The Power Shape Layers

Course Curriculum

Chapter 1: Welcome!

Lecture 1: Course introduction

Lecture 2: 01.02 Basic Shape Layer Tutorial

Chapter 2: Shape Layer Basics

Lecture 1: 02.01 Shape Layer Basics Introduction

Lecture 2: 02.02 Shape Layer Hierarchy

Lecture 3: 02.03 What are Transform Properties?

Lecture 4: 02.04 Types of Shapes and Paths

Lecture 5: 02.05 Creating Shape Layers: Introduction

Lecture 6: 02.06 Creating Shape Layers: Path Size vs. Layer Scale

Lecture 7: 02.07 Creating Shape Layers: Shapes vs. Paths

Lecture 8: 02.08 Fills and Strokes using the Add Button

Lecture 9: 02.09 Fills and Strokes using the Shape Layer Control Panel

Lecture 10: 02.10 Stroke Attributes: Stroke Color, Opacity, and Width

Lecture 11: 02.11 Stroke Attributes: Line Cap and Line Join

Lecture 12: 02.12 Stroke Attributes: Dashes

Lecture 13: 02.13 Shape Layer Basics Recap

Chapter 3: Shape Layer Properties

Lecture 1: 03.01 Shape Layer Properties Introduction

Lecture 2: 03.02 Vertices: Basic Training

Lecture 3: 03.03 Bezier and Linear Vertices

Lecture 4: 03.04 Effects of Converting Shapes to Bezier Paths

Lecture 5: 03.05 Setting the First Vertex

Lecture 6: 03.06 Groups: Basic Training

Lecture 7: 03.07 Anchor Points and Position Settings in Ellipses and Rectangles

Lecture 8: 03.08 Why Use Groups?

Lecture 9: 03.09 Group Transform Properties vs. Layer Transform Properties

Lecture 10: 03.10 Masking Shape Layers

Lecture 11: 03.11 Creating Shapes from Text

Lecture 12: 03.12 Creating Shapes from Vector Images

Lecture 13: 03.13 Creating Shapes from Vector Images with Gradients

Lecture 14: 03.14 Shape Layer Properties Recap

Chapter 4: Basic Animation Tools

Lecture 1: 04.01 Basic Animation Tools Introduction

Lecture 2: 04.02 Using Round Corners with Shapes

Lecture 3: 04.03 Using Round Corners with Paths

Lecture 4: 04.04 Using Offset Paths with Shapes

Lecture 5: 04.05 Using Offset Paths with Paths

Lecture 6: 04.06 Using Wiggle Tools with Shapes

Lecture 7: 04.07 Using Wiggle Tools with Paths

Lecture 8: 04.08 Using Pucker and Bloat with Shapes

Lecture 9: 04.09 Using Pucker and Bloat with Paths

Lecture 10: 04.10 Using Twist with Shapes

Lecture 11: 04.11 Using Twist with Paths

Lecture 12: 04.12 Using Zig Zag with Shapes

Lecture 13: 04.13 Using Zig Zag with Paths

Lecture 14: 04.14 Basic Animation Tools – Review

Chapter 5: Advanced Animation Tools

Lecture 1: 05.01 Advanced Animation Tools Introduction

Lecture 2: 05.02 The Repeater: Basic Training

Lecture 3: 05.03 The Repeater: Create a Perfect Circle of Shapes

Lecture 4: 05.04 Using Groups with the Repeater

Lecture 5: 05.05 The Repeater: Advanced Animation Principles

Lecture 6: 05.06 Repeating the Repeater part 1

Lecture 7: 05.07 Repeating the Repeater part 2

Lecture 8: 05.08 Using Expressions with the Repeater

Lecture 9: 05.09 Trim Paths: Basic Training

Lecture 10: 05.10 Trim Paths: Start Point and Trim Direction

Lecture 11: 05.11 Trim Paths: Using the Start Percentage

Lecture 12: 05.12 Trim Paths: Trimming Multiple Paths

Lecture 13: 05.13 Trim Paths: Summary

Lecture 14: 05.14 Merge Paths: Basic Training

Lecture 15: 05.15 Issues Using Groups with Merge Paths

Lecture 16: 05.16 Merge Paths with Multiple Shapes

Lecture 17: 05.17 How to Save Shape Layer Animation Presets

Lecture 18: 05.18 Advanced Animation Tools Review

Chapter 6: Tutorials

Lecture 1: 06.01 Shape Layer Tutorials: Introduction

Lecture 2: 06.02 How to Create an Animated Arrow

Lecture 3: 06.03 How to Create an Abstract Animation

Lecture 4: 06.04 How to Create Stars and an Animated Line

Lecture 5: 06.05 How to Create an Icon with Merge Paths

Lecture 6: 06.06 How to Create an Animated Circular Holiday Design

Lecture 7: 06.07 How to Create an Animated Background

Lecture 8: 06.08 How to Create Shape Layer Transitions

Lecture 9: 06.09 How to Create Long Shadows with The Repeater

Lecture 10: 06.10 How to Create a Bouncing Sign

Lecture 11: 06.11 How to Create HUD Elements

Lecture 12: 06.12 How to Create 3D Text and Shapes

Lecture 13: 06.13 How to Use Set Matte with Shape Layers

Lecture 14: 06.14 End of Course Message