GETTING TO KNOW THE WORK AREA

• Introducing Adobe Illustrator
• Opening a file
• Exploring the workspace
• Getting to know the Tools
• Using Control panel
• Saving your workspace
• Change the artwork
• Using the Artboards panel

SELECTING ARTWORK

• Selecting objects
• Using the Selection, Direct Selection  tool
• Creating selections with a marquee
• Hiding and locking objects
• Selecting similar objects
• Selecting in Outline mode
• Aligning objects
• Aligning objects to each other
• Aligning to a key object
• Aligning anchor points
• Distributing objects
• Aligning to the artboard
• Working with groups
• Grouping items
• Editing a group in Isolation mode
• Creating a nested group
• Exploring object arrangement
• Arranging objects
• Selecting objects behind
• USING SHAPES TO CREATE ARTWORK
• Creating a new document
• Working with basic shapes
• Creating and editing rectangles, ellipse, circle, polygon
• Rounding corners
• Changing stroke width and alignment
• Drawing lines, star
• Creating a
• Working with the Shaper tool
• Combining shapes
• Using the Draw Inside mode
• Using Image Trace

EDITING AND COMBINING SHAPES AND PATHS

• Starting the lesson
• Editing paths and shapes
• Cutting with the Scissors tool
• Joining paths
• Cutting with the Knife tool
• Using the Eraser tool
• Combining shapes
• Shape Builder tool
• Working with Pathfinder panel
• Creating a compound path
• Using the Width tool
• Outlining strokes
• Finishing up the illustration
• Starting the lesson
• Working with artboards
• Adding artboards
• Editing artboards
• Renaming artboards
• Reordering artboards
• Working with rulers and guides
• Creating guides
• Editing the ruler origin
• Transforming content
• Positioning artwork using the Transform panel
• Positioning artwork using Smart Guides
• Scaling objects
• Reflecting objects
• Rotating objects
• Distorting objects with effects
• Shearing objects
• Transforming with the Free Transform tool
• Creating a PDF

CREATING AN ILLUSTRATION

• Starting the lesson
• An intro to drawing with the Pen tool
• Selecting paths
• Drawing straight lines with the Pen tool
• Introducing curved paths
• Drawing a curve with the Pen tool
• Drawing a series of curves with the Pen tool
• Converting smooth points to corner points
• Combining curves and straight lines
• Creating artwork with the Pen tool
• Drawing a coffee cup
• Drawing with the Curvature tool
• Editing curves
• Reflecting the spoon shape
• Rounding corner points
• Editing paths and points
• Deleting and adding anchor points
• Converting between smooth points and corner points
• Anchor Point tool
• Create Dashed line
• Adding arrowheads to a path
• Working with the Pencil tool
• Drawing freeform paths with the Pencil tool
• Drawing straight segments with the Pencil tool
• Joining with the Join tool

USING COLOR TO ENHANCE SIGNAGE

• Starting the lesson
• Exploring color modes
• Working with color
• Applying an existing color
• Creating a custom color using the Color panel
• Saving a color as a swatch
• Creating a copy of a swatch
• Editing a swatch
• Creating and editing a global swatch
• Using the Color Picker to create color
• Using Illustrator swatch libraries
• Adding a spot color
• Creating and saving a tint of a color
• Converting colors
• Copying appearance attributes
• Creating a color group
• Creative inspiration with the Color Guide panel
• Editing a color group in the Edit Colors dialog box
• Editing colors in artwork
• Assigning colors to your artwork
• Working with Live Paint
• Creating a Live Paint group
• Painting with the Live Paint Bucket tool
• Modifying a Live Paint group

ADDING TYPE TO A POSTER

• Starting the lesson
• Adding type to the poster
• Adding text at a point
• Adding area type
• Working with Auto Sizing
• Converting between area and point type
• Importing a plain-text file
• Threading text
• Formatting type
• Changing font family and font style
• Fixing missing fonts
• Changing font size
• Changing font color
• Changing additional character formatting
• Working with Glyphs
• Changing paragraph formatting
• Modifying text with the Touch Type tool
• Resizing and reshaping type objects
• Creating columns of text
• Creating and applying text styles
• Creating and applying a paragraph style
• Editing a paragraph style
• Creating and applying a character style
• Editing a character style
• Sampling text formatting
• Wrapping text
• Reshaping text with a preset envelope warp
• Editing the envelope warp
• Working with type on a path
• Creating type on a path
• Creating type on a closed path
• Creating text outlines

