Learn On Your Own Schedule
Level up your skills on your own timeline. All course materials are available to you 24/7.
13 Projects/18+ Hours
Jump into a full freelance masterclass with 13 projects and over 18 hours of video training.
Certificate on completion
Receive a SOM verified credential when you complete this course to help you with your career.
Beginner
This is a beginners' course, ideal for those new to the subject with little to no prior experience.
Course Overview
This project-based course throws you into the deep-end, giving you the training and tools to create a fully-realized piece from bid to final render. At the end of this 12 week course, you'll have a piece that's created entirely by you and ready for your portfolio.
You Get:
18+ hours of video training
13 real-world projects
Supplemental podcasts and PDF Guides
Unlimited personalized critique on your work
Access to our 24/7 online community
Verified credential upon completion of the coursework
Pricing
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Course syllabus.
Visual Metaphor
Start your freelance career by understanding good motion design. Receive an assignment on using visual metaphors to tell stories.
Bids, Budgets & Concepts
Learn to organize projects, create bids, choose client briefs, and find inspiration when a client presents a project.
Storyboarding & Animatics
Before keyframing, learn to sketch storyboards and cut animatics to ensure your project's direction is correct from the start.
Dissecting Client Briefs
Take a breather to finesse concepts and animatics, while also learning to break down client briefs for a solid project foundation.
Creating Style Frames
Develop design skills by creating style frames and design boards, learn color tips from Jake, and navigate client feedback on challenging requests.
Workflow Tips for Complex Projects
Begin animating a 30-second piece, organizing well to manage its complexities, with a goal to complete a first pass by week's end.
Using Design & Animation for Good
Focus on animating your final piece, with bonus content to enhance persuasiveness in your work.
Navigating Client Comments During Animation
Continue animating a 30-second spot, learn to handle client feedback effectively, present work smoothly, and direct VO talent. Get tips on polishing your animation.
Adding Polish to your Project
In the final week, add VO and sound design, and learn presentation skills that highlight your process and attract attention from clients and studios.
Meet your instructor.
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