Motion Graphics for Video Editors: Working with Type

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Free Online Course: Motion Graphics for Video Editors: Working with Type provided by LinkedIn Learning is a comprehensive online course, which lasts for 3-4 hours worth of material. The course is taught in English and is free of charge. Upon completion of the course, you can receive an e-certificate from LinkedIn Learning. Motion Graphics for Video Editors: Working with Type is taught by Richard Harrington.

Overview
  • Learn the fundamentals of working with type—compositing type, animating type, and creating 3D text and logos—using Photoshop, After Effects, and Premiere Pro.

Syllabus
  • Introduction

    • Welcome and what you should know before starting this course
    • Exercise files
    1. Designing Lower Thirds in Photoshop
    • Setting the right canvas size
    • Designing the bar
    • Placing a logo
    • Setting text and mixing styles
    • Creating an alpha channel
    • Using layer comps for multiple designs
    • Automating multiple titles with data sets
    2. Designing 3D Type in Photoshop
    • Extruding and inflating text
    • Adjusting color and bevel
    • Transforming 3D objects
    • Animating 3D text in Photoshop
    3. Photoshop Design Techniques
    • Distressing text
    • Ripped from the headlines
    • Creating a logo bug
    • Creating a watermark
    • Using Photoshop templates
    4. Animated Text with After Effects
    • Adding text to a composition
    • Browsing text animation presets
    • Using multiple animators
    • Customizing animation presets
    • Animating 3D space in After Effects
    • Creating custom animations
    • Saving presets
    • Exporting the animation
    5. After Effects Design Techniques
    • Tracking text with the 3D camera tracker
    • Extruding 3D text
    • Using environment maps
    • Revealing text with masks and wipes
    6. Overview of Text in Adobe Premiere Pro
    • Creating a title in Adobe Premiere Pro
    • Advanced formatting controls in Adobe Premiere Pro
    • Using Photoshop text in Adobe Premiere Pro
    • Using motion graphic templates (MOGRTS) in Adobe Premiere Pro
    7. Linking Workflows for Text with Adobe Video Apps
    • Designing titles with Smart Objects
    • Using Dynamic Link with text for Premiere Pro and After Effects
    • The Edit Original command for Photoshop graphics
    • Embedding a project link in After Effects
    • Saving your own motion graphic templates (MOGRTS)
    Conclusion
    • Next steps