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Master motion graphics

⏱️ 1-2 hours 📊 Beginner 📱 Media

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Create animated graphics, text, and visual effects that bring static designs to life. Motion graphics combine design, animation, and storytelling to create engaging video content. Learn After Effects, Canva animations, or free alternatives to add movement and energy to your projects.

How to Get Started

GETTING STARTED (30 minutes)
  1. Choose your tool: After Effects (industry standard, 7-day trial), Canva (free, simple animations), or DaVinci Resolve (free, powerful)
  2. Learn the interface: Timeline, layers, keyframes - fundamental concepts across all animation software
  3. Watch beginner tutorial: 'Motion Graphics Basics' on YouTube - understand core principles
  4. Start with templates: Use pre-made templates to understand how animations work
BASIC ANIMATION (1 hour)
  1. Animate text: Fade in, slide, scale - simple text animations for titles
  2. Keyframe basics: Set start and end positions, let software interpolate the movement
  3. Work with layers: Stack elements, control timing, create depth
  4. Practice timing: Fast vs slow animations, easing in/out - timing creates feeling
CREATING YOUR FIRST PIECE (30 minutes)
  1. Choose simple project: Animated logo, lower third, social media post
  2. Plan your animation: Sketch or write out what happens when - storyboard helps
  3. Animate step by step: One element at a time, test frequently, refine
  4. Export and share: Render as video, share on social media, get feedback

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