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In this class we’re going to learn about looping mesmerizing animations, the theory behind creating them, and how to create them using Adobe After Effects and Photoshop. You’ll not only learn to create seamlessly looping animations, but you’ll learn how to to make 1 or 2 second GIFs feel like they last forever. We’ll discuss how to create illusions; learn how to animate with both After Effects and Photoshop; and even learn how to code a bit inside After Effects.
By the end of the class we’ll have created some really short animations that, once looped, will feel like they could be watched for hours. It’s not just about GIFs, but really about mesmerizing animation. It’ll be a great way to get into motion graphics and animation as well.
Experience with the Adobe apps will help you in this class, but it’s not necessary. If you feel like preparing yourself a bit more take my <a href="http://skl.sh/2eWwO94" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Illusions of Depth layer art class</a> – it’s a great primer for what we’re going to cover in this class.
Here's a few examples of what you'll be able to create after taking the class:
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If you want to learn even more about animation, here are some of my other animation classes:
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Introduction

Looping Theory

Simply Seamless

Photoshop Export

Principles of Mesmerization

Opposites Rotate

A Unit of Animation

Twirly Whirly

Rolling Flowers

Falling Flowers

Endless Ripples

Inspiration and Reference

Your Turn

Bonus: Working With Illustrator and Photoshop Files

Bonus: Auto Sequence Your Layers

Bonus: Effects and Expressions

Bonus: Animating in Photoshop

Bonus: Parenting, Easing, Inverse Masks

The End

Mesmerize-Keyboard-Shortcuts.pdf

Mesmerize-Dimensions-and-Sizes.pdf

Mesmerize-Expressions.pdf

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Mesmerize: Create Mind-Bending GIFs with After Effects and Photoshop

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