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Mistakes I made learning motion design (so you don't have to)

It’s totally possible to teach yourself motion design and Adobe After Effects. As a self-taught and now professional motion designer, this video covers the 6 things I wish I knew when I was just getting started.

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In this video:

0:23 - Number 1

1:24 - Number 2

2:15 - Number 3

4:00 - Number 4

5:08 - Number 5

6:53 - Number 6

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