Master Storytelling Through Motion Graphics & After Effects

Searching for a fun and exciting way to train and play with motion graphics in After Effects? With AeScenes you learn new skills, and practice old ones using pre-composed & layered, downloadable Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator files. Each layered file contains the assets you need to create a brand new story or follow along as concisely edited tutorials break down the steps to a successful narrative. Finally, your opportunity has come to work with high resolution, already prepared files and keep the focus on your AE training…all in a narrative format.

On this site I will share some of the projects and files that I have created and use in my classroom. Feel free to download and tryout The Fish Bowl and check out my Sellfy Store for many more ready to animate scenes and challenges. Enjoy!

Bryce Budoff, Instructor

Meet Bryce, teacher and creative behind AfterEffects Scenes training. With a passion for motion graphics and over 25 years in education, he empowers learners to master After Effects and craft purposeful animations through story. Drawing from years of classroom experience, Bryce offers expert resources, engaging projects, and step by step tuts to help learn a variety of AE skills and concepts. Click below to read and learn more…

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You can find my entire collection of meticulously layered photoshop and illustrator files on my AE Scenes Sellfy Store. Created for motion graphics students of all ages. carefully planned PHOTOSHOP or ILLUSTRATOR file They are reminiscent of a block building kit in that you see an example of what you could build and given the pieces to do it!

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AE Scenes puts the fun and story into learning Aftereffects. Complete the scene as you would a building block kit like Lego™ set. Each scene comes complete with vector and/or pixel art layers ready to animate and tell a story.

Meet a fearless little fish who’s ready to make a splash!

This layered Photoshop file is your storytelling playground. Animate a charming underwater scene where a curious fish swims circles in its bowl, leaps into the air, and—after a second daring jump—launches out of the water and strolls offscreen like a legend.

Designed for use in Adobe After Effects, this project includes everything you need: a layered PSD with a fish, fishbowl, bubbles, and aquatic plants—all organized for easy animation. Think of it like digital LEGO™ snap your story together, layer by layer…keyframe by keyframe.

To make things even easier, you’ll get short, step-by-step video tutorials that walk you through importing, animating, and adding your own creative spin. Whether you’re a student, a teacher, or a first-time animator, you’ll have the tools to bring this little fish’s story to life.

What’s Included:

  • Layered PSD file (fish, bowl, bubbles, plants)
  • Story example: fish swims, jumps, and escapes
  • Step-by-step video tutorials
  • Fully compatible with Adobe After Effects

No plugins. No stress. Just a fish with attitude—and a story only you can tell.

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Learning Objectives & Skills

Step into animation projects, where Film and TV students bridge fun, story-based animations with essential skills! These lessons create a crosswalk between engaging narratives and the state-approved curriculum, enhanced by Adobe’s professional After Effects standards. Mastering keyframing, motion effects, and storytelling, students align creativity with industry benchmarks—perfect for classrooms.

Keyframing

Master the foundation of animation by setting and adjusting keyframes to control motion, timing, and transitions—essential for dynamic story-based projects.

Layer & Composition

Understand how to organize and manipulate layers within a composition to build complex animations, mirroring professional workflows

Effects & Presets

Learn to apply and customize effects and presets to enhance visuals, adding depth and polish to student animations aligned with Adobe standards.

Masking & Pen Tool

Grasp masking techniques and the Pen Tool’s precision for creating shapes and paths, a critical skill for crafting purposeful narratives and industry-ready designs.

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Bryce’s Blogs & Insights

Discover a wealth of knowledge in the “Blogs and Insights” section at MoGraphTeacher! Dive into expert tips, After Effects tutorials, and creative strategies to enhance your high school Film and TV curriculum. From mastering keyframing to weaving purposeful stories, these posts offer practical guidance and inspiration, crafted for educators. Explore related resources in the Sellify store and stay updated with my latest YouTube playlists!

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