If you're already into YouTube, animations, and tools, these courses will help you create professional content and even start freelancing.
📌 How to Learn These 5 Software in the Best Order
To make the most of your learning, here’s the best order to follow:
1️⃣ Adobe Photoshop (Start Here) 🎨
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Use for: Photo editing, thumbnails, social media posts, banners
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Learn: Layers, masking, color correction, retouching
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Practice: Design YouTube thumbnails, create a logo, edit images
👉 Time to master: ~2-3 weeks with practice
📌 Tip: After learning the basics, start creating YouTube thumbnails & social media designs.
2️⃣ Adobe Illustrator (Next Step) 🖌️
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Use for: Logo design, vector graphics, illustrations
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Learn: Pen tool, shapes, typography, gradients
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Practice: Design a simple logo, business card, or icon pack
👉 Time to master: ~2-4 weeks
📌 Tip: If you want to sell designs online, Illustrator is the best for logos & vector art.
3️⃣ Adobe InDesign (For Advanced Print & Layout) 📚
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Use for: Magazines, eBooks, brochures, PDF layouts
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Learn: Page layout, text formatting, master pages
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Practice: Create a portfolio, brochure, or resume design
👉 Time to master: ~2 weeks (if needed)
📌 Tip: Only focus on this if you want to design books, brochures, or printable designs.
4️⃣ Adobe Premiere Pro (For Video Editing) 🎬
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Use for: YouTube videos, professional editing, transitions
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Learn: Timeline editing, color grading, audio mixing
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Practice: Edit a YouTube video or create a cinematic montage
👉 Time to master: ~3-4 weeks
📌 Tip: Since you’re into YouTube & animations, this will help edit professional content.
5️⃣ Adobe After Effects (For Animations & VFX) 🚀
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Use for: Motion graphics, title animations, VFX, intros
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Learn: Keyframes, masking, text animation, effects
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Practice: Create an animated intro or lower third for YouTube
👉 Time to master: ~4-6 weeks (needs practice)
📌 Tip: This is super important for YouTube animations and green screen effects.
🚀 Final Plan for You
1️⃣ Learn Photoshop + Illustrator (for design skills)
2️⃣ Learn Premiere Pro + After Effects (for YouTube & animations)
3️⃣ Use InDesign only if needed
🎯 Your focus should be: Thumbnails, Animations, YouTube Editing, Logo Design, & Freelancing.
💰 How to Make Money After Learning
Once you complete these courses, you can:
✅ Create & sell thumbnails, logos, posters (Fiverr, Upwork)
✅ Offer YouTube video editing & animation services
✅ Sell templates (After Effects, Photoshop) on marketplaces
✅ Freelance for businesses needing social media designs
Do you need project ideas or help finding freelance work after completing your courses? 😊
