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SoM Kickstart

I’m finally taking the plunge to learn 2D animation. My initial reason is to improve my animation timing skills so that I can make better 3D animations to go along with my improving 3D model skillset. I figured that if I can handle Blender’s massive interface, I should be able to learn After Effects’ interface. As this course suggest, this is a kickstart course that focuses on the fundamentals of motion design. The “Kickstart” course is exactly what you would think. It is a beginner level course that focuses on mastering the interface while improving your animation skillset at the same time which includes ten projects and over sixteen hours of videos.


– Course Breakdown –


  • Week 01 – Orientation Week
    • Meeting Classmates
    • Course Format
  • Week 02 – The First Keyframe
    • Interface
    • Keyframing
    • Timing
  • Week 03 – Typography & Audio
    • Animate Type
    • Audio Sync
  • Week 04 – Working With Artwork
    • PS & Ai Files
    • Using Masks
    • Color Correction
  • Week 05 – Make Sweet Movement
    • Advanced Animation
    • Intro Graph Editor
  • Week 06 – The Motion Design World
    • Organization
    • Workflow
    • Productivity
  • Week 07 – Shape Layers, Mattes, & More
    • Shape Layers
    • Strokes
    • Pen Tool
    • Track & Alpha Mattes
  • Week 08 – Good Parenting Tips
    • Master Parenting System
    • Complex Rigs
    • Complex Movements
    • Intro Expressions
  • Week 09 – From A to B
    • Transitions
  • Week 10 – Putting It All Together
    • Putting It All Together

– The Instructor –


The instructor for this course is Nol Honig. He is a director, animator, and educator living in New York City. Some of his accolades include:

  • 2022 – Silver Cube at the ADC Awards
  • 2017 – Distinguished Teaching Award from the Parsons School of Design
  • 2013 – Founded “The drawing Room”
  • 2012 – Lead Animator for Barack Obama’s Presidential Campaign

– RESULTS –


Be sure to check out my School Of Motion portfolio to see my work.

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