Tutorial 1: The Graph Editor -- The Essential 5% of After Effects
Chapters:
0:00: Series Intro
0:43: Intro to the Graph Editor
1:44: Intro to the After Effects Interface
3:48: Making a Composition and Adding Layers
17:43: Animating with the Graph Editor
47:29: Outputting as MP4
49:58: Outputting as GIF with Media Encoder
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Welcome to my tutorial series ‘The Essential 5% of After Effects’. If you’re in any creative industry and want to add motion design to your skillset, you only need to learn 5% of After Effects to be able to do 90% of what’s needed on a daily basis. This series is for beginner users of After Effects, but the tools, features, and concepts shown in this series could be useful for any user at any level. I’ve been a motion designer for 15 years and I didn’t start using the Graph Editor until 10 years ago.
In this tutorial, we will explore the Graph Editor in After Effects and learn how to use it to enhance your animation skills. If you're new to After Effects or just looking to brush up on your animation skills, this video is perfect for you. The Graph Editor is everything you need to know to create smooth, professional animations.
First, we'll cover the basics of the Graph Editor, including what it is and how it works. We'll then dive into the different types of keyframes and how to use them to create dynamic animations. You'll learn how to adjust the timing and speed of your animations by manipulating the curves in the Graph Editor.
Next, we'll cover the concept of interpolation and how it affects your animations. You'll learn about linear, ease in, ease out, and bezier interpolation, and how to use each one to achieve different effects in your animations.
We'll also cover the use of the speed graph in the Graph Editor, which is a powerful tool for controlling the speed of your animations. You'll learn how to use the speed graph to create smooth transitions between keyframes and adjust the speed of your animations on the fly.
At the end, you’ll learn how to output the animations as an MP4 and GIF file; two of the most common outputs for motion design in the industry. MP4 files are commonly used for YouTube, LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, etc. GIFs can be used for email, display, presentation, and websites.
By the end of this tutorial, you'll have a solid understanding of the Graph Editor and how to use it to create stunning animations in After Effects. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced animator, this tutorial is sure to help you take your skills to the next level.
Thanks for being here!