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The beginner course that teaches you the program and the reasoning, so the skills stick and transfer to your own ideas. 50 real animations: maps, graphs, graphics and full 2D sequences.

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A different way to learn

Most people learn After Effects backwards.

They start with random YouTube tutorials, copy results they can't adapt, pick up habits they'll spend years unlearning, and quit somewhere in the frustration. Not because they lack talent, because nobody gave them a structure.

Animation Master is that structure. One clear path from opening the program for the first time to building 50 real animations, with the reasoning behind each one built in from the start.

Animation Master is a proven results-based education that helps you avoid or overcome the common hurdles

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Maybe you can relate to this...

You’ve always wanted to learn animation but don’t know where to even start.
Maybe you've tried After Effects but you find it very frustrating because you don't know how to properly use it.
What are right tools, systems and strategies I should be using to get my skills to that next level?
You're already working full-time day job and feel you don't have the time to put into learning new skills.
How do I build my skills to be able to use After Effects more efficiently and without limitations...

The best time to start learning is before you pick up the bad habits and frustrations.

Three good reasons to skip past the YouTube Education.

You'll learn clicking, not animation. Tutorials show which buttons make one result. A course teaches the skill underneath, so you can make anything.

You'll learn it out of order. Random tutorials mean random gaps. Structure now saves years of confusion later.

You'll only ever remake other people's work. Animation is your outlet. You can't express your own style from inside someone else's steps.

I'M HERE TO HELP

I'm Ross, and I've been exactly where you are.

I learned After Effects the slow way, years of reverse-engineering work I admired, and built Animation Master so you don't have to. It's the structured path I wish I'd had: real projects, clear order, and the why behind every technique.

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Introducing Animation Master

An online Animation course with a proven step-by-step system that I use to teach anyone how to create amazing animations using After Effects. Even if you are a beginner and have never used After Effects before.

This course will teach you how to overcome the technical hurdles stopping you from creating animations

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You're Going To Benefit From.

1. Have Confidence

Have the confidence and know how, so that you can focus on your creative thinking and ultimately making fun animations.

2. Gain Freedom

Having confidence in After Effects will give you the freedom to be able to make your own animations. You'll no longer have to spend hours searching through YouTube.

3. Unleash Creativity

This course will help you overcome the roadblocks and barriers you currently face. This will boost your confidence and allow more creative ideas.

The Students Speak For Themselves

Here's What You'll Get...

1. After Effects

15 Videos

You gain the confidence to use After Effects - even if your a complete beginner
Overcome the mental barriers that keep most animators from success
The need to know After Effects techniques for creating awesome animations - broken into 15 videos
I layout the simple 4 step strategy that I use and also teach to my students, that allows me to make any animation or animated video

2. Text & Backgrounds

5 Videos & 20 Animations

How to create some of the most commonly seen line and background animations
My proven methods for creating simple animations with high impact
Step by step plan for creating animated backgrounds you would see online
Videos: 4 Line animations, 5 Simple lower thirds, 4 Clean text animations, 3 Textured BG's, 3 Animated BG's & All Graphics included

3. Graphics Animations

5 Videos & 9 Animations

You gain the confidence to use 3D cameras for dynamic effect
Principles for creating animations that stand out
How to bring to life 2D graphics and images
Gain the knowledge to use effects that make your animations look realistic
Videos: 3D Camera movements, Archival Slideshow, Flat Graphics, Ink Effects, 2D Graphic Animations, All Graphics included

4. Graphs & Maps

9 Videos & 15 Animations

How to create some of the most iconic map animations
Step by step process, that allows you to create maps with impact
The what and why for creating graphs that excite
Learn to push yourself creatively when working on your own projects
Animations: 2 Bar, 2 Circular, Dot, 3 Line and Area Graphs. 2 Dark, 3D, 3D Markers, War and Conflict Maps. All Graphics included

5. Animations

6 Videos & 7 Animations

Learn the step by step process I use for paying clients
Learn techniques that allow you to mimic work you see online
Real techniques for After Effects that can be used to breakdown animations
How to be efficient and productive in the program whilst learning these 7 unique animations
Animations: Paper Graphics, 2 Timelines, Isometric, Documentary Style, Bright Energy. All Graphics included

540+

Minutes of Content

50+

Aniamtions

5

Modules

The Animations You'll Learn

Here are some of the animations you'll be learning

Biggest Mistakes Beginner Animators Need to Avoid!

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Avoid Costly Mistakes: Save time and frustration by sidestepping the most common errors that beginners make.
Step-by-Step Guidance: Follow clear, concise steps to improve your scripting, planning, and animation techniques.
Bonus Tips: Get insider tips on maintaining a consistent style and branding, using keyframes effectively, and planning your camera angles for maximum impact.

Don't miss out, add this guide to your order at checkout to elevate your animation game.

