Title: Skillshare.Saas.Explainer.Animation.From.Ui.Design.To.Motion.In.After.Effects.2026.BOOKWARE-IWL
Date: 2026-10-13
Platform: Skillshare
Runtime: 12h 5m
Size: 3.17 GiB
Subs: English, French, Portuguese, German, Spanish
Url: https://www.skillshare.com/en/classes/saas-explainer-animation-from-ui-design-to-motion-in-after-effects/1147733669
Resources: None
Lessons:
01 - Introduction (1m 42s)
02 - Course Welcome and Project Files Setup (1m 32s)
03 - Figma Setup and Importing the Design (10m 33s)
04 - Read the Script and Plan the Storyboard (8m 28s)
05 - Importing UI Panels from Figma to After Effects (29m 4s)
06 - Preparing the Projects UI Panel in Illustrator (19m 11s)
07 - Structuring Complex UI Panels for Animation (23m 20s)
08 - Refining the Design with Rounded Corners (10m 37s)
09 - Importing the Designs into After Effects (29m 9s)
10 - Creating the Videoboard for Scene Timing (22m 45s)
11 - The Correct Animation Workflow (36m 53s)
12 - Creating Scene 2 – Bouncy Sphere Animation (21m 27s)
13 - Building Scene 3 – Search Bar Animation (31m 36s)
14 - Building Scene 4 – Logo Animation (24m 39s)
15 - Continuing Scene 4 – Logo and Dashboard Transition (23m 27s)
16 - Creating Scene 5 – Splitting Screens Animation (31m 13s)
17 - Creating the Outro Animation for the Projects Screen (37m 1s)
18 - Building the Title Animation Template (37m 59s)
19 - Animating the Contacts UI Screen in 3D (15m 43s)
20 - Creating the Complex Demo Flow Animation (38m 52s)
21 - Timing Adjustments and Click Interaction Animation (58m 39s)
22 - Building Scene 8 – Drag and Drop Demo Animation (48m 45s)
23 - Creating the Final Title and Scene Outro (27m 57s)
24 - Adding the Cursor Animation (43m 36s)
25 - Enhancing Visuals with Effects and Color (54m 42s)
26 - Final Touches, Music, and Text Animations (36m 47s)
SaaS explainer videos are everywhere, but most beginners feel lost when starting one from
scratch. Creating a good SaaS explainer requires more than basic animation skills. It
needs clear structure, clean UI motion, and a strong understanding of how to visually
communicate product value. In this class, you will learn a practical workflow for creating
professional SaaS explainer videos using Adobe After Effects.
This class focuses on the real process used in client projects. You’ll learn how to break
down an explainer script, plan your animation structure, animate UI-style scenes, and
create smooth, controlled transitions that feel modern and intentional. The lessons are
designed to help you improve clarity, timing, and motion quality in SaaS explainer work.
What you’ll learn:
How to structure a SaaS explainer video from script to final animation
How to turn a script into a clear visual storyboard
How to prepare UI designs from Figma for animation using Adobe Illustrator
How to organize complex UI scenes for a smooth and efficient workflow
UI animation techniques commonly used in SaaS explainer videos
How to animate product flows, UI demos, and transitions
How to create smooth transitions and clean, readable motion
How to add cursor interactions, 3D layers, and camera moves
How to refine timing and visual clarity for professional results
How to create motion that supports the message, not distracts from it
How to polish your video with sound, color, and text animation
How to avoid the most common beginner mistakes in SaaS animation
Why You Should Take This Class:
After Effects is a huge software, and SaaS projects can feel overwhelming. This class
gives you a starting point and a mental framework you can reuse in real client projects.
Instead of copying random effects, you will learn how to make intentional motion design
decisions that actually work for SaaS products. If you want to build confidence and stop
feeling stuck at the beginning of projects, this class is for you.
Who this class is for:
This class is designed for motion designers who already have basic experience with Adobe
After Effects. You should be comfortable with the interface, keyframes, and simple
animations. This class is not intended for total beginners who are completely new to After
Effects.
By the end of the class, you’ll have a clear workflow for building SaaS explainer videos
and the confidence to create more polished, professional animations for client work or
your portfolio.
Project Instructions
In this class, we create a full SaaS explainer video together, step by step, from start to
finish. Your class project is to complete the same SaaS explainer video shown in the
lessons, following the exact workflow taught in the course.
The goal is to finish the class with a complete, professional SaaS explainer video that
you can confidently use in your portfolio or showreel. By the end of the class, you will
have:
A full SaaS explainer video created during the course
Prepared UI assets (Figma → Illustrator → After Effects)
Organized After Effects scenes for a clean workflow
Animated UI demos, product flows, and transitions
Cursor interactions, camera moves, and layered UI scenes
A finished video ready for your portfolio
Project Steps
Download the class resources:
Click here to download the main folder for the course
Follow the lessons and build the SaaS explainer video step by step
Animate each section using the workflow shown in the class
Polish timing, transitions, and clarity
Export the final video
You are welcome to customize colors, text, or layout, but the main goal is to finish the
full video created in the course. You can upload the final SaaS explainer video you
completed during the class, or a short clip from the final video if the file is too large.
Pick the scene you think you animated best.