Learn Motion Graphics Basic Online: Free Course with AI Tutor & Certificate
You'll learn to animate illustrations and control speed using Adobe After Effects in this Motion Graphics Basic course. Over 12 hours, you'll complete 15 modules and 94 video lessons covering track mattes, masks, and type animators. By the end, you'll know how to export optimized videos for social media.
What you'll learn in this Motion Graphics Basic course
Five concrete outcomes you'll walk away with, each mapped to modules in the curriculum below.
Create motion graphics using Adobe After Effects
Animate illustrations and text layers
Control speed and motion paths in motion graphics
Utilize track mattes, masks, and type animators for effects
Export and optimize motion graphics for various platforms and formats
Motion Graphics Basic course syllabus
01 Introduction of Motion Graphics
- What is Motion Graphics?
- Which Software is used for Motion Graphics?
- Types of Motion Graphics
- The Work Area of Motion Graphics
02 After Effects CC - Animating Illustration
- How to Learn the Interface?
- Import into After Effects
- Animating the illustration
- How to Sequence The Animation?
- How to set up the illustration in Adobe Illustrator?
- How to animate all layers?
- Sequence layers, tweak and finalize
- Robot Animation - Importing, adding Audio & Setting up the animation
- Breaking the Rule - Sequence & Animate
- Adding Visual Effect
03 How to Control Speed in Motion Graphics?
- Introduction to ease your animation on a motion path?
- Control the Speed via Speed Graph
- Value Graph - Control the values for scale
- Spin the Wheel with Rotation and Value Graph
04 Animating - Shapes and Type Layers
- How to create and edit shape layers?
- How to create and edit text layers?
- Animating Shapes Properties
- Shape Explosion with Logo Animation
- How to create irregular shapes and lines with the pen tool?
- How to create Bezier Shapes?
05 How to create Videos For Social Media?
- Introduction to create videos for social media
- How to choose a color palette
- How to select appropriate fonts
- Create Pro Videos using the Adobe Media Encoder
- How to create a Pro transparent background Video
- How to create a Looping GIF?
06 Revealing Layers with Track Mattes
- Overview of Revealing Layers with Track Mattes
- How to use the Alpha Inverted Track Mattes
- The Luma Track Mattes
- Animating Track Mattes
- Pre-Comp Techniques to Reveal Layers
- Create Track Matte from Pre-Comps
- Create Track Matte from Text Layers
07 Masks
- Intro To Masks
- How to create mask?
- How to edit mask?
08 Type Animator - Animation & Effects
- What is Type Animator?
- Overview and styling of Text Layers
- How to create per character animation?
- How to combine & Animate Animator Properties
- How to Animate Text on Path?
- How to use Shape layer as Path?
09 Complex, Compund, and Bezier Shapes
- How to create complex and compound shapes?
- How to Animate Groups?
- Animating strokes and fill colors
- How to create complex shapes with the merge path?
- Animating & Morphing Bezier Shapes
- How to create and Animate Repeating Shapes
- Animating Stroke Dashes
- Animating the Wave
- Animating the Taper
10 Animation Techniques of Motion Path
- Transform a path into a keyframe motion path
- How to Create Complex Position Motion Path Double Loops
- Import Motion Path from Illustrator
- How to Create a Bezier Trail from a Motion Path
11 Presets - After Effects Type Engines
- Bounce Preset
- 360 Loop Preset
- Multi-Line Presets
- Animate In Presets
- Combining Presets Animate In/Out Presets
12 Time Frames in Motion Graphics
- Reversing Animation with Keyframe Assistant
- How to Shrink Layers duration - Time Stretch
- Use Time Remap to Slow, Speed up and Reverse an Animation
- Time Reverse Layer
- TimeWarp Effects - Speed
- Frames Per Seconds (FPS)
- Back & Forth with Negative Speed & Motion Blur
- Source Frame
13 Distorting and Animating Objects/Images in CC 2019/2020
- The Concept of Pins - Position Pin
- How effective is the Bend Pin
- How to Use the Advanced Pin
- How to use the Mesh, Expansion and Density
- How to effectively use the Starch Pin
- How to use the Overlap Pin
- How to Animate the Advanced Pins
14 Tips To Conclude Motion Graphics
- How to create Backup Copies of your Project
- Moving the Anchor Point with Precision
- Scaling your Comp Without any layer Change
- Keyframe Navigation
- How to use the Shy Switch
- Soloing a layer
- Colorizing Your Labels - Selecting and Grouping Layers
- Taking a Snapshot
- Moving on the Timeline and Work Area
- Replacing Images and Videos in The Comp without changing animation and Effects
- Media and Disk Cache
15 Export Your Work From After Effects
- Exporting With Transparent Background
- Exporting your Composition as GIF
- Exporting a Comp to a New Project
- Workflow between AE and AME
Skills you'll gain
Add these to your LinkedIn profile and resume the day you finish.
