GEOlayers 3 Masterclass – Gfxfather

If you’ve ever needed to create animated map visuals for video production, broadcast graphics, data visualization, or motion design — and found the process frustratingly complicated — GEOlayers 3 is the tool that changes that. And this masterclass is the most structured way to learn it properly.

What GEOlayers 3 is

GEOlayers 3 is a powerful After Effects plugin for creating animated, data-driven map visuals directly within your existing motion design workflow. It connects to real geographic data, allows you to visualize locations and routes with precision, and produces the kind of polished map animations you see in broadcast news, documentaries, and professional data visualizations — without needing GIS expertise or external mapping software.

The Gfxfather GEOlayers 3 Masterclass is a complete, structured curriculum for mastering the plugin from the ground up — covering the interface, the core workflow, and the advanced functionality that makes GEOlayers genuinely powerful in professional production environments.

What the course covers:

Introduction to the Interface A thorough orientation to GEOlayers 3 — understanding the plugin’s layout, tools, and workflow before building anything. Getting comfortable with the interface early makes everything that follows significantly more efficient.

Exploring MapTiler’s Interface and Features GEOlayers 3 works with MapTiler for map tile sourcing — understanding how this integration works and what MapTiler’s features offer gives you full control over the visual style and geographic accuracy of your maps. Optional extended content covers MapTiler’s capabilities in additional depth for those who want to go further.

Creating Your First Map in 30 Minutes A fast-start practical session designed to get you producing a finished map quickly — building confidence through early completion rather than spending hours in theory before touching the tools.

Step-by-Step Complete Map Creation Workflow The core of the curriculum — a complete walkthrough of the full GEOlayers production process:

Creating a Mapcomp — the foundational map composition that everything else builds on. Sourcing data — how to bring geographic data into your project accurately and efficiently. Drawing features — adding the visual elements that define your map’s content. Adding labels — text and annotation that communicates clearly without cluttering the visual. Animating your map — the motion design layer that brings maps to life for video and broadcast use. Adding final touches — the refinements that elevate a functional map to a polished, professional deliverable.

Introduction to the Disputed Area Dataset A dedicated section on handling geographically sensitive areas — important for anyone producing maps for international or broadcast contexts where geographic accuracy and political sensitivity matter.

Understanding and Configuring Mapcomps A deep dive into Mapcomp functionality — the structural foundation of GEOlayers projects. Covers the full range of Mapcomp settings, how to use Controller Mapcomps for efficient project management, how to create and work with Mapcomp duplicates, and how to locate and manage license information within your projects.

Who this is for

The GEOlayers 3 Masterclass is built for motion designers, video editors, broadcast graphics professionals, and data visualization specialists who want to add high-quality animated map creation to their production capabilities.

No GIS background is required. If you’re comfortable working in After Effects, this course gives you everything you need to produce professional map animations efficiently — from your first project through to the advanced Mapcomp workflows that make complex map productions manageable.

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What you’ll learn:

• How to navigate the GEOlayers 3 interface and integrate MapTiler for map sourcing
• The complete map creation workflow — from data sourcing to animation and final polish
• How to configure and manage Mapcomps for efficient, scalable map projects
• How to handle disputed area datasets for international and broadcast-ready maps
• How to create professional animated map visuals in After Effects in under 30 minutes

Module	Size
01. Hello There	98.8 MB
02. QuickStart Guide – Make a Map in 30 Minutes	1.06 GB
03. Create Mapcomps	658.4 MB
04. Map Features	546.1 MB
05. Draw Features	415.6 MB
06. Label Features	574.8 MB
07. Animate!	669.8 MB
08. Map Design and Layout	1.47 GB
09. Project Breakdowns	4.96 GB
10. Best Practices	784.1 MB
Boon Love Video	4.8 MB
Thank You PDF	78 KB

Who it’s for: Motion designers, video editors, and broadcast graphics professionals who want to create polished animated map visuals directly within After Effects.

Key benefits: Complete structured curriculum, fast-start 30-minute map project, advanced Mapcomp training, real geographic data integration, and professional production workflows for broadcast and video.

Ready to add professional map animation to your motion design toolkit? This masterclass covers everything you need.

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