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Looking to break into the exciting world of motion graphics? Look no further than our Motion Graphics Bundle for Beginners! This comprehensive bundle includes everything you need to start creating stunning animations and visual effects with confidence.
Whether you’re a complete beginner or looking to take your skills to the next level, this bundle has everything you need to get started. Join us today and start creating eye-catching motion graphics that will make your projects stand out!
Motion Graphics Bundle: Beginner
London
or Online
8 days
10am – 4pm
Beginner
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Overview of the course
Looking to step up your motion graphics game? Look no further than our Motion Graphics Bundle for Beginners, featuring comprehensive training in After Effects, Illustrator, Cinema 4D, and Photoshop.
This bundle is 8 days long, consisting of 2 days of beginner level training for each software. Over the course of eight days, you’ll gain the skills and knowledge needed to create stunning motion graphics that capture attention and convey your message with style. Our expert instructors will guide you through the basics of each program, from setting up your workspace to creating animations and adding special effects.
In our two-day After Effects training, you’ll learn how to animate text, graphics, and images using keyframes and motion paths, as well as how to work with layers, masks, and effects. In the Illustrator course, you’ll explore vector-based design and learn how to create logos, icons, and other graphic elements. The Cinema 4D training will introduce you to 3D modeling and animation, while the Photoshop course will teach you how to edit photos and create digital artwork.
With our Motion Graphics Bundle for Beginners, you’ll gain the skills you need to bring your creative vision to life and take your motion graphics to the next level. Enrol now and get started on your journey to becoming a motion graphics pro!
Dates
As this bundle is a combination of four different beginner level courses, you will need to pick a start date for each course below. Each course runs over two consecutive days.
After Effects
- 15 May, 2023
- 10 July, 2023
- 29 August, 2023
- 23 October, 2023
- 11 December, 2023
Photoshop
- 3 April, 2023
- 30 May, 2023
- 17 July, 2023
- 11 September, 2023
- 30 October, 2023
Cinema 4D
- 24 April, 2023
- 26 June, 2023
- 7 August, 2023
- 9 October, 2023
- 20 November, 2023
Illustrator
- 9 May, 2023
- 3 July, 2023
- 21 August, 2023
- 16 October, 2023
- 11 December, 2023
If the public classroom dates don’t suit your schedule, let us know and we can arrange a private / tailored training course for you where we can customise both the content and the dates of the course.
To find more about our Tailored Training courses, click here
Outline
Here is what you will learn in this bundle in more detail.
After Effects
- Understanding the basics of motion graphics
- Some useful terminology
- Welcome Screen
- Tools and Panels of After Effects
- Bringing in still images, illustrations and video files
- Working with layered Illustrator and Photoshop files
- Different file types and options
- Creating compositions
- Layer transform properties (Opacity, Position, Rotation, Anchor Point and Scale)
- Timing and Keyframing animations
- Working with Motion Paths to create an animation
- Orienting layers to their directions of travel
- Creating a custom animation path by using the Motion Sketch Panel
- Changing the orientation of layers
- Smoothing the path for better animations
- Speeding up / Slowing down an animation created with Motion Sketch
- Making layers look more natural by adding Motion Blur
- Motion Blur settings
- Working with the correct Shutter Angle
- Motion Blur quality options
- Understanding the relationships between layers
- Using the Pick-Whip to link layers to each other
- Grouping layers by Pre-composing
- Some useful switches and modes
- Understanding how effects work
- Introduction to some basic effects
- Adjusting effects parameters
- Re-ordering effects
- Enabling / Disabling effects
- Creating a simple mask to hide or show a certain part of the layer
- Working with custom shape tools to create masks
- Creating a custom shape by using the Pen Tool
- Handles and Bezier curves of masks
- Mask properties such as Feather, Expansion, Path and Opacity
- Understanding how Adjustment Layers work
- Creating and using Adjustment Layers
- Advantages and limitations
- Masking Adjustment Layers to limit an effect
- Working with text layers
- Using the animation presets to create a quick text animation
- Typing and animating text on a custom path
- Keyframing the source text
- Masking text layers
- Understanding how Motion Tracking works
- Using the correct track points
- Attaching graphics and text elements to a video clip
- Applying the tracking data to another layer
- Considerations
- Understanding the Render Queue and its properties
- Working with different file formats
- Using the correct codecs
- Exporting for different platforms such as web, social media, film and TV
Photoshop
