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

Whether you're an illustrator looking to add motion to your work, a graphic designer wanting to expand your skillset, or a YouTuber wanting to incorporate animation into your videos – this class is a great place to start.

You can download my icons to jump right into animation. Or, watch my class, Illustrate with Shapes: Design Vector Graphics in Adobe Illustrator, to learn how to illustrate your own icons.

In this class you’ll learn how to:

  • prepare your icons for animation.
  • import your icons into After Effects.
  • set keyframes to animate scale, position, rotation and more.
  • animate lines drawing in and out.
  • create a simple mask (matte) to hide parts of a graphic.
  • animate an object along a path.
  • export your animations as a video 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.

21 Lessons (1h 23m)

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  • Welcome
  • Class Project
  • Prepare Icons for Animation
  • Import Illustrator Files into After Effects
  • Tour of After Effects
  • Set Keyframes
Animate
  • Anchor Point & Rotation: Color Swatches
  • Anchor Point & Rotation: Scissors
  • Adjust Motion
  • Parent Layers: Color Swatches
  • Parent Layers: Scissors
  • Animate Lines: Paintbrush
  • Animate Lines: Pencil
  • Animate Scale: Eyedropper
  • Animate Size: Camera
  • Create a Matte: Camera
  • Create a Matte: Eyedropper
Final Touches
  • BONUS: Animate Path Property
  • Nest Compositions
  • Render a Video File
  • What's Next

Also included:

6 design icon .ai files

Who this class is for

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

You can download my icons to jump right into animation. Or, watch my class, Illustrate with Shapes: Design Vector Graphics in Adobe Illustrator, to learn how to illustrate your own icons.

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.

Megan Friesth
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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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

One-time purchase

Get unlimited, lifetime access to this class. Watch anytime, at your own pace. No subscription fees.

$49
Buy the Class

Enroll through Skillshare

Get access to all my classes with a Skillshare membership. New members get a one-month free trial.

$168/year (price varies by region)

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