Animating Morphing Icons in Adobe After Effects

In this class, you will learn how to create captivating morphing effects using Adobe After Effects and Adobe Illustrator. Animation is a unique art form that allows you to bring your imagination to life on the screen. By adding unexpected twists and turns to your animations, you can engage and amaze your audience.

By the end of the class, you can replicate the instructor's animation using simple travel-themed icons. What's even better is that you will learn how to apply the same concept to any set of icons or graphics, enabling you to create morphing animations.

Morphing animations are a great way to transition between scenes in an animated movie. They can also be used to show progression, create lists, or tell short stories. This class will teach you how to set up your icons in Adobe Illustrator for easy animation, plan your morphing transitions for a fluid animation, and keep your After Effects project file organized.

You will also learn how to create smooth transitions between icons, animate basic shapes, manipulate the paths of complex forms, use masks to animate graphics in and out, and even create a rotating 3D sphere in After Effects.

To make your workflow more efficient, you will discover how null objects can be used to control multiple layers easily. Additionally, the instructor will share tips and tricks they have learned over years of working with After Effects, helping you save time and create amazing animations.

If you are new to animation in After Effects, it is recommended that you take the instructor's class on Easy Animated Icons before starting this course.

Overall, this class provides a comprehensive guide to creating eye-catching morphing effects using Adobe After Effects and Illustrator. Whether you are a beginner or have some experience in motion graphics, this course will equip you with the skills necessary to bring your animations to life.