• Introduction to the course
• History and evolution of motion graphics
• Design Elements
• Design Principles
• Typography
• Color theory
• Color Psychology

• Introduction to Photoshop
• Understanding Workspace
• Creating a New Image
• Understanding Resolution and Pixels
• Understanding Color Modes
• Importance of CMYK in Printing
• Viewing of Image
• Zooming and Scrolling Images
• Print Size and Actual Pixels
• Different types of Screen Modes
• Working with Rulers and Guides
• Opening Images
• Working with Adobe Bridge
• Compositing Images
• Working with Selections
• Tools
• Color Range
• Adding Subtracting, Intersecting Selections
• Modifying Selections
• Transforming Selections
• Moving Selected Pixels using Move tool
• Concept of Layers
• Transforming Layers
• Arranging Layers
• Setting Transparency of Layers
• Selecting Multiple Layers
• Locking and Hiding Layers
• Creating a Blank Layer
• Deleting Layers
• Saving Images
• Different Types of File Format – PSD, JPEG, PNG, TIFF, GIF
• Cropping an Image
• Painting in Photoshop
• Using Color/Swatch Palettes, Color Picker and Eyedropper
• Brush, Pencil, Erasers, Pattern Stamp
• Setting Transparency for Painting Tools
• Creating Brushes and Patterns (By Defining Pattern and by Pattern Maker)
• Working with Libraries
• Adjusting brush’s properties with Brush Palette
• Changing the color images by using Color Replacing Tool
• Filling Color
• Solid Color
• Working with Gradient
• Gradient Library
• Creating and Editing Gradient
• Transparency
• Retouching in Photoshop
• Working with Clone Stamp, Healing Brush, Spot Healing Brush, Patch Tool
• Removing Red Eye from an Image
• Color Correcting tools
• Blurring, Sharpening and Smudging an Image
• Using Smudge tool as a Painting tool
• Working with History Brush and History Palette
• History Brush and Art History
• Setting Source for History Brush
• Creating new Snapshots
• Adding Text
• Differences between Type Tools and Type Mask Tools
• About Point Text and Paragraph Text
• Formatting Text and Paragraph
• Creating Warped Text
• Working with Vector Shapes
• Differentiating Vector and Raster Objects
• Using Shape Tools
• Creating User Defined Vector Objects Using Pen Tool
• Parts of a Vector Object
• Anchor Point
• Path
• Bezier Curve
• Working with Path Palette
• Converting and Text into Path
• Applying Styles to Layers
• Using Style Presets
• Creating and Saving New Styles
• Creating Layer Groups
• Applying Effects to Images
• Blurring, Sharpening Images
• Reducing Noise
• Distorting Images
• Artistic and Painting Effects
• Understanding Other Filters
• Working with additional Plug-ins
• Adjusting the Color Tone of the Image
• Changing the Mode of Image
• Understanding the terms Shadows, Highlight, Midtones, Hue, Saturation, Exposure, Histograms
• Working with Adjustment Layers
• Working with Masking
• Editing in Quick Mask Mode
• Understanding Layer Mask and Vector Mask
• Understanding Clipping Mask and Clipping Path
• Working with Channels
• Resizing and Rotating Images
• Changing Images Size, Canvas Size
• Understanding Re sampling
• Automating Tasks with Actions and Batch
• Other Automation Tasks
• Creating Contact Sheet
• Creating Panorama with Photo merge
• Creating a Web Photo Gallery
• Scanning Images
• Creating Registration Marks and Crop Marks
• Fine Tuning Photoshop Using Preferences
• Understanding Scratch Disk

ASSIGNMENTS FOR PHOTOSHOP

• Restoring Images
• Visiting Card
• ID Cards
• Brochures
• Ads / Flyers
• Magazine Covers
• Certificates
• Hoardings
• Setting double side / Folding Works

