After Effects for Graphic Designers
Wednesday, July 01
2:45 pm - 3:45 pm (Chicago)After Effects isn’t just for video pros, and it doesn’t have to feel intimidating. With a small set of core concepts, designers can create simple, effective motion that enhances everyday design work.
Learn how to get things moving quickly using familiar assets from Photoshop and Illustrator. Build practical motion skills that deliver immediate results, from adding impact to social content to bringing static layouts to life. Introduce motion into existing design workflows without overcomplicating the process.
This session is for designers who want to add motion to their skill set without changing how they work. You’ll leave with confidence and a clear understanding of how After Effects fits naturally into a design-first workflow.
You will learn:
- That After Effects is not as scary as you always thought
- How to quickly create animations with keyframes
- How to import your Photoshop and Illustrator assets and animate them
- How to do the cool stuff with video, like tracking motion and cameras
- How to export your animations