After Effects and Photoshop for Graphic Designers

Many graphic designers view After Effects solely as a video editing tool, missing out on its incredible potential for static layouts, print media, and web illustrations. By combining it with Photoshop, you can unlock a highly efficient design workflow that elevates your creative output. This course teaches you how to bridge the gap between Photoshop and After Effects to design compelling artwork. You will learn how to prepare assets, manage layers across both applications, and use advanced compositing techniques to build layouts for diverse digital formats. What you'll learn: Understand the fundamental concepts of layer structure, masks, and blending modes across both platforms; Prepare Photoshop assets with smart objects and non-destructive workflows; Create complex digital illustrations and photo composites using advanced tools; Apply typography and layout principles to design assets for print and web; Configure export settings for modern digital platforms to ensure optimized output; Practice professional workflows that streamline asset sharing and project organization. You will start with key terminology and foundational definitions of raster and vector workflows, learning how both applications handle design data. From there, the written lessons guide you through practical compositing exercises, layout design, and modern asset preparation techniques. This course is designed for beginner graphic designers, illustrators, and digital artists looking to expand their toolset. No prior experience with After Effects is required. Start reading today to transform your design capabilities and master a modern multi-tool workflow.