ORGANIZING YOUR ARTWORK WITH LAYERS

• Starting the lesson
• Understanding layers
• Creating layers and sublayers
• Creating new layers
• Creating sublayers
• Editing layers and objects
• Locating layers
• Moving content between layers
• Viewing layers
• Reordering layers
• Collecting into a new layer
• Duplicating layer content
• Pasting layers
• Changing layer order
• Applying appearance attributes to layers
• Creating a clipping mask

GRADIENTS, BLENDS, AND PATTERNS

• Starting the lesson
• Working with gradients
• Applying a linear gradient to a fill
• Editing/Saving a gradient
• Adjusting a linear gradient fill
• Applying a linear gradient to a stroke
• Editing a gradient on a stroke
• Applying a radial gradient to artwork
• Editing the colors in the radial gradient
• Adjusting the radial gradient
• Applying gradients to multiple objects
• Adding transparency to gradients
• Working with blended objects
• Creating a blend with specified steps
• Modifying a blend
• Creating and editing a smooth color blend
• Painting with patterns
• Applying an existing pattern
• Creating your own pattern
• Applying your pattern
• Editing your pattern

USING BRUSHES TO CREATE A POSTER

• Starting the lesson
• Working with brushes
• Using Calligraphic brushes
• Applying a Calligraphic brush to artwork
• Drawing with the Paintbrush tool
• Editing paths with the Paintbrush tool
• Editing a brush
• Removing a brush stroke
• Using Art brushes
• Applying an existing Art brush
• Creating an Art brush
• Editing an Art brush
• Using Bristle brushes
• Changing Bristle brush options
• Painting with a Bristle brush
• Using Pattern brushes .
• Creating a Pattern brush
• Applying a Pattern brush
• Editing the Pattern brush
• Working with the Blob Brush tool
• Drawing with the Blob Brush tool
• Merging paths with the Blob Brush tool
• Editing with the Eraser tool

EXPLORING CREATIVE USES OF EFFECTS AND GRAPHIC STYLES

• Starting the lesson
• Using the Appearance panel
• Editing appearance attributes
• Stroke and fill to artwork
• Stroke and fill to text
• Reordering appearance attributes
• Applying an effect
• Editing an effect
• Styling text with a Warp effect
• Editing text with a Warp effect
• Offset Path effect
• Photoshop Effect
• Working with 3D effects
• Using graphic styles
• Graphic style
• Creating and applying a graphic style
• Graphic style to a layer
• Scaling strokes and effects

CREATING ARTWORK FOR A T-SHIRT

• Working with symbols
• Using existing Illustrator symbol libraries
• Editing a symbol
• Working with dynamic symbols
• Creating, Duplicating,Replacing symbol
• Breaking a link to a symbol
• Working with Creative Cloud Libraries
• Adding assets to CC Libraries
• Using Library assets
• Updating a Library asset
• Working with the perspective grid
• Using a preset grid
• Adjusting the perspective grid
• Drawing artwork in perspective
• Selecting and transforming objects in perspective
• Moving planes and objects together
• Drawing artwork with no active grid
• Adding and editing text in perspective
• Moving objects in a perpendicular direction
• Moving a plane to match an object
• Bringing content into perspective
• Editing symbols in perspective
• Releasing objects with perspective
• Finishing up

USING ILLUSTRATOR CC WITH OTHER ADOBE APPLICATIONS

• Starting the lesson
• Combining artwork
• Placing image files
• Placing an image
• Scaling a placed image
• Placing a Photoshop image with Show Import Options
• Placing multiple images
• Applying color edits to an image
• Masking images
• Applying a simple mask to an image
• Editing a clipping path
• Masking an object with text
• Creating an opacity mask
• Editing an opacity mask
• Sampling colors in placed images
• Working with image links
• Finding link information
• Embedding and unembedding images
• Replacing a linked image
• Packaging a file

