Skillshare – Flat Animated Icons in After Effects

In this tutorial we will first learn how to design icons on grid by using After Effects shape layers by keeping in mind its usability in different sizes. Along the way we will learn to use Shape Layers and its contents, Pen tool, Trim paths to trim the shapes, key frames, Graph editor to control the speed of animation, Master Null Transformer to control the contents of the Composition exclusively, Smart Color Controller to change the colors of the whole project with just one click, shadows and many more.

Besides this we will learn to create complex Shop Shade with the help of shape layer with advance techniques.

The main attraction of this tutorial is to transform the credit card icon into a mobile phone icon by using the very same shapes that were used to create the credit card. This creative process will help student to unleash their creativity and take their animation projects to the next level.

What you’ll learn

Design and Animated Icons in After Effects

Design & Animate Credit Icon into a Mobile Phone Icon by using minimal shapes

Are there any course requirements or prerequisites?

After Effects CC 2015 or above. A Free Trail can be downloaded from Adobe website

No previous knowledge of After Effects needed

Who this course is for:

Anyone who wants to learn After Effects and motion graphic design