Who should take this Motion Graphics Basic course?
And exactly what you need before starting (spoiler: almost nothing).
This course is for
- Graphic designers looking to add video animation to their skill set.
- Content creators who want to produce engaging social media videos.
- Students in India seeking practical experience with Adobe After Effects.
- Marketing professionals aiming to build animated promotional materials.
Prerequisites
- No prior experience is required to begin this course.
- A computer capable of running Adobe After Effects CC.
- Basic familiarity with navigating creative software interfaces helps.
How learning works on LearnTube
The structure of a bootcamp, the price of free.
AI curates your path
Our AI picks the top 1% of video content for each topic and arranges it into a structured, goal-based curriculum. No more tutorial roulette.
Learn, then get quizzed
After every lesson, your AI tutor asks you a question and gives personalised feedback on your answer, so gaps get fixed immediately.
Finish with proof
Complete the course, build the capstone project, and claim a certificate recognised by 900+ hiring partners.
A complete Motion Graphics Basic course: free, structured and job-focused
Start by animating your first shape and text layers in Adobe After Effects. This Motion Graphics Basic course teaches you the exact techniques professionals use to create engaging videos for social media. Across 15 modules, you'll practice controlling speed, revealing layers with track mattes, and working with complex Bezier shapes. We start with a straightforward lesson answering What is Motion Graphics? before moving into practical applications like using type animators and animation techniques for motion paths.
LearnTube makes learning these technical skills simple. We curate the best YouTube video lessons and pair them with an AI tutor that tests your knowledge. Every time you finish a video, the AI generates a quick quiz to make sure you actually understand concepts like masking and time frames. You don't have to search for tutorials or wonder if you're doing it right. The platform guides you step by step through all 94 lessons.
You can learn everything for free, joining over 60,000 learners who already use our platform. When you finish the 12 hours of content, you have the option to purchase a verified certificate. This is a great way to show our 900+ hiring partners that you know how to export your work from After Effects and build professional motion graphics.
Jobs you can target after learning Motion Graphics Basic
Motion Graphics Basic is a gateway skill for some of the fastest-growing roles in tech.
Creates animated 2D and 3D graphics for videos and digital platforms.
Assembles recorded footage and adds text animations or visual effects.
Designs engaging short-form video content tailored for social platforms.
Assists senior designers by animating basic shapes, logos, and text layers.
Typical entry-level salary ranges in India as of September 2026. Actual compensation varies by city, company and experience.
Earn a Motion Graphics Basic certificate employers recognise
Finish the course and claim a certificate you can share anywhere.
- Learn 100% free: every lesson, quiz and the AI tutor cost nothing
- Claim your certificate when you complete the course (an optional paid add-on)
- Recognised by 900+ hiring partners across India
- One click to share on LinkedIn and add to your resume
Why learners choose LearnTube
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I had a lot of doubts while learning, but the AI chatbot answered them in detail with simple summaries. The videos on the platform saved me a lot of time as I didn't have to search YouTube and watch random content.
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Frequently asked questions
Everything learners ask before starting this Motion Graphics Basic course.
Is motion graphics a good skill to learn right now?
Yes. Brands constantly need animated content for social media and marketing campaigns. Knowing how to animate shapes and text in After Effects makes you highly valuable to creative agencies and tech companies across India.
Do I have to pay for this course?
No. All 94 video lessons and AI quizzes are completely free to access. You only pay if you decide you want the optional verified certificate after completing the 12 hours of training material.
How does this differ from watching regular YouTube tutorials?
LearnTube organizes the best videos into a structured 15-module path. Instead of guessing what to watch next, you follow a clear curriculum. An AI tutor also gives you quizzes after every video to check your understanding.
What software do I need to complete the lessons?
You need access to Adobe After Effects. The curriculum focuses specifically on this software, teaching you how to use its type animators, track mattes, and export settings to create professional video projects.
Can I get a certificate when I finish?
Yes. Once you complete all the modules and pass the AI quizzes, you can purchase an optional certificate. This document proves your new technical skills to employers and our network of hiring partners.
Is this curriculum suitable for complete beginners?
Absolutely. The training starts with a basic introduction explaining what motion graphics actually is. From there, you slowly build up to more complex techniques like animating motion paths and working with Bezier shapes.
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