- Opening images and setting up blank documents
- Most commonly used blank document presets
- Choosing the right colour mode and raster effect for print and web
- Optimising the workspace
- Shortcuts for navigation
- Essential Photoshop tools and panels
- Resizing and straightening with the Crop tool
- Understanding the “rule of thirds”
- Setting up crop presets for social media and other purposes
- Transforming and rotating the canvas
- Understanding resolution, colour depth and image size
- Creating and deleting layers
- Placing images embedded and linked
- Transforming layers with the Free Transform mode
- Scaling proportionally
- The difference between the Free transform and the Warp options
- Increasing Transparency with the opacity
- Understanding the importance of the Stacking Order
- Changing layer order
- Creating solid colour background layers
- Adding basic effects
- Duplicating layers
- Aligning and Smart guides
- Navigating with shortcuts
- Working with a histogram
- Understanding the difference between brightness and contrast
- Colour correction with Colour balance
- Image sharpening with Levels panel
- Changing the colour of a targeted object with Hue and saturation
- Combining adjustment layers
- The select subject feature
- Creating basic selections by using the object selection and quick selection tools
- Adjusting selections with the Lasso tools
- Perfecting selections in the Select and Mask workspace
- Selecting hair by using the Refine edge brush tool
- Remove unwanted objects with the Spot healing brush tool
- Covering problems by using the Clone stamp tool
- Covering objects and viewing results with the Content-Aware fill
- The purpose of masking
- Removing image background
- Adjusting the mask with a Brush tool
- Brush tool properties and shortcuts
- Refining the mask with the Mask options
- Using the Type tool and text formatting
- Character and Paragraph options
- Aligning text
- Understanding the difference between leading, tracking and kerning
- Different file formats
- Optimising the document for the web and print
- Saving and exporting documents
Cinema 4D
- Cinema 4D’s general user interface
- Understanding the 3D workflow and concepts
- Finding your way around in 3D space
- Navigation tools and keyboard shortcuts
- Project Settings
- Preferences to help speed up your work
- Working with Parametric Objects / Primitives
- Understanding the core features of objects by exploring the Attributes Manager
- Naming, hiding, disabling and colourising 3D objects
- Creating 3D Text
- Understanding the units used in Cinema 4D
- Working with Position, Rotation and Scale values
- The Move, Scale and Rotate tools and keyboard shortcuts
- Difference between Size and Scale
- Setting up a parent/child relationship between 3D objects
- Driving the properties of one object by using another
- Things to consider when using the parenting functions
- How to use Null Objects to group objects inside one parent
- Putting what you’ve learned so far into practice
- Creating a simple model of a table and chair
- Duplicating objects easily
- Creating a Solar System hierarchy
- Merging projects and models
- Converting Parametric Objects into editable ones
- Using the selection tools on Polygons, Edges and Points
- Using the Cut command to create additional segments
- Understanding how segments affect the 3D model and their advantages/disadvantages
- Creating new segments by using the Extrude Tool
- Using the Inset Tool to create detail
- Introduction to Splines in Cinema 4D
- Working with Parametric Splines
- Text Splines
- Converting Parametric Splines into Editable Splines
- Creating custom splines with the Pen and Pencil Tools
- Editing splines and smoothing them
- Using generators to render splines
- Working with the Extrude Object
- Understanding how Sweep, Loft and Lathe objects work
- Creating more complex models with these generators
- Creating 3D cutouts with the Boole Object
- Understanding what deformers are
- Applying a deformer to a model
- Working with multiple deformers simultaneously
- Bending, Twisting, Stretching, Bulging and Tapering models
- Resetting and removing deformers
- Why it is crucial to understand how lights work in Cinema 4D
- Differences between C4D Lights and lights in real life
- Creating a basic 3-point light setup
- Using Spot lights
- Using Area and Omni lights
- Shadow types and quality
- Introduction to Materials
- Creating and applying materials to objects
- Exploring the channels found in a material
- Changing the base colour of an object
- Adding reflective properties to a material
- Making an object transparent
- Introduction to animation in Cinema 4D
- Understanding how an animation is created and previewed
- Animating the position, rotation and the scale of objects
- Using Keyframes and navigating the Timeline
- Using the Dope Sheet to refine the animation timing
- Introduction to Cameras in Cinema 4D
- Creating a camera from a custom view
- Editing camera settings
- Using multiple cameras
- Animating cameras to create fly/walkthroughs
- Rendering a camera view
Illustrator
- Setting up a new document
- Most commonly used blank document presets