Everything you get:

The full Animation Master course (5 modules, 50+ animations, 540+ minutes)
Motion Hero mini course
Priority support
Student Hub access
Subtitles in English, French, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese & Korean
Lifetime access
All future updates

Don't go to film school to learn this. Get started NOW

If you were going to go to film school and paid $30,000 to learn this, wouldn’t it be worth it? You’ll walk away with a passion to create, the skills to be able to make animations, and confidence in your abilities.. For a fraction of the price!

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My Goal For You Is...

At the end of this course my goal is for you to not just feel confident in After Effects, but for you to be fully equipped with the strategies to overcome any future barriers that you might face. Choose the best fit for you. Every purchase comes with a 14-day money back guarantee.

Beginner

BASIC

$ $170

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Animation Master Course Full course with lifetime online access & Subtitles included

Student Hub Access
FULL Motion Hero Mini Course
30-Day Crew Premium Trial
FULL Animation Guide eBook
Personalized Feedback video
Breakdown Analysis video
VIP Level Support

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Premium

$ $273

One Payment

Animation Master Course Full course with lifetime online access & Subtitles included
Student Hub Access A free community space for course students to chat, ask questions, share work, and join course-specific threads. Automatically granted with any Premium or Ultimate Flat Pack FX course purchase.
FULL Motion Hero Mini Course My Exclusive Motion Hero Mini Course Learn how to create animations from concept to design in After Effects. I walk you through how I concept, design, and create a complete animation in After Effects (This course is not available anywhere else)
30-Day Crew Premium Trial 30-Day Free Trial — ProMotion Crew Premium. Early YouTube tutorials, downloadable project files, monthly live text Q&A, XP + titles, extras — all in one simple hub.

FULL Animation Guide eBook
Personalized Feedback video
Breakdown Analysis video
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Ultimate

$ $415

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Animation Master Course Full course with lifetime online access & Subtitles included
Student Hub Access A free community space for course students to chat, ask questions, share work, and join course-specific threads. Automatically granted with any Premium or Ultimate Flat Pack FX course purchase.
FULL Motion Hero Mini Course My Exclusive Motion Hero Mini Course Learn how to create animations from concept to design in After Effects. I walk you through how I concept, design, and create a complete animation in After Effects (This course is not available anywhere else)
90-Day Crew Premium Trial 90-Day Free Trial — ProMotion Crew Premium. Early YouTube tutorials, downloadable project files, monthly live text Q&A, XP + titles, extras — all in one simple hub.
FULL Animation Guide eBook Biggest Mistakes Beginner Animators Need to Avoid This eBook is packed with actionable tips and expert advice. This guide is your essential companion for mastering Adobe After Effects and creating polished, professional animations. Learn from an Ae Guru: Discover the tried-and-true techniques that professional animators use to streamline their workflow and achieve stunning results.
Personalized Feedback video This is a personal detailed video recorded by me analysing your work to help you overcome roadblocks and improve ($197 Value, only available here)
Breakdown Analysis video This is a personal detailed video recorded by me breaking down any animation of your choice. Helping you to understand the steps you need to take to recreate it in After Effects ($247 Value, only available here)
VIP Level Support The highest level of support from Ross and the team. You’ll have a direct line to Ross, with the fastest response times.

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Work through the course honestly, and if it's not for you, email us within 14 days for a full refund. If you are not satisfied with any of the product you paid for you are entitled to a full refund within 14 days of the purchase upon written notice and request to us coupled with an explanation as to why you deserve a refund. Read our full refund policy here.

Certificate Of Completion

Upon successfully completing 100% of the online course, you will receive a personalized digital certificate of achievement. Personally checked and issued by Ross.

This certificate serves as official recognition of your hard work and newly acquired skills, making it a valuable addition to your portfolio or resume. The certificate will be delivered electronically, allowing you to download, share, and showcase your accomplishment with ease.

Who Is This Course For

If any of these people sound like you, then this course will be of great benefit to you

01.

Want to learn

You’ve always wanted to learn animation but don’t know where to start.

02.

You've Tried

You've tried but can never seem to replicate the results yourself

03.

Beginner

You're a complete beginner or intermediate After Effects user

04.

Vox

You want to make animations like Vox, Wall Street journal, Vice etc...

05.

YouTube

You want to make your own animations without having to watch YouTube

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...But YouTube is Free

As we know YouTube tutorials are perfect for how to do a specific task, but not how to properly learn the program. I offer a structured plan to learn the skills that will allow you to create your own videos and rely less on YouTube tutorials.

YouTube

Free

It's free, but you'll be paying in the additional time to learn
No structure or framework
Can take 2+ years to learn After Effects... I know
Outdated techniques
Questionable online "Experts"
No plan or support
You'll almost certainly pick up bad habits

Film School

$30k

It's expensive! A degree in animation will cost around $30,000 in USA
It will take about 18 months to complete full time
You'll learn a lot of stuff that isn't relevant to what you want to do
You may not learn the most up to date techniques and trends
I have a bachelor in film and no one has ever asked to see it!

Beginner