EXPORTING ASSETS

• Starting the lesson
• Creating Pixel-Perfect Drawings
• Aligning new artwork to the pixel grid
• Aligning existing artwork to the pixel grid
• Exporting artboards and assets
• Exporting artboards
• Exporting individual assets

Module 1: Introduction to After Effects

Getting Started

• Understanding the After Effects workspace

• Panels overview (Project, Composition, Timeline, Effects)

• Creating a new composition (resolution, frame rate, duration)

• Importing assets (video, images, audio, AI/PSD files)

• Basic navigation (zoom, pan, timeline scrubbing)

Core Concepts

• Layers and their properties (transform, opacity)

• Understanding keyframes

• RAM Preview vs. Standard Preview

• Rendering basics (export settings)

Module 2: Animation Fundamentals

Basic Keyframing

• Position, Scale, Rotation, Opacity animations

• Easy Ease for smooth motion

• Graph Editor (speed vs. value graphs)

• Parenting and linking layers

Motion Techniques

• Motion paths and direction

• Auto-Orient for natural movement

• Loop animations (expression: loopOut("cycle"))

• Time remapping (slow motion, speed ramps)

Module 3: Effects & Presets

Built-in Effects

• Blur & Sharpen (Gaussian Blur, Radial Blur)

• Distortion (Liquify, Turbulent Displace)

• Stylize (Glow, CC Kaleida)

• Color Correction (Lumetri, Levels, Curves)

Using Presets

• Animation Presets (Text, Transitions)

• Saving custom presets

• FX Console for quick effect application

Module 4: Text Animation

Basic Text Layers

• Character & Paragraph panels

• Text animators (position, scale, rotation)

• Range selectors (advanced text animation)

• Text presets (Typewriter, Motion Blur)

Advanced Typography

• Kinetic typography (sync with audio)

• 3D text extrusion

• Text on a path

• Masking text for creative effects

Module 5: Masking & Rotoscoping

Masks

• Creating and editing masks

• Mask feathering & expansion

• Track mattes (Alpha, Luma)

• Mask interpolation for smooth shapes

Rotoscoping

• Rotobrush 2.0 (AI-powered cutouts)

• Refine Edge for fine details

• Manual rotoscoping with masks

Module 6: Green Screen & Compositing

Chroma Keying

• Keylight (1.2) for green screen removal

• Spill suppression techniques

• Edge refinement for clean composites

Advanced Compositing

• Blend modes (Multiply, Screen, Overlay)

• Camera tracking for realistic integration

• Shadow catching for believable composites

Module 7: 3D in After Effects

3D Layers & Cameras

• Enabling 3D for layers

• Camera tools (orbit, track, dolly)

• Depth of field & focus effects

• Lights (Point, Spot, Ambient)

Cinema 4D Lite (AE Built-in)

• Basic 3D object creation

• Extruding text and shapes

• Integrating 3D elements with live footage

Module 8: Motion Graphics Templates (MOGRTs)

• Creating templates for Premiere Pro

• Essential Properties for customization

• Exporting MOGRTs

• Using MOGRTs in Premiere Pro

Module 9: Expressions & Automation

Basic Expressions

• Wiggle expression (wiggle(5,10))

• Loop expressions (loopOut("pingpong"))

• Time-based animations (time * 100)

Advanced Scripting

• Linking properties with pick whip

• Creating dynamic animations

• Using JavaScript for complex automation

Module 10: Rendering & Optimization

Export Settings

• Render Queue vs. Adobe Media Encoder

• Best formats for YouTube, Instagram, TV

• Alpha channel (transparent background)

• Multi-machine rendering

Performance Tips

• Pre-rendering heavy compositions

• Proxy workflow for 4K/8K projects

• Cache management for smooth playback

Module 11: Real-World Projects

Hands-On Exercises

1. Logo Animation (Bouncing, Revealing)

2. Infographic Explainer (Data visualization)

3. VFX Shot (Fire, Lightning, Compositing)

4. Social Media Ad (Kinetic typography + motion graphics)

Final Project

• Portfolio-Reel (Combining all learned techniques)