• Introduction to Illustrator
• Importance of Vector Arts in Digital Imaging
• Understanding Workspace
• Creating New Artworks
• Viewing the Art Board
• Zooming and Panning
• Working with Navigator
• Screen Modes
• Working with Rulers and Guides
• Creating Objects
• By Dragging and By Numeric Entry
• Applying Color
• Fill and Stroke
• Color & Swatches Palettes
• Filling Color with Live Paint
• Selecting &Transforming Objects
• Saving and Loading Selections
• Locking and Hiding Objects
• Grouping Objects
• Drawing with Brush & Pencil Tool
• Changing Brush Style
• Creating New Brushes
• Changing objects shape using Brush & Pencil Tool
• Viewing Artwork in Preview Mode and Outline Mode
• Understanding Tools for Transformation
• Working with Transparency
• Blending Mode and Opacity
• Opacity Mask
• Working with Text
• Adding text
• Normally
• Inside an Object
• Over a Path
• Formatting Character and Paragraph
• Tab setting
• Text Wrapping
• Working with Glyphs
• Threading Text
• Converting Text to Paths
• Working with Images
• Placing
• Tracing
• Masking
• Working with Links Palette
• Working with Symbols
• Tools for Adjusting Symbol’s Properties
• Creating New Symbols
• Working with Gradient
• Applying
• Modifying and Creating
• Working with Mesh
• Blending Objects
• Blend Tool
• Specifying Options
• Releasing
• Cutting Vector Objects
• Tools for Cutting
• Eraser
• Knife
• Scissor
• Pathfinder Palette
• Applying Illustrator Effects
• Using Graphic Style Library
• Defining new Style
• Working with Appearance Palette
• Understanding Difference between Effects and Filters
• Analyzing Templates
• Preparing Files for Printing
• Creating Registration Marks
• Creating Crop Marks
• Saving as PDF
• Exporting Illustrator files to other file formats

ASSIGNMENTS FOR ILLUSTRATOR

• Creating Vector Drawings
• Visiting Card
• ID Cards
• Brochures
• Ads / Flyers
• Magazine Covers
• Certificates
• Hoardings
• CD / DVD Labels
• Setting double side / Folding Works
• Creating Realistic Objects with Mesh

• Introduction to post production
• Concepts of editing & Compositing
• Linear & Linear editing
• Editing tools & software
• Editing software
• Rough cutting
• Rhythmic editing
• Speed, duration & Timing
• File formats
• Tools & Menu
• Crop, Slide, Roll
• Creation of cultist
• Video effects
• Video transitions
• Working with audio
• Exporting the video
• Concepts of effects
• Plug-ins
• Working with images
• Titles
• Scroll & Crawl
• Working with animations
• Keying & other compositing methods
• How to work in film industry
• Difference between old and new movies
• Techniques used in old & new movies

ASSIGNMENTS FOR PREMEIERE PRO

• Video editing & Rendering
• Audio synchronization
• Adding video effects & filters
• Editing A movie trailer
• Title work

• Introduction to After Effects
• What is After Effects?
• Who uses After Effects?
• Getting started with After Effects
• Interface overview
• Importing Assets into After Effects
• Supported file formats
• Importing images and video
• Importing audio
• Organizing assets in the Project panel
• Creating Compositions
• What is a composition?
• Creating a new composition
• Composition settings
• Working with multiple compositions
• Basic Animation Techniques
• Keyframes
• Animating properties
• Animation presets
• Easing and interpolation
• Effects and Presets
• Applying effects to layers
• Using presets
• Customizing effects
• Working with adjustment layers
• Working with Text
• Creating text layers
• Text formatting
• Animating text
• Text presets
• Basic Masking Techniques
• Creating masks
• Editing masks
• Masking effects
• Rendering and Exporting
• Previewing your work
• Rendering options
• Exporting for various formats
• Output modules
• Tips and Tricks
• Keyboard shortcuts
• Workflow best practices
• Troubleshooting common issues
• Useful resources

