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Learn or practice animation in Adobe After Effects by creating a fun set of animated icons.

If you’re a graphic designer, illustrator, or anyone wanting to learn how to animate in 2D, this is a great place to start!

You'll learn how to:

  • create icons starting with basic shapes in Adobe Illustrator
  • prepare your icons for animation
  • bring your icons into After Effects
  • set keyframes to animate scale, position, rotation and more
  • animate lines drawing in and out
  • create a simple mask to hide parts of a graphic
  • animate an object along a path
  • export your animations as a GIF or movie file
  • and much more!

If you’re ready to learn or practice After Effects by creating some fun animated icons, then 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.

22 Lessons (1h 10m)

Get Started
  • Welcome
  • Class Project
  • Illustrate Icons
  • Get Ready for Animation
  • Import AI Files into AE
  • After Effects Tour
Animate
  • Set Keyframes
  • Convert Vector Layer to Shapes
  • Animate Lines Drawing In
  • Animate Along a Path
  • Orient Along a Path
  • Adjust Anchor Points
  • Parent Layers
  • Scale In
  • Create Masks
Final Touches
  • Adjust Motion
  • Finish
  • Render
  • Thanks!

Also included:

6 design icon .ai files

Who this class is for

This class is for beginners–no After Effects experience necessary.

Having a basic familiarity with Adobe Illustrator will be helpful, but is also not necessary.

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What you'll need

Successfully completing this class requires a computer or laptop with:

Adobe

After Effects

Adobe

Illustrator

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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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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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Such an informative class - the steps were so clear and useful. As a result, I now have new-found confidence to continue with animation. it has helped me to generate new ideas as well. Thanks Megan!

Donna

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Loved this class, very informative and good intro with actionable advice and straight to the point. Thanks Megan! I'll definitely have a look at doing more of your classes!

Sandra S

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Easy to follow with short digestable lessons focussing on essential skills that are easy to apply to your own projects.

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Easy Animated Icons in Adobe After Effects

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$49
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