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The Ultimate Guide to Motion Design (Where to Start)

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Frame by Frame Animation Class 👉 https://plainlysimple.studio/membership

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Thank you <3

— @itssunabee

In this video we're going to map out the different roles, skills and places where you can learn them from if you want to get into the motion design world.

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Thank you for this video. Im new to this field and it helped me a lot to have a better insight. keep up the good work. cheers from hungary

— @peterhorvath1049

00:00 - Intro

01:06 - Roles in Motion Design

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👍

— @marinastrong7977

04:32 - Storyboard Artist skillset

05:43 - Designer skillset

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OMG! You explained in detail. Thanks a lot!

— @ankitabhattacharjee6925

07:25 - Character Designer skillset

08:36 - Character Animator skillset

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Thank you for everything ❤

— @Wabotlhe

09:46 - Motion graphics Animator skillset

10:42 - Places to learn

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Love u brooo ❤

— @MrSidmicius

16:58 - Where to learn Perspective?

17:11 - Where to learn Human Anatomy and Proportions?

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I am writing to inquire about your professional certification courses in Adobe Premiere Pro and Adobe After Effects.

I am a graduate of the with a degree in Bachelor of Fine Arts, Major in Visual Communication. My background includes over 12 years of experience as a Graphic Artist and Visual Artist, including work with the Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO).

While I possess 100% proficiency in traditional arts and Adobe Photoshop, I have identified a critical need to improve my motion design and video editing capabilities to remain competitive. Currently, I self-rate my skills at 80% for Adobe Premiere and only 20% for Adobe After Effects.

I am looking for a course that can:

Elevate my After Effects proficiency from basic understanding to professional-level motion graphics execution. Refine my video editing workflow in Premiere to industry standards. Complement my Fine Arts degree by integrating my knowledge of aesthetics and layout into high-end digital video production.

Could you please provide details regarding the upcoming schedule, course fees, and whether you offer advanced modules specifically for established visual artists?

I look forward to your response.

Best regards,

— @walkerJrIV

17:53 - Where to learn Storyboarding?

18:13 - Where to learn Design?

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I wish I had a teacher like you in irl

— @vawn-world

20:29 - Where to learn Frame by frame animation?

21:09 - Where to learn 2d Character animation?

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Great insights as I’m pursuing on the motion graphics course..

— @SindisaMabasa-l6q

21:18 - Where to learn Motion graphics?

21:35 - Where to learn Cinema4D?

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Amazing 🤩🤩

— @alukoblessing1525

21:46 - Where to learn VFX?

21:55 - Conclusion

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Bro which app is the best for beginner to pro in motion design?
Which one app should i use?

— @RahibAhamed-w4v

========= Places to learn =========

https://www.schoolofmotion.com/

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Very comprehensive. Thank you! Also Mograph Mentors is now defunked as they focus on other School of Motion offerings.

— @sentientbeans

https://motiondesign.school/

https://thefutur.com/

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thank you very much for this video, I learned a lot from you, and I hope to be a motion graphics artist and 2d animator in 2026, wish me luck.

— @alisadeq2775

https://www.skillshare.com

https://www.mographmentor.com/

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Time lost in my life : 22:45

— @mathias2774

https://creatureartteacher.com/

========= Learn Frame by Frame Animation =========

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Thank you so much! 🎉❤

— @darbyokeke8453

Frame by Frame for Beginners - https://www.udemy.com/course/frame-by-frame-animation-for-beginners/?referralCode=071CE391F0E2807DA11B

Walk Cycle class - https://skl.sh/344LXl4

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Thank you for this video, it's really informative

— @Hiddendandilion

Hand FX class - https://motiondesign.school/products/frame-by-frame-handdrawn-fx

Animator's Survival Kit - https://amzn.to/3hKE1uM

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Thanks so much, sir! You really gave me a lot more insight into what to do in this field. I really appreciate the guidance you offered!

— @pranavsudheer5781

========= Learn Motion Graphics =========

Our class101 course (48 lessons | total of 28 hours) - https://101.gg/marvinte

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Great overview of the field, thank you!

— @maremedia2026

Ben Marriott's channel - https://www.youtube.com/user/benmarriottart

Jake Bartlett's Skillshare - https://www.skillshare.com/user/jakebartlett

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Can we follow this path in 2025?

— @praneeth_amigo

========= Learn Perspective =========

The Art of Perspective - https://amzn.to/3hnjMEJ

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Great. Thank you !

