If you’re familiar with Adobe After Effects, you’d know that it is a very powerful software for the various purposes from video editing, to adding effects to videos, to motion graphics, compositing, to even post-processing in various media. It is used to edit YouTube videos to even movies, television productions, and even video games. No matter how much you think you know After Effects, you can always learn something from someone else. This article lists 8 such YouTube channels that can teach you a lot about this awesome software. And the best part, since it is on YouTube, it is absolutely free of cost 😀
Thanks to Nikhil a.k.a dope.motions for curating this useful list.
Word From Nikhil:
With frequent updates and lots of hidden tricks, Adobe After Effects CC keeps even elite Hollywood editors on their toes. Whether your primary use of the program is editing or creating advanced special FX, these YouTube channels will keep you in the loop on all new functionalities and best practices.
These are the channels that personally helped in developing my skills.
1. Video Copilot
As a freelance at age 20, Andrew began work on the Video Copilot website in his spare time from his apartment in Southern California. The website started with a handful of short After Effects tutorials that were featured on the Creative Cow community. His unusual training style and off-beat humor was a refreshing voice in the training world.
2. Cinecom.net
Cinecom.net hosted by Jordy Vanderput that provides high-quality training and tutorials on After Effects and Premiere Pro for all the aspiring and upcoming Filmmakers and Creatives.
3. Easy After Effects
Ilya Dji is a very talented Motion Designer, you can find interesting and unique after effects tricks and techniques on his YouTube channel with easy to follow steps.
4. Creative Dojo
Creative Dojo provides motion design & visual effects training, design tools, and industry news. Join the community, get powerful design tools and elements, and learn everything related to After Effects, Cinema 4D, and much more.
5. After Effects Tutorials w/Mikey
Hey, this is Mikey. I do after effects tutorials. Right now I am covering adobe after effects CC, but some of my older after effects tutorials were, of course, done with older versions of after effects. I do a lot of work with green screens, logo animations and more practical stuff, that you can actually use in your video projects, and not just people exploding and tutorials about muzzle flashes.
6. AEdicas
A space to discuss the most varied question about Motion Graphics and learn with tips and tutorials about After Effects in Portuguese.
7. Lee Daniels Art
I’m a freelance animator, illustrator, motion graphics & VFX artist based in London, UK. I produce regular short-form comedy content for my LeeDanielsART channel and also work with international clients to create bespoke animations and graphics for TV, Web and Corporate projects.
8. VideoFort
VideoFort gives film and content creators quality content and creative freedom by providing free VFX Tutorials, Editing Tutorials, and a website where you can connect with other video professionals. We also sell stock footage through Getty, Adobe, and Shutterstock. Visit the VideoFort website for more tutorials and great stock footage.
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