Understand movement and timing
Use motion to explain, direct attention or add personality.
minVideo & animation · Beginner
Motion Graphics & Animation Basics
Learn timing, keyframes, easing, composition, storyboards and animation principles for titles, explainers and animated content.
minutes · Self-paced
Course overview
Learn timing, keyframes, easing, composition, storyboards and animation principles for titles, explainers and animated content. This expanded learning path includes additional applied workshops and a practical course project.
What you will learn
- Understand movement and timing
- Work with keyframes and easing
- Compose readable animated scenes
- Export and review animated work
- Apply the skills in a practical project
- Review and improve your completed work
Skills covered
- Storyboarding
- Timing and spacing
- Keyframes
- Easing
- Motion hierarchy
- Typography in motion
- Audio synchronisation
- Rendering
Prerequisites
No previous experience is required. Practical exercises are included in every module.
Course modules
Work with keyframes and easing
Control how a property changes over time.
minCompose readable animated scenes
Use hierarchy and transitions to guide attention.
minExport and review animated work
Check timing, frame size and final playback.
minAnimate typography and scene transitions
Text should remain readable while moving. Use hierarchy first and transitions to connect ideas rather than decorate every scene.
minControl keyframes and easing
Keyframes set values at specific moments. Their spacing affects perceived speed, while easing changes acceleration and deceleration.
minRender and review animated work
Rendering converts an editable project into a shareable video. Check dimensions, frame rate, compression, sound and playback on the target device.
minStoryboard motion before animating
A storyboard defines the order of events and helps decide what moves, when it moves and why. Keep each short sequence focused on one message.
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