• Includes VFX, motion graphics, and 3D elements

Module 1: Introduction to After Effects

Getting Started

• Understanding the After Effects workspace

• Panels overview (Project, Composition, Timeline, Effects)

• Creating a new composition (resolution, frame rate, duration)

• Importing assets (video, images, audio, AI/PSD files)

• Basic navigation (zoom, pan, timeline scrubbing)

Core Concepts

• Layers and their properties (transform, opacity)

• Understanding keyframes

• RAM Preview vs. Standard Preview

• Rendering basics (export settings)

Module 2: Animation Fundamentals

Basic Keyframing

• Position, Scale, Rotation, Opacity animations

• Easy Ease for smooth motion

• Graph Editor (speed vs. value graphs)

• Parenting and linking layers

Motion Techniques

• Motion paths and direction

• Auto-Orient for natural movement

• Loop animations (expression: loopOut("cycle"))

• Time remapping (slow motion, speed ramps)

Module 3: Effects & Presets

Built-in Effects

• Blur & Sharpen (Gaussian Blur, Radial Blur)

• Distortion (Liquify, Turbulent Displace)

• Stylize (Glow, CC Kaleida)

• Color Correction (Lumetri, Levels, Curves)

Using Presets

• Animation Presets (Text, Transitions)

• Saving custom presets

• FX Console for quick effect application

Module 4: Text Animation

Basic Text Layers

• Character & Paragraph panels

• Text animators (position, scale, rotation)

• Range selectors (advanced text animation)

• Text presets (Typewriter, Motion Blur)

Advanced Typography

• Kinetic typography (sync with audio)

• 3D text extrusion

• Text on a path

• Masking text for creative effects

Module 5: Masking & Rotoscoping

Masks

• Creating and editing masks

• Mask feathering & expansion

• Track mattes (Alpha, Luma)

• Mask interpolation for smooth shapes

Rotoscoping

• Rotobrush 2.0 (AI-powered cutouts)

• Refine Edge for fine details

• Manual rotoscoping with masks

Module 6: Green Screen & Compositing

Chroma Keying

• Keylight (1.2) for green screen removal

• Spill suppression techniques

• Edge refinement for clean composites

Advanced Compositing

• Blend modes (Multiply, Screen, Overlay)

• Camera tracking for realistic integration

• Shadow catching for believable composites

Module 7: 3D in After Effects

3D Layers & Cameras

• Enabling 3D for layers

• Camera tools (orbit, track, dolly)

• Depth of field & focus effects

• Lights (Point, Spot, Ambient)

Cinema 4D Lite (AE Built-in)

• Basic 3D object creation

• Extruding text and shapes

• Integrating 3D elements with live footage

Module 8: Motion Graphics Templates (MOGRTs)

• Creating templates for Premiere Pro

• Essential Properties for customization

• Exporting MOGRTs

• Using MOGRTs in Premiere Pro

Module 9: Expressions & Automation

Basic Expressions

• Wiggle expression (wiggle(5,10))

• Loop expressions (loopOut("pingpong"))

• Time-based animations (time * 100)

Advanced Scripting

• Linking properties with pick whip

• Creating dynamic animations

• Using JavaScript for complex automation

Module 10: Rendering & Optimization

Export Settings

• Render Queue vs. Adobe Media Encoder

• Best formats for YouTube, Instagram, TV

• Alpha channel (transparent background)

• Multi-machine rendering

Performance Tips

• Pre-rendering heavy compositions

• Proxy workflow for 4K/8K projects

• Cache management for smooth playback

Module 11: Real-World Projects

Hands-On Exercises

1. Logo Animation (Bouncing, Revealing)

2. Infographic Explainer (Data visualization)

3. VFX Shot (Fire, Lightning, Compositing)

4. Social Media Ad (Kinetic typography + motion graphics)

Final Project

• Portfolio-Reel (Combining all learned techniques)

• Includes VFX, motion graphics, and 3D elements