- Choosing the right colour mode and raster effect for print and web
- Using Artboards
- Editing Artboards by using the Artboard tool
- Rearranging Artboards
- Moving artwork with the Artboard
- Workspaces
- Shortcuts for zooming and scrolling
- Essential Illustrator tools and panels
- Preferences
- Basic Selection Tools
- Manipulating paths with the Direct Selection Tool
- Expanding selections
- Rounding corners with the corner widgets
- The advantage of grouping objects
- Exploring the Appearance panel
- Adding effects
- Repositioning and resizing shapes
- Duplicating shapes
- The rotation tool and the Radial Repeat effect
- Scaling proportionally
- Corner and Effect scaling preferences
- Aligning and smart guides
- Distributing objects
- How to use the Curvature tool
- Adding/removing anchor points
- Converting anchor points to corners or to smooth
- Shape manipulation techniques
- Free hand drawing in Illustrator
- Pencil Tool and Pencil tool options
- Smooth and Reshape Tools
- Eraser and Scissors Tools
- Paintbrush Tool
- Setting up Pattern Brushes
- Working with Guides, Grids and Rulers
- Introducing layers
- Rearranging Layers by using the Layers Panel
- Locking and hiding objects
- Creating and rearranging Layers
- Turning sketches into vector artwork
- Setting up sketches as templates
- The importance of the Stacking order
- Setting up swatches and colour palettes
- Colour Terminology
- Fill and Stroke options
- Adding and editing Gradients
- Easy recolouring techniques with the Recolour panel
- Adding and formatting text
- Typeface attributes
- Placing text on a path
- Text box options
- Creating scalable Text
- Combining and subtracting shapes by using the Shapebuilder tool
- Creating flat characters
- Shapebuilder Tool shortcuts
- Pathfinder option
- Pros and cons of using the Pathfinder vs. Shapebuilder tools
- Different file formats
- Saving and exporting artwork
- Optimising for print and web
Work Samples
Here are a few examples of the kind of work you can expect to be able to create after completing this bundle. Click the thumbnails to see explore the details.
Working with Selections
You will learn how to create accurate selections so that you can isolate a subject from the background.
Adjustment Layers
Instead of applying an adjustment to the entire image, you will learn how to do this selectively by using adjustment layers.
Retouching Skin
One of the most common uses of Photoshop is Skin Retouching. You will learn the best practices to ensure your image looks natural.
Working with Layers
Layers allow you to create complex compositions with endless possibilities. You will learn the ins and outs of how layers work.
Advanced Selections
Creating accurate selections mean that you can remove any background. Learn how to create perfect selections around hair and more.
Typography
Text is a crucial element in any design. Learn the foundations of typography and create a professional looking poster.
What's included?
Together with this bundle, you also get the following benefits at no extra cost.
Course Certification
At the end of your training, you will receive a certificate of completion to demonstrate your competence.
Lifetime Support
After your training, you will have access to our technical email and phone support for a lifetime.
Course Notes
As well as the training files you create during the course, you will also be given comprehensive course notes.
Training Videos
You will have free access to our extensive online training video library for seven days.
Free Class Retake
You can come back and attend the same training session for free within 24 months.
Course Recording
During the course, you will be able to record the training sessions so you can refer to it whenever you need to.
As well as the certificate of completion that you will get at the end of your course, you will also have the option to take the official Adobe Certified Professional exam for an additional fee of £100. The ACP is the industry-recognised
certification which proves that you have the in-demand and job-ready skills!
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Offers
We want to provide you with the best possible training experience. That’s why we have a number of offers to make the whole training process more manageable.
Money-Back Guarantee
If you are not truly satisfied with your training course, neither are we. Let us know on the first day of the course and we will go the extra mile to make things right. If you are still not happy, we will refund 100% of your money.
Instalment Plans
We understand that it may not always be very easy to pay for your training upfront. That’s why we offer a payment plan, which allows you to spread the cost of your training over 3, 6 or 12 months with 3%, 5% or 10% interest.
FAQ
Couldn’t find the answer to you question? These might help.
Our address is: 3 Laybourne House, Admirals Way, London, E14 9UH.
We are located only a couple of minutes’ walk from both the Canary Wharf (Jubilee Line) and the South Quay DLR Stations.
We are located only a couple of minutes’ walk from both the Canary Wharf (Jubilee Line) and the South Quay DLR Stations.
