Animation and Design of Characters in After Effects

Interested in developing unique characters and GIFs as an effective storytelling tool for your brand or project? Illustrator and motion graphics designer Moncho Massé has extensive experience crafting these short clips using just the tools found in After Effects.

In this online course, he teaches you how to make the most of this software to create animated story loops that can easily be shared on social media.

Start by getting to know Moncho Massé, his work, and the artists and professionals that inspire him.

Not an After Effects expert? No problem. Moncho guides you through the basics of this software and the fundamentals of GIF animations.

Once you have a good understanding of the basics, it’s time to create your characters! Start by learning how to design them before incorporating a simple rig to add movement and bring your illustrations to life.

Then, complete your animated loops by placing your character into two different scenarios: sitting down for a cup of coffee and riding a bike while dodging obstacles.