Viral Animated Reels (Minimalist After Effects Animation Training)

Learn the basics of animation in After Effects that we used to grow our Instagram accounts to millions of followers.

In 1 year, Weiss Video grew 200k followers on Instagram and Visual Hustles grew 1.2m followers by utilizing the black and white minimalist animation style.

Weiss Video has used its style to add millions of followers for Dan Koe and other creators while increasing the reach of brands and helping drive new revenue from social media.

Before - April 2023

After - November 2023

Grew from 0 to 200k+

These videos go VIRAL

So how did we do this?

Viral animated reels with custom After Effects animations using 5 to 30-second reels.

Here's how you can do this too with our Viral Animated Reels Course

We've made this course simple for beginners to get started and learn the basics of creating their first animated reel.

Learn how to create your first animated reel in under 1 hour.

The total time it will take you to learn from the videos in the course is 52 minutes.

No fluff, straight to the point, and easy to follow.

Here's what is inside the course

Course Requirements: Adobe After Effects (Preferably version 24.03) + AE Plugins
Course Output: 10-Second Basic B/W Animation

Course Outline:

Chapter 1: Introduction to B/W Animation

Lesson 1 - What is a B/W Animation Style?

Lesson 2 - Where can you apply B/W Animations?

Lesson 3 - How to make “B/W Style” your Style?

Chapter 2: Introduction to After Effects

Lesson 1 - User Interface, Shortcuts, and Workarounds

Lesson 2 - Creating your First After Effects Project (Project and Composition Set up)

Lesson 3 - Tools to Create Your Assets (Shape Tool, Pen Tool, Text Tool)

Lesson 4 - Basic Transform Properties: Position, Scale, Rotation (AE Animation Fundamentals)

Lesson 5 - Bringing Your Assets to Life (Animating Transform Properties)

Chapter 3: Setting Up Your Course Output Composition

Lesson 1 - Importing Files (VOs, Images, References, SFX, etc)

Lesson 2 - Adding Captions/ Text Layers

Lesson 3 - Using Markers

Chapter 4: Creating Basic to Complex Shapes and Assets (in After Effects)

Lesson 1 - Combining Basic Shapes

Lesson 2 - Turning your Favorite Object into a Shape Layer

Lesson 3 - Assembling and Creating Story with Your Shapes

Chapter 5: Animating Your Shapes

Lesson 1 - Animating Sequence 1

Lesson 2 - Animating Sequence 2

Lesson 3 - Animating Sequences 3 & 4

Chapter 6: Adding SFX and VFX, then Export

Lesson 1 - Choosing your SFX and BG Music

Lesson 2 - Adding Layer Styles (Outer Glow)

Lesson 3 - Export Settings and Presets

If you're ready to finally learn how to create these viral reels you've seen all over Instagram, click the "I want this" button below to get started today.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q: Is this beginner-friendly even if I have no experience at all with After Effects?

A: Yes, it has been designed for first-time after-effects users.

Q: How long will it take me to learn?

A: The course is short without any fluff. You can get through it in 52 minutes.

Q: Do I need to pay for After Effects?

A: Yes, you will need an After Effects subscription. The price varies based on region.

Q: Can these videos only be posted on Instagram?

A: No, they can be posted anywhere that supports video.

Q: What language is the course in?

A: The lessons are all in English with English subtitles.

Q: What are these videos good for?

A: Great for explaining any ideas without your face but using audio + engaging visuals.

Q: If I have any questions about this, where can I contact you?

A: You can message us on @visualhustles or @weissvideo on Instagram

If you're ready to finally learn how to create these viral reels you've seen all over Instagram, click the "I want this" button below to get started today.