The course starts at 10am and runs until 4pm with a lunch break and a couple of short coffee breaks throughout the day.
We usually have between 4-6 students per class. So it is a very small group, which means you get a lot of individual help and attention.
When you decide which course and dates you would like to attend, you simply fill the contact form on this page, or get in touch with us by using the chat button. Upon receiving your request, we will raise an invoice and send it to you for payment.
Once we receive the payment, your place on the course gets confirmed and you receive the joining instructions.
Once we receive the payment, your place on the course gets confirmed and you receive the joining instructions.
Payment needs to be made at least 10 days prior to the first day of your course. Until we receive your payment, your place on the course is not confirmed and if the course gets fully booked, we might ask you to wait until the next available date.
You can pay for your training course via BACS (direct bank transfer), by using any credit or debit card including VISA, Mastercard or AMEX. You can also pay by using PayPal.
We provide the workstations, notepads, light snacks, biscuits, coffee, tea and chocolate (lots of it!) during the course, so you don’t need to bring anything along.
If you feel more comfortable using your own computer, you certainly can. Just make sure you let us know ahead of the course, so we can prepare a workstation for you to connect your laptop.
If you are attending a public scheduled training course with other students, then you would be following a pre-determined outline. This is to ensure that everyone benefits from the training. However, if you would like to use your own files during the course (perhaps you are working on a project that you’d like to use as a case study), check out our Tailored Training page.
Overview:
Instead of travelling to our London studios, you can join the course remotely as an online student. You will be joining a classroom training session which takes place at one of our training centres with real instructors and students without leaving your home or office. You will have the opportunity to interact with your instructors during the live sessions, ask questions, follow demonstrations, hear and see your fellow students just like you would if you were physically here. It’s exactly like being in a classroom, without the cost of travel and accommodation. Plus the cost of the online training is lower than the traditional classroom training courses.
The platform: Our online courses run either on Zoom or Teams. During the training hours, you need to be in front of your computer and follow your instructor’s monitor as the demonstrations take place. You will then practice what you’ve learned on your own computer. Along the way, you will be able to interact with your instructor, ask questions as well as take part in discussions during the training. If you get stuck, your instructor can take control of your mouse and show you the right way of completing a specific task.
Prerequisites: Almost all modern computers nowadays will have sufficient technology for the live training courses. However, to ensure you get the most out of your online training experience, there are a few things to keep in mind. In order to attend one of the InDesign courses as an online student, you need to have a decent broadband connection (a connection that’s good enough for a traditional HD video call will suffice). You will also need a pair of headphones or speakers as well as a microphone. Although not compulsory, you are advised to have a dual-monitor setup. Ideally, you would be following your instructor from one monitor and use the other monitor to practice the tools you are taught. As an alternative, you can use a single monitor and switch between the online session and your software. You will need to have either the full version of the software you are learning or we can send you a link to download a free trial for a limited period.
The platform: Our online courses run either on Zoom or Teams. During the training hours, you need to be in front of your computer and follow your instructor’s monitor as the demonstrations take place. You will then practice what you’ve learned on your own computer. Along the way, you will be able to interact with your instructor, ask questions as well as take part in discussions during the training. If you get stuck, your instructor can take control of your mouse and show you the right way of completing a specific task.
Prerequisites: Almost all modern computers nowadays will have sufficient technology for the live training courses. However, to ensure you get the most out of your online training experience, there are a few things to keep in mind. In order to attend one of the InDesign courses as an online student, you need to have a decent broadband connection (a connection that’s good enough for a traditional HD video call will suffice). You will also need a pair of headphones or speakers as well as a microphone. Although not compulsory, you are advised to have a dual-monitor setup. Ideally, you would be following your instructor from one monitor and use the other monitor to practice the tools you are taught. As an alternative, you can use a single monitor and switch between the online session and your software. You will need to have either the full version of the software you are learning or we can send you a link to download a free trial for a limited period.
Yes – as long as you give us 10 days’ notice, you can postpone your course to another date without any charges. For full details on cancelation and postponing, please refer to our T&Cs.
Still unsure? Use the contact form below to get in touch.
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Docklands Media’s Beginner Motion Graphics Bundle is an excellent way to get started with motion graphics design. This bundle includes training for four essential software programs – Cinema 4D, Illustrator, Photoshop, and After Effects – giving you the fundamental skills you need to create stunning motion graphics and visual effects.Read More
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