Name: AI for Video & Motion Graphics (Self-Paced)
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This course is self-paced. For live online or in-person instruction, take AI for Video & Motion Graphics.

This hands-on hybrid course introduces creative professionals to the transformative power of generative AI within professional motion graphics and video editing workflows. Designed for adult learners experienced with Adobe Creative Cloud applications such as After Effects, Premiere Pro, Photoshop, and Illustrator, the course guides participants through a complete production pipeline—from concept development to final delivery—leveraging AI tools to improve efficiency, creativity, and production quality.

Participants will explore a variety of AI platforms, including ChatGPT, Midjourney, Leonardo.ai, and Runway, to support tasks such as research, scriptwriting, design, animation, sound design, and project delivery. Learners will also gain practical experience using ChatGPT to generate automation scripts that streamline workflows in Photoshop, Illustrator, and After Effects.

This course has a prerequisite

Students should have a basic understanding of video editing and motion graphics design, including terminology, techniques, and common software.

Video Editing & Motion Graphics

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Verified digital certificate of completion

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AI for Video & Motion Graphics (Self-Paced) Curriculum

What You'll Learn at a Glance

Understand how generative AI tools work and how they apply to creative production
Use AI to support each stage of a motion design/video project: research, scripting, design, animation, audio, and delivery
Prompt effectively across different AI tools (text, image, audio, video) for usable results
Create AI-enhanced visual assets, scripts, voiceovers, and animatics
Generate and run basic JavaScript/ExtendScript code using ChatGPT to automate repetitive tasks in Adobe Creative Cloud apps
Deliver a short motion graphics or video piece enhanced by AI tools from start to finish

Course Syllabus

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Section 1: Intro to Generative AI & Creative Workflows?

Topics:
- What is Generative AI? (LLMs, diffusion, transformers, voice cloning, etc.)
- Brief history and rise of creative AI tools
- Ethics, authorship, copyright, and commercial use
- Categories of tools (text, image, audio, video, 3D, automation)
Tools Introduced:
- ChatGPT (LLM)
- Midjourney / Leonardo.ai (Image Gen)
- ElevenLabs / Descript (Voice AI)
- Runway / Pika (Video AI)

Section 2: Research + Ideation with AI

Workflow Step: Research & Concept
Topics:
- Trend identification
- Brainstorming strategies
- Reverse brief generation
Tools Introduced:
- ChatGPT / Perplexity for research
- Leonardo.ai / Midjourney for visual brainstorming

Section 3: Scriptwriting with AI

Workflow Step: Script
Topics:
- Tone, length, and audience control
- Rewriting and editing AI scripts
- Prompting for VO/narrative structure
Tools Introduced:
- ChatGPT
- ElevenLabs (free tier) for AI VO preview

Section 4: Building the 2-Column Script

Workflow Step: Style Frames
Topics:
- Prompt engineering for visual fidelity
- Converting roughs into moodboards
- Editing AI output in Photoshop
Tools Introduced:
- ChatGPT for formatting AV
- Boords or Google Docs

Section 5: Creating Style Frames with AI

Workflow Step: Research & Concept
Topics:
- Trend identification
- Brainstorming strategies
- Reverse brief generation
Tools Introduced:
- Midjourney or Leonardo.ai
- Photoshop with Generative Fill

Section 6: Storyboarding with AI

Workflow Step: Storyboard
Topics:
- Frame-by-frame visualization
- Combining image + script AI
- Limitations of AI storyboards
Tools Introduced:
- ChatGPT (describe scenes)
- Leonardo.ai / Midjourney (illustrate)
- Boords (organize)

Section 7: Animatics & Rough Animation with AI

Workflow Step: Animatics & Rough Timing
Topics:
- AI for timing + pacing
- Motion from stills (experimental)
- Audio-sync with AI
Tools Introduced:
- Premiere Pro auto-caption/timeline tools
- Runway / Pika / Kaiber
- ChatGPT for pacing logic

Section 8: Final Animation & AI-Assisted Effects

Workflow Step: Final Animation
Topics:
- Using AI to assist — not automate — polish
- Object removal, motion tracking, interpolation
- Adobe Sensei in After Effects
Tools Introduced:
- After Effects (Roto Brush 2, Sensei tracking)
- EbSynth (stylization)
- Photoshop Firefly (cleanup)

