Curso After Effects 2024 - Animación 2D y efectos visuales Tutorial completo l Curso gratis

Introduction

This tutorial provides a comprehensive guide to using Adobe After Effects 2024 for 2D animation and visual effects. Whether you're a beginner or looking to enhance your skills, this step-by-step guide will help you understand the interface, tools, and techniques necessary to create stunning animations and effects.

Step 1: Understanding the Interface and Tools

• Familiarize Yourself with the After Effects Workspace

  • Open After Effects and explore the main panels: Project, Composition, Timeline, and Preview.
  • Customize your workspace by arranging panels according to your preferences.

• Key Tools to Know

  • Selection Tool: Used for selecting and moving objects.
  • Pen Tool: Ideal for creating custom shapes and paths.
  • Text Tool: For adding and editing text layers.
  • Shape Tool: To draw basic geometric shapes.

Step 2: Creating 2D Animations

• Setting Up a New Project

  • Go to File > New > Project to create a new project.
  • Import assets by dragging files into the Project panel.

• Creating a New Composition

  • Click on Composition > New Composition.
  • Set your desired resolution, frame rate, and duration.

• Animating Objects

  • Select a layer and click the stopwatch icon next to the property you want to animate (e.g., Position, Scale).
  • Move the playhead to a different time on the timeline and change the property value to create keyframes.

Step 3: Working with Shapes and Text

• Adding Shapes

  • Use the Shape Tool to draw shapes directly onto your composition.
  • Customize shapes using the Shape Layer options in the Timeline.

• Animating Text

  • Use the Text Tool to create text layers.
  • Animate text by applying preset animations found in the Effects & Presets panel.

Step 4: Applying Common Effects

• Using Effects

  • Go to Effects & Presets panel and search for effects like Blur, Glow, or Color Correction.
  • Drag an effect onto your layer to apply it.

• Adjusting Effect Properties

  • Select the layer and go to Effect Controls to tweak the effect settings for desired output.

Step 5: Working with a Virtual Camera

• Setting Up a Camera

  • Create a new camera layer by clicking Layer > New > Camera.
  • Use camera tools to navigate and animate the camera view in your composition.

• 3D Layer Functionality

  • Enable 3D for layers by clicking the 3D Layer switch in the Timeline.
  • Adjust layers in 3D space for dynamic scenes.

Step 6: Green Screen and Rotoscoping

• Using Green Screen Techniques

  • Import your green screen footage and place it in the composition.
  • Apply the Keylight effect to remove the green background.

• Rotoscoping

  • Use the Roto Brush tool to isolate subjects from their backgrounds.
  • Fine-tune the edges for a clean cutout.

Step 7: Content-Aware Fill

• Using Content-Aware Fill
  • Select the area you want to fill and create a mask.
  • Go to Edit > Content-Aware Fill to automatically fill in the selected area based on surrounding content.

Step 8: Motion Tracking

• Setting Up Motion Tracking

  • Select your layer and go to Animation > Track Motion.
  • Use tracking points to follow motion in the video.

• Applying Tracking Data

  • After tracking, apply the data to a null object or another layer for seamless integration.

Step 9: Rendering and Exporting

• Preparing for Export

  • Once your project is complete, go to Composition > Add to Render Queue.
  • Set your output settings according to your desired format and quality.

• Rendering the Project

  • Click the Render button and wait for After Effects to process your project.

Conclusion

This tutorial introduced you to the basics of Adobe After Effects 2024, covering essential techniques for 2D animation and visual effects. By practicing these steps, you can create impressive animations and enhance your video projects. For further learning, explore the tutorials and exercises linked in the description, and continue experimenting with the various features After Effects offers. Happy animating!