Illustrator Training: Preparing Assets for After Effects
This training is designed for individuals who want to efficiently prepare their graphic projects for animation in After Effects. It also includes an introduction to the fundamentals of Adobe Illustrator.
The program begins with a hands-on overview of Illustrator’s interface, then focuses on mastering the essential tools needed to create vector visuals tailored for animation. You will learn how to structure your layers, use the appropriate formats, and optimize your files for a smooth transfer into After Effects.
Introduction to the Illustrator Training: Preparing Your Visuals for After Effects
- Overview of the Adobe Illustrator interface
- Managing panels, windows, and the workspace layout
Creating a New Project in Illustrator
- Choosing templates or predefined formats suitable for animation
- Setting up a custom document
- Introduction to key tools essential for use with After Effects
Guides, Grids, and Rulers: Working with Precision
- Customizing guides and grids based on project requirements
- Using smart guides and rulers for accurate positioning of animated elements
Essential Tools for Designing Animation-Ready Assets
- Pen Tool: creating precise paths for animated shapes
- Brush Tool and Blob Brush Tool: dynamic shape creation
- Transformation and Warp Tools: stylizing your visuals
- Shape Gradient Tool: smooth transitions and morphing effects
- Pathfinder Tool: combining or dividing complex shapes
- Type Tool: integrating typography optimized for motion graphics
Layer Management and Export Preparation
- Organizing layers properly for seamless import into After Effects
- Advanced layer operations: naming, grouping, and locking elements
- Best practices for naming layers to prevent import issues
- Exporting to After Effects: compatible formats and recommended export settings
Other course(s) in this category
→ Illustrator Training: Preparing Assets for After Effects
→ After Effects Training: Complete 4-day course
→ After Effects Advanced Training
This course is designed for graphic designers, motion designers, video editors, or anyone who needs to create graphic elements for animation in After Effects. It’s also ideal for beginners who want to structure their production workflow from the start.
A basic understanding of After Effects is recommended. However, the course is also suitable for those preparing files for a collaborator who will handle the animation in After Effects.
No. Each participant must have their own Adobe Illustrator license (an up-to-date version is recommended), especially for remote sessions.
Yes. The training is available both in-person and online with a live instructor. Exercise files and learning materials are provided to support you throughout the session.
A computer with Adobe Illustrator installed is required. For online sessions, we also recommend a stable internet connection, a headset with microphone, and a dual-screen setup for optimal comfort.
Prerequisites:
- Have completed the After Effects training or possess equivalent experience with the software
Objectives:
- Understand and master the Adobe Illustrator interface
- Create documents tailored to the requirements of an animation project
- Use templates and predefined settings to improve efficiency
- Accurately configure rulers, guides, and grids for optimal element positioning
- Confidently use essential vector creation tools
- Prepare structured visuals compatible with After Effects
- Optimize layer organization and export for seamless integration with After Effects
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Montreal
- 19/12/2025
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Quebec City
- 30/01/2026
- 24/04/2026
- 30/07/2026
Pricing
Practical information
- Duration: 1 day(s)
- Schedule: 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (2 coffee breaks + 1-hour lunch)
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Format:
- Online (live virtual classroom)
- Or in person, depending on availability
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Why Take This Illustrator for After Effects Training?
When working on animations in After Effects, the quality of your Illustrator files plays a key role in ensuring smooth, efficient workflows and professional results.
This course teaches you best practices right from the design phase: layer organization, tool selection, export preparation — all essential steps that are often overlooked.
By strengthening your Illustrator skills specifically for animation, you save valuable time, avoid compatibility issues, and streamline collaboration with motion designers or video editors.
It's also a practical way to broaden your professional versatility and stand out on projects that combine design and animation.
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