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Dynamic Logo Animation: Morph Icons in Adobe After Effects

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Dynamic Logo Animation: Morph Icons in Adobe After Effects

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6 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Beginner level
No prior experience required
6 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

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November 2026

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4 assignments¹

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There are 4 modules in this course

Get started with dynamic logo animation by exploring the creative process and setting up your first icon in Adobe After Effects. You'll create an initial icon design and begin bringing it to life with motion, building the foundation for more advanced shape animation and morphing techniques. By the end of this module, you'll have a starting point for developing a cohesive animated logo.

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4 videos1 reading1 assignment

Explore how to turn individual shapes into fluid, engaging logo animations. You'll brainstorm possible transformations, morph an icon, and experiment with animating shapes and squares. Through these techniques, you'll develop a better understanding of how shape changes and motion effects work together to create smooth transitions and build visual continuity between graphic elements.

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5 videos1 assignment1 discussion prompt

Build on your shape animation skills by exploring more precise ways to control motion and develop new icon transitions. You'll brainstorm ideas for the next transformation, work with the Value Graph and rotation, and add motion to circles before animating a Pen Tool icon. These techniques will help you create more intentional movement, improve the flow of your animations, and prepare multiple icons for a cohesive logo sequence.

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4 videos1 assignment1 discussion prompt

Bring your animated logo together by designing an Eyedropper icon and transforming the Pen Tool icon into the new shape. You'll then create a logo reveal that connects your animated elements into a unified sequence. Finally, you'll polish the animation to improve its overall flow and presentation, applying the techniques from the course to produce a more refined, professional-looking logo animation.

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4 videos1 assignment1 peer review1 discussion prompt

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