Section 9: AI in Sound Design & Mix

Workflow Step: Sound Mix
Topics:
- Music generation
- Auto-ducking, remixing
- Voice AI cleanup
Tools Introduced:
- Adobe Premiere (AI Audio Remix, Auto-duck)
- AIVA / Beatoven / Soundraw (music)
- Descript (voice)

Section 10: Delivery + Metadata with AI

Workflow Step: Delivery
Topics:
- Export formatting
- AI for metadata/captions/hashtags
- Platform targeting
Tools Introduced:
- Adobe Media Encoder (auto-reframe/export)
- ChatGPT for social tags and descriptions

Section 11: Scripting with ChatGPT – Photoshop & Illustrator

Workflow Step: Research & Concept
Topics:
- Overview of scripting capabilities in Photoshop & Illustrator
- Prompting ChatGPT to generate JSX scripts
- Automating repetitive tasks (e.g., layer export, batch renaming)
- Running and modifying AI-generated scripts
Tools Introduced:
- ChatGPT
- Adobe Photoshop + Illustrator (with scripting console)

Section 12: Scripting with ChatGPT – After Effects Automation

Workflow Step: Research & Concept
Topics:
- Understanding AE scripting vs. expressions
- Prompting ChatGPT to build reusable automation tools
- Common use cases: layer timing, effect application, motion presetting
- Basics of ScriptUI for creating AE panels
Tools Introduced:
- ChatGPT
- After Effects (with scripting panel)
- ExtendScript Toolkit or VS Code

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this course open to beginners?

Students should have a basic understanding of video editing and motion graphics design, including terminology, techniques, and common software.

Do you offer payment plans or student financing for this course?

This course does not qualify for payment plans or student financing. See our Payment Plan FAQ to find related programs that qualify.

How long do I have access to the course materials?

What is the cancellation and refund policy for this single course?

For this course, you are entitled to a 90% refund (your payment less the nonrefundable 10% registration fee) within 30 days of purchase if you have not accessed the course materials.

What’s included with my tuition?

A hands-on learning experience working on projects and exercises, which is proven to boost comprehension, retention, and engagement
Expert instructors who are industry professionals and experienced educators that are driven to help you succeed
Expert support with answers to your questions from real instructors throughout your learning journey
Top-notch curricula that have been tried and tested over many years and are consistently improved for an optimal learning experience
30-day access to class recordings to review material at your own pace
A certificate of completion to verify your accomplishment

Are there any additional fees or expenses?

There are no extra fees or taxes for our courses. The price you see on this page is the maximum you’ll pay us.

However, you may need to obtain required software. We’ll help you get set up with a free trial of paid software prior to the class. Most of our coding classes utilize freely-available open-source software. For most of our design and motion graphics courses, we will help you get set up with a free trial of Adobe Creative Cloud. If you attend the course in-person, we will have a computer already set up for you with all of the required software for no additional cost.

Do you offer any discounts for this course?

We don’t currently offer discounts as we do our best to affordably prices our courses.

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Learn the Skills Guarantee™

Hands-on, personalized training

Cutting edge curriculum

Learn from industry experts

Free retake

100% Online. Start Anytime

Earn a Certificate of Completion

AI for Video & Motion Graphics (Self-Paced) Curriculum

What You'll Learn at a Glance

Course Syllabus

Section 1: Intro to Generative AI & Creative Workflows?

Section 2: Research + Ideation with AI

Section 3: Scriptwriting with AI

Section 4: Building the 2-Column Script

Section 5: Creating Style Frames with AI

Section 6: Storyboarding with AI

Section 7: Animatics & Rough Animation with AI

Section 8: Final Animation & AI-Assisted Effects

Section 9: AI in Sound Design & Mix

Section 10: Delivery + Metadata with AI

Section 11: Scripting with ChatGPT – Photoshop & Illustrator

Section 12: Scripting with ChatGPT – After Effects Automation

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this course open to beginners?

Do you offer payment plans or student financing for this course?

How long do I have access to the course materials?

What is the cancellation and refund policy for this single course?

What’s included with my tuition?

Are there any additional fees or expenses?

Do you offer any discounts for this course?

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