effects
Beginner
Easy Animated Icons
in Adobe After Effects
Beginner
Animated Lettering
in Adobe After Effects
What you'll need

Successfully completing this class requires a computer or laptop with:

Adobe

After Effects

Ready?

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Meet the Teacher
Hello!

I'm Megan

I write, illustrate, and animate educational animations to empower healthier choices for us and our planet.

I teach what I know about motion design through online and in-person classes.

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A photo of Megan Friesth
Hello!

I'm Megan

I write, illustrate, and animate educational animations to empower healthier choices for us and our planet.

I also share what I know about animation through online classes.

What students are saying
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This class was super helpful for me! I would say that my level is intermediate, but there are so many helpful tips. I would spend a lot of time digging for it on YouTube or forums. Thanks to Megan for short and well organized lessons that really help to save time working in After Effects.

Tadoro

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I binged this class! In a short time, I got a lot of useful information without extra noise, straight to the point and all with a great frow. Excited to watch other classes about Plugins and rigging. Thank you, great job!

Erika Z.

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This class exceeded my expectations!

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Animation Efficiency: Work Faster in Adobe After Effects

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$49
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