We are going to start simple and master the basics in this course of the series for beginners. In this course, you will learn how to:

• import your own assets


• animate them


• create your own designs with solids and masks


• learn how to avoid beginner mistakes and roadblocks


• become familiar with hotkeys (you'll have a downloadable cheatsheet)


• render your animation

By the end of the course, you will have a fundamental understanding of After Effects while avoiding the common problems beginners get stumped on solving that creates a roadblock for new users advancing in the program.