— @evgeny_explainer

Drawing Perspective Methods for Artists - https://amzn.to/36mCqWE

How to draw the head from any angle - https://skl.sh/2ZHhBlI

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not all motion design studio has the same process as you have, those who are outsourcing thinks one Filipino does all that from start to finish. But thank you very much for pointing that out, at least now I have my own road map...more power to you!

— @dongbuenvenido

========= Learn Human Anatomy =========

How to draw the head from any angle - https://www.udemy.com/course/learn-how-to-draw-the-head-from-any-angle/?referralCode=82B4D0871AC57D4D2305

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What of blender for 3D. Won't you recommend it?

— @VoteOgundare

Figure Drawing - https://amzn.to/3ytrvXl

Human Anatomy Class - https://creatureartteacher.com/product/drawing-human-anatomy/

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Love your way you explained 🎉

— @KritikaPandey-j9f

Proko's Channel - https://www.youtube.com/user/ProkoTV

========= Learn Storyboarding =========

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School of Motion is very pricy for a person that lives in a 3rd world country,...

— @naptimegigi

Sara Beth Morgan's Skillshare class - https://skl.sh/32SnRJ9

========= Learn Compositions =========

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Thank you so much for this✨

— @shebasanimations

Framed Ink - https://amzn.to/3qQeBQA

========= Learn Design =========

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Thank you

— @alisadeq2775

Design Kickstart - https://www.schoolofmotion.com/design-kickstart

Design Bootcamp - https://www.schoolofmotion.com/design-bootcamp

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hows it going ? wanna speak with you regarding editing video ,whats a good email to reach out ?

— @UnmaskingtheGiants2

Mastering Character Design - https://www.mographmentor.com/workshops/mastering-character-design-robert-huth/

========= Learn Styleframes =========

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Thanks Man

— @BurmeseChelsea

Matthew Encina's class - https://thefutur.com/course/styleframes

========= Learn how to use Colors =========

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Thank you sir I'm a beginner GODBLESS you more tutorial please

— @miguelshanks2166

Greg Gunn's class - https://thefutur.com/course/color-for-creatives

Victo Ngai's skillshare class - https://skl.sh/36Q6bAV

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Thank you for the class❤

— @labrats123

========= Learn Typography =========

Chris Do's class - https://thefutur.com/course/typography-01

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Hi sir can I apply to your studio. Im a digital animator and dont have job anymore. I used to work in studios cartoons as digital animator. We use adobe animate all the time. Im from philippines.

— @gremayo7882

========= Learn Character Animation =========

Character Animation Bootcamp - https://www.schoolofmotion.com/character-animation-bootcamp

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Thank you!!

— @ClaudiaCandidi

========= Learn Cinema4D =========

https://www.mographmentor.com/workshops/cinema-4d-launch/

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Thanks dude

— @joaquincitor

https://www.schoolofmotion.com/cinema-4d-basecamp

https://motiondesign.school/products/cinema-4d-journey

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Thank you for being so generous with AAALLLL of this information! As a graphic designer wanting to get into motion graphics, it feels overwhelming to dive into, but your video was so helpful in breaking down this design field in such a comprehensive way! THANK YOU!

— @willwatson6903

========= Learn VFX =========

https://www.schoolofmotion.com/vfx-for-motion

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thank you. this put me on the right direction on where to start my new career in motion graphics

— @suoyedominic2243

More User Perspectives

That was really helpful! I wish I had seen this sooner. Thank you so much for taking the time to create this list. I'm currently in my finals at design school, and the amount of knowledge required to be a 2D motion graphic designer is indeed substantial!

@tranjacqueline7864

Thank you so much, i have been lost on how a big animation project comes together.

@VideoEditingAnimations

Thanks alot for your time, really appreciated, you are kind and cute^^

@karimsayed2097

Thank you 🥰

@andreatumbas841

Thank you for your valuable overview

@skalahi

you are the best

@RATOONIST

That's great!
Thanks a bunch!

@aazaad2479

brother i am a beginner at motion graphics.... this was a good video...thank you

@yashasn9648

Is davinci good for mograph?

@Dodoooo-04

Soooo helpful! Thanks a million!

@elnazziad-ns8en

Reallyyy such a valuable video... like it cleared me where to start, what to do next and making my view clear. ❤😍.
Thank you veryyy much for this video. It was sooo helpful ❤️😌

@PrinceVaiiG

May God bless your soul

@thelostcrete

One of the best video I have come across as a beginner. Very informative.

@dirkgoldman1155

Thanks it’s a great help ❤

@Mrrinal99

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