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3 hours
32 lessons
Intermediate

Animated Diagrams.

Transform your architectural drawings into captivating animated stories. Expand your skills in After Effects learning how to use this software in a course specially designed for architects and designers!
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Overview

Why animate your diagrams?

Animated Diagrams add motion, depth and clarity, turning your presentations into powerful storytelling tools. 

This transformation is about more than just learning a new technique, its about unlocking new possibilities in your work.

This course includes:
3 hours on-demand video
Subtitles in Spanish and Portuguese
Downloadable Resources
Certificate of Completion
Lifetime Access
What will I learn?

By the end of this course you will:

Develop a clear story of your design
You'll have a step by step frame work to tell your own design story.
01 Construction of a narrative
Dominate the basic After Effect animations.
You will learn After Effects in a very helpful and straightforward manner without feeling overwhelmed.
02 Basic concepts after effects
Create different animations
From a volume extrusion, create subtractions, and animate an object moving from one point to another
03 All about animation
“I am glad I took the course and I think it sparked an interest in me to go and dive deeper into the motion design for architecture presentation.”
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Curriculum

Course Curriculum

We will take you through six modules that span from creating a storyboard and explaining our project, all the way to creating detailed animations in After Effects and adding assets to elevate the impact of your story. 

01 Visual Storytelling

 

  1. What is a diagram? (2:36)
  2. The Project- Magic Box by Dominique Perrault (3:26)
  3. Creating a storyboard for your animation (4:08) free preview
02 The Base Model
  1. Extract a context model from CAD Mapper (4:53)
  2. Organize your file in Sketchup (4:36
  3. Creating the first scenes (7:09)
  4. Defining export settings (3:06)
03 Polish your Drawings in Illustrator
  1. A brief Illustrator tour (4:39)
  2. Enhancing linework from Sketchup to Illustrator (3:52)
  3. Adjusting the line weight and linework (5:38)
  4. Creating a File to import into After Effects (5:37)
  5. Exporting linework (3:15)
04 Bring Life to your Diagram with Photoshop
  1. Creating a new File and importing elements (4:00)
  2. Merging Lines and shadows (3:48)
  3. Adding context details free preview (6:07)
  4. Adding Textures (7:45)
  5. Vegetation, people and vehicles (7:53)
  6. Final details and export settings (4:10)
05 Crafting Polished Animations in AE
  1. AE user interface tour (3:47)
  2. Importing the first resources (4:18)
  3. Scene 1 A box is extruded (9:01)
  4. Scene 2 Carving holes (9:33)
  5. Scene 3 A bridge passes through (8:13)
  6. Scene 4 The box is divided (8:13)
06 Wrapping up with Final Touches
  1. Xray of the building structure (5:30)
  2. Adding text (10:14)
  3. Color Details (8:41)
  4. Motion cues (3:02)
  5. Animating Assets (5:50)
  6. Null objects and motion blur (5:55)
  7. Export settings (2:32)
Inside the course

What can you expect

Introduction to Adobe After Effects
Don't worry if you're a beginner; we'll guide you through it.
Introduction to adobe ae
Understanding concepts and narrative
Discover the basic concepts of animation and effective story telling
Understanding concepts and narrative
Multi-software Workflow
seamless integration of various programs to create high-impact, animated diagrams.
Multisoftware
Exclusive Resource library
Free access to some of our resource’s packs
Bonus resources
Who is this course for

This course can help you if you are a

This course is ideal for architects who want to learn After Effects to enhance their project presentations, moving beyond static images to better showcase the dynamism and design process.

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Young Architect
  1. -Boost your architectural skill set by mastering one more essential Software
  2. Want to make a lasting impression on your colleagues and peers? Elevate your projects with stunning animated site plans that truly stand out.
Innovative Firm Owner
  1. Impress Clients: Deliver exceptional detail and creativity in your project proposals, setting your business apart.
Experienced Architect
  1. Elevate Project Proposals: Integrate advanced animation techniques to communicate the depth and nuance of your designs.
Animation Types

Learn to create these animations

01 Highlight Animation
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02 Push Out Animation
2
03 Carve Animation
3
04 Drop Down
4
05 Push Through
5
06 Rapid Placement
6
07 X-Ray
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Reviews

What our students our saying about our past courses

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Iker Ortega
Very good course! One more to the bag of experience to have a great career!
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John George
Thank you! This course has helped me overcome the fears of Photoshop! Great job! looking forward for more courses
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Felipe Leon
I really enjoyed the course. The content is great, very interesting techniques. Very organized. Thanks man, have a good one
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Eduardo Appoloni
Congratulations on this course, I will definitely recommend this course to my other architecture colleagues. Keep showing it better!
Curriculum

What you will see in the course

Through a step-by-step guide, and deep understanding of the animation process, we structure this course in the following way:
01
Understanding Concepts and Narrative
What is a diagram, and how to build an animation starting from a storyboard
02
Building up the resources in Sketchup
Learn how to set up your SketchUp model to extract a high-quality isometric drawing
03
Fine-tuning the output in Illustrator
Enhance the linework from SketchUp to Illustrator and create a file to import directly in after effects
04
Creating the image look using Photoshop
Import the line work into photoshop to add details and textures using references.
05
Vectors animation in After effects
Start the animation process by covering the basic steps and concepts, and advance to more complex tools.
06
Animating images, texts and motion cues
Add the final details that will take your animation to the next level
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Meet your instructor

Hi! I’m Sebastian

Over the last years, I have worked as a teacher, visualizer, and illustrator.

My specialty is architectural representation, from drawing 2d plans to 3d visualizations, exploring different styles based on digital tools or hand drawing expression.

I have always felt a huge affinity for all related to architectural representation. 

I enjoy working and looking for new ways to show an idea, and I want to transmit to every new architect around the world and to everyone who loves architecture all I can teach about this amazing passion. 

“Not sure yet? Check out our free tutorial that contains a snippet of the course!”
Sebas Headshot
Sebastian Bustos Architect & Illustrator
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What are the requirements for this course?

During this course we will be mostly using Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and After Effects. For the initial module we export our base images from Sketchup, but this is probably something you will be able to do in other software as well. 

When does the course start?

As soon or later as you want! You can take it at your own rhythm and pace. 

How do I access this course?

As soon as you enroll in one of our courses, you should receive an email with the login details. 

What is the difference between this course and the YouTube videos?

While our YouTube videos provide great tips and insights, our courses offer a deeper dive, structured learning paths, personalized feedback, and certificates to showcase your skills

What if I am unhappy with the course?

We strive for your satisfaction! If you're not happy with the course, contact us within the first 7 days for a full refund. We value your feedback to improve our offerings. (Refund will not apply if you used a discount code to purchase it)

How long do I have access to the course?

Once you enroll, you have lifetime access! Revisit the material anytime to refresh your skills or dive deeper into the content

Are there any discounts for students?

Yes! Send us an email at hello@showitbetter.co with proof of enrollment in a school and we'll send you a discount. 

Can I pay in installments?

Yes, to pay in two installments of $49 click here

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Animated Diagrams.

Transform your architectural drawings into captivating animated stories. Expand your skills in after effects learning how to use this software in a course specially designed for architects and designers!
3 hours on demand video
Free resources
Certificate of Completion
Exclusive feedback
Lifetime Access
From $97
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