• Review of After Effects Basics
• Recap of the interface and basic animation techniques
• Best practices for organizing projects and compositions
• Advanced Animation Techniques
• Expressions
• Motion graphics principles
• Advanced keyframing techniques
• Character animation
• 3D Compositing
• 3D space and cameras
• Working with lights
• Creating 3D objects
• 3D text and extrusion
• Visual Effects
• Green screen and compositing
• Particle systems
• Advanced masking and rotoscoping
• Motion tracking
• Advanced Motion Graphics
• Shape layers and vector graphics
• Kinetic typography
• Infographics and data visualization
• Explainer videos
• Color Correction and Grading
• Color theory and terminology
• Color correction techniques
• Advanced color grading
• Using LUTs and color presets

• Introduction to DaVinci Resolve
• What is DaVinci Resolve?
• Who uses DaVinci Resolve?
• Getting started with DaVinci Resolve
• Interface overview
• Importing and Organizing Media
• Supported file formats
• Importing media
• Organizing media in the Media Pool
• Creating Smart Bins
• Editing Techniques
• Creating a new project
• Basic editing tools and functions
• Timeline tools and functions
• Working with multiple timelines
• Color Correction and Grading
• Color theory and terminology
• Color wheels and curves
• Primary and secondary corrections
• Using LUTs and color presets
• Audio Editing and Mixing
• Editing audio in DaVinci Resolve
• Mixing audio with keyframes
• Using audio effects and EQ
• Synchronizing audio and video
• Text and Graphics
• Adding titles and lower thirds
• Creating text animation
• Working with Fusion titles
• Creating and importing graphics
• Effects and Transitions
• Applying effects to clips and tracks
• Using transitions
• Creating and modifying effects
• Working with OpenFX plugins
• Exporting and Delivering Projects
• Previewing your work
• Rendering options
• Exporting for various formats
• Output settings and presets
• Tips and Tricks
• Keyboard shortcuts
• Workflow best practices
• Troubleshooting common issues
• Useful resources

• Review of DaVinci Resolve Basics
• Recap of the interface and basic editing, color correction, and audio techniques
• Best practices for organizing projects and media
• Advanced Editing Techniques
• Multicam editing
• Editing with proxies
• Advanced timeline management
• Editing workflows for different genres (e.g. narrative, documentary, music video)
• Advanced Color Correction and Grading
• Using the Color Match tool
• Advanced secondary corrections
• Color grading for different genres (e.g. drama, comedy, horror)
• Working with HDR and wide color gamut footage
• Fusion and Visual Effects
• Using the Fusion page for advanced compositing and motion graphics
• Creating 2D and 3D animations
• Creating visual effects using node-based compositing
• Keying and green screen techniques
• Audio Post-Production
• Working with Fair light audio
• Advanced audio mixing techniques
• Surround sound and immersive audio
• Using audio restoration tools

• What is Blender?
• Who uses Blender?
• Getting started with Blender
• Interface overview
• 3D Modeling
• Basic modeling tools and functions
• Using modifiers
• Creating and working with meshes
• Modeling workflows for different genres (e.g. character, environment, product design)
• Materials and Textures
• Understanding materials and textures
• Applying textures to objects
• Creating materials using the node editor
• Working with image textures and procedural textures
• Lighting and Rendering
• Understanding lighting in 3D
• Creating and modifying lights
• Setting up a camera and rendering images
• Rendering workflows for different genres (e.g. still images, animations, visual effects)

• Advanced 3D modelling, animation, and compositing techniques using Blender
• Creating visual effects and motion graphics using Blender and After Effects
• Animation
• Basic animation tools and functions
• Keyframe animation techniques
• Using the graph editor
• Working with armatures and rigging
• Physics and Simulations
• Using physics simulations (e.g. cloth, fluid, particles)
• Understanding physics properties and settings
• Creating simulations for different genres (e.g. visual effects, product design, architecture)
• Compositing and Post-Production
• Using the compositor
• Compositing techniques for color correction and grading
• Adding visual effects and graphics
• Working with the video sequence editor
• Tips and Tricks
• Keyboard shortcuts
• Workflow best practices
• Troubleshooting common issues
• Useful resources

• Creating a motion graphics portfolio
• Reviewing and refining projects from the course

• Completing a final motion graphics project
• Presenting and reviewing final projects with the class