Mimir, Keeper of the Well of Wisdom
Create Documentary Style Map Animation with Google Earth Studio & Adobe After Effects
Year : 2026
Language : English
Level : Intermediate
Category : Adobe After Effects
Subcategory : Computer
Duration : 49m
Lectures : 11
Rating :
Students : 94
INSTRUCTOR(S)
Snehal Wagh
Filmmaker
SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE || FOLLOW ON INSTAGRAMMy name is Snehal Wagh, I'm
a Video Editor & Motion Graphics Designer residing in the capital city
of India, Delhi! I have loved maps since I was a kid, so I started
combining my skills and passion to create Map Animation.
I freelance for many brands in India (my clients include Wrangler,
Tata Motors, Maharashtra Tourism & Mala's) and Iz & Johnny Harris's
company Bright Trip. Th...
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WHAT YOU'LL LEARN
For your class project, you’ll create a map animation of a city or
region of your choice, using the same workflow we used for Tokyo
Region.
REQUIREMENTS
Skillshare account
WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR
DESCRIPTION
If you’ve ever wanted to create clean, documentary-style map
animations, the kind that zoom smoothly from Earth to a city and then
break down regions with crisp, modern graphics. This class will take
you through the entire process step-by-step. In this advanced
workshop, we’ll build a complete Tokyo Region map animation, the same
one I’m creating for my upcoming short-form video. You’ll get access
to my editable Adobe Illustrator map file, and we’ll use Google Earth
Studio and Adobe After Effects together to turn it into a polished,
professional sequence. We’ll cover everything you need to bring a
location to life on screen, including: Setting up a project in Google
Earth Studio Creating smooth keyframe animations Working with dual
viewports and trackpoints Exporting clean camera paths Importing the
footage into After Effects Building map-based motion graphics Layer
styles, masks, trim paths & advanced map reveals Adding labels,
movement, and visual structure Exporting a final video for YouTube or
social media Whether you're working on documentaries, explainer
videos, real-estate walkthroughs, tourism content, or city-focused
storytelling, this workflow will give your visuals the depth and
clarity they deserve. You don’t need prior experience with Google
Earth Studio or After Effects for this class—just curiosity and a
willingness to experiment. By the end, you’ll be fully equipped to
create clean, high-quality 2D map animations for any city or region in
the world.
LINKS
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COURSE CONTENT
1. Introduction [1:19]
2. Class Orientation [1:11]
3. Getting Started [7:26]
4. Track Points [4:28]
5. After Effects Setup [5:35]
6. Vector Map Animation [5:24]
7. Trim Paths [6:22]
8. Text Animation [5:32]
9. Sound Effects [4:22]
10. Finishing Touch & Export [5:40]
11. Wrap Up [1:35]
DATES
Published : 2026-01-06
Last Updated : 2026-01-06
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