After Effects - Learn Motion Graphic Design
This hands-on After Effects - Learn Motion Graphic Design course is perfect for beginners and anyone wanting to level up their skills. We've designed the course content so that anyone can start from scratch, and students with experience can expand their skills and create awesome projects for their portfolio.
You'll learn step-by-step, building confidence and professional design skills while working on real projects along with Daniel Scott.
What’s in the course?
Hint: Get a feel for the course by watching the free lessons!
Why our students love learning with BYOL
“This guy is an amazing teacher.... I'm already getting paid to use skills I've learned from this dude's classes :)”
“Dan is an AWESOME teacher. His enthusiasm is contagious. He helps make learning fun. Thank you Dan for being Amazing.”
“Dan explain everything casually yet clear. The way he explain make this class fun to learn. I'm beginner, and this class help me so much. Thanks Dan!”
“Another amazing Adobe course by Daniel Walter Scott. At least with the Photoshop and Premiere Pro courses, I came with some experience. After Effects was a completely new concept for me and he made it seem so easy to use. Lessons were clear and concise, with a touch of humor and craziness to lighten the atmosphere. Thanks again, Daniel, for another stellar course. Can't wait to try my hand with AE...”
“Yes this course is a good match. I have a bit of knowledge in after effects, but the things that were problematic were explained well in this course.”
“Great foundational information! Whenever I am looking to learn a design tool, I check to see if Dan has a course on the subject first, before looking for other resources. I appreciate all the happy accidents that lead to tips and tricks for real-world problem solving when learning a new program.”
“I do recommend this course for a complete beginner. I enjoyed learning here. Its a great course with a lot of details. It easy to follow from the beginning, at the end I am able to confidently use After Effects.”
“I have some background with Photoshop and have video edited in other programs but this course has kicked all the dust off my skill set and added so many tools to my ability kit. Tools and work flows are not only demonstrated (as is done in standard tutorials) but explained extremely well so I felt no hesitation diving into my own projects feeling confident enough to experiment and build on what wa...”
“Excellent tutorials, easy to follow along, great explanations, highly recommended.”
“Very easy to understand. Great dynamic. Very interesting and practical exercises.”
“I got used to the style of Dan, so this is the 4th course I get from him. Amazing as always.”
“Amazing course, after effects looked overwhelming to me when I first opened it up, but Dan's course has made it simple, easy to understand and most importantly - fun! The easy to follow instructions and his personality throughout the lessons has made the course enjoyable and productive, can't wait to start his Premiere Pro course next!”
“He's going a little too fast but maybe I think that he is because I don't have that much experience in After Effects and it just seems intimidating lol. I just put him at .75 and I'm fine. I'm excited to learn more about After Effects!”
“This is my second course from Dane. I recommend it to anyone who wants to start doing animations in After Effect. Thanks to this course I understood how Ae works, I'm not afraid of compositing anymore, I know where to look for extra effects and how to export my projects properly. It's a really solid base to start working with special effects!”
“With Dan teaching, every learning curve feels much easier and enjoyable. Thank you,Dan.”
“Daniel ist als Person und Dozent ein wahrer Traum. Er ist witzig und vermittelt auf spielerisch leichte Art schwer verdauliche Kost. After Effects ist nicht einfach - aber bei Daniel ist es einfach nur eine Freude ihm zuzuhören und zuzusehen. Übung macht den Meister - und gerade After Effects mit seinen vielen Effekten und Einstellungsmöglichkeiten ist schier unüberschaubar für einen Neuling. Ich...”
“yes even im not beginner, so far I learn some things.”
“It was definitely a good match. I had no experience with any sort of video editing program outside of windows movie maker and this has definitely opened up more opportunities for me. After Effects seems less intimidating now that I know how to use the features that the course explains in a very beginner friendly manner. Thank you!”
“This was a great match for an experienced designer who was self-taught and wanted to learn a bit more details.”
“The way Dan presents the course is really fun and easy to understand. Following the course is easy as all the instructions are told by Dan at every single course and for me as a real beginner for motion graphic it's really good and easy to follow.”
Class projects & community
Build real world projects as you learn, create portfolio worthy work, and gain practical experience by doing - not just watching. Share your work with our global creative community, get feedback and support, and learn alongside other students every step of the way.
Meet your instructor
Daniel Scott
Founder of Bring Your Own Laptop & Chief Instructor
I discovered the world of design as an art student when I stumbled upon a lab full of green & blue iMac G3’s. My initial curiosity around using the computer to create ‘art’ developed into a full-blown passion, eventually leading me to become a digital designer and founder of Bring Your Own Laptop.
Sharing and teaching are a huge part of who I am. As a certified Adobe instructor, I've had the honor of winning multiple Adobe teaching awards at their annual MAX conference. I see Bring Your Own Laptop as the supportive community I wished for when I was first starting out and intimidated by design. Through teaching, I hope to bring others along for the ride and empower my students to bring their stories, labors of love, and art into the world.
True to my Kiwi roots, I've lived in many places, and currently, I reside in Ireland with my wife and kids.
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BYOL+ is for designers who:
- Work solo and want meaningful feedback from peers.
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