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Learn Non-Scary Adobe After Effects: Parenting & Tracking

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Learn Non-Scary Adobe After Effects: Parenting & Tracking

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Intermediate level
Some related experience required
6 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Intermediate level
Some related experience required
6 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

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August 2025

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4 assignments

Taught in English

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This course is part of the Intermediate After Effects Specialization
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There are 4 modules in this course

This module introduces learners to the fundamentals of parenting in After Effects. You’ll learn how to link objects together, animate parent-child relationships, and control motion independently where needed. Hands-on practice projects provide the foundation for more complex animations in later modules. By the end, you’ll be able to confidently create coordinated motion sequences with multiple elements.

What's included

5 videos2 readings1 assignment1 discussion prompt

In this module, learners apply parenting to create dynamic space-themed animations. You’ll animate planets, rockets, astronauts, stars, and UFOs, coordinating multiple elements seamlessly. Rendering techniques are introduced to ensure your animations look polished. This module reinforces object animation skills while combining creativity with technical control.

What's included

7 videos1 assignment1 discussion prompt

This module introduces learners to motion tracking fundamentals. You’ll track moving objects in video footage and attach graphics or text using null objects. Keyframe smoothing techniques ensure that animations follow natural movement paths. By the end of this module, you’ll be ready to integrate motion graphics seamlessly with live footage.

What's included

5 videos1 assignment1 discussion prompt

In this final module, learners complete a hands-on motion tracking project. You’ll track a moving car, attach animated graphics and text, and refine the animation using parenting and keyframe adjustments. This module synthesizes all the parenting and tracking skills learned in previous lessons, giving you a complete, portfolio-ready animation.

What's included

7 videos1 assignment1 peer review1 discussion prompt

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