From Blank Canvas
to Broadcast

Watch a 17-year NFL, ESPN, and Super Bowl veteran build a complete sports motion graphic in real-time — and walk away with a reusable template system you can adapt for any player, any sport.

A quick welcome from C.M. — and a first look at exactly what you’ll build
Start Building. Stop Freezing. — $57 →
One-time purchase · Instant access · Project files included · 30-day guarantee
2+
Hours of training
17
Years pro experience
$57
One-time access
My Work Has Aired On
NFL
ESPN
MLB
Prime Video Thursday Night Football
Fox Sports
Bally Sports
★★★★★
“Taking the Sports Motion Graphics Masterclass opened up creativity in my work that I didn’t know I had. Skills I learned helped me produce work that was featured on ESPN. C.M.’s class is a no-brainer.”
Jake Garcia
Jake Garcia
4x Emmy Nominated Editor & Producer
Fox Sports & Omaha Productions
★★★★★
“I was honestly blown away. C.M. has a knack of making things easy to understand. He talks through the fundamentals of design principles — not just showing you how to do something but WHY we do it.”
Steve Thompson
Steve Thompson
Editor
Sky Sports & Arsenal FC
Sound Familiar?

You Know the Tools.
So Why Can’t You Build?

You’ve watched the tutorials. You’ve learned track mattes, expressions, camera moves. You’ve collected the pieces.

But when you sit down to build something from scratch — something that actually looks like what you see on NFL Network or ESPN — you freeze.

You open After Effects. Blank composition. 1920×1080. Cursor blinking.

You can SEE the graphic in your head. You can FEEL the energy you want.

But you stare at 400 effects and 12 panels... and you have no idea where to start.

So you close the laptop. Tomorrow you’ll figure it out.

It always waits.

“I have an idea of all the puzzle pieces. I know what the final puzzle should look like. But just piecing it together — that’s what my main frustration is.”
“I know my way around the kitchen — the stove, the appliances, the pots and pans. But getting to actually cook something — putting all the ingredients together — that’s where the challenge is.”

This is the gap tutorials don’t fill. Tutorials teach you effects. They give you more puzzle pieces.

They don’t teach you how to THINK.

Built Step by Step

One Complete Build.
Every Decision Explained.

You won’t just watch — you’ll build it. Here’s the Luka Dončić graphic coming together, one stage at a time.

Workshop build step 1
Step 01
Workshop build step 2
Step 02
Workshop build step 3
Step 03
Workshop build step 4
Step 04
The finished Luka Doncic motion graphic in motion
The finished graphic in motion — and the reusable template system behind it.
The actual After Effects project open in the app
The actual After Effects project — yours to download and reverse-engineer, layer for layer.
The Workshop

Here’s Exactly What You Get

This isn’t another tutorial on one effect. It’s the complete process — start to finish — for building a broadcast-quality sports graphic from scratch. The same style you see on NFL Network, ESPN, and NBA broadcasts.

01
Inspiration + Design
Where to find broadcast-quality inspiration. How to analyze reference frames. Design principles: rule of thirds, repetition, balance, typography, monochromatic color. Building the complete design inside After Effects. (~50 min)
02
Animation + 3D World
The two laws of animation (time and spacing). Primary vs. secondary layer system. Value graph mastery. Building a 3D environment. Camera rig setup. Cinematic reveals. Compositing with fog and particles. (~60 min)
03
Templates + Expressions
Turning your project into a reusable template. Dropdown menus with expressions. Arrays for player names, numbers, colors. Swap players in seconds — build once, use forever. (~35 min)
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Everything Included
Project files from my actual build · Reusable template system for any player, any sport · Lifetime access · 30-day money-back guarantee
Your Instructor
C.M. de la Vega
C.M. de la Vega
Motion Designer · 17+ Years Professional Experience
I’m also self-taught. I didn’t go to design school or film school. I started at 28, broke, living with my parents in Miami. It took me nearly 10 years of Googling, guessing, and failing before things finally clicked. I built this workshop because I wish someone had shown me the complete process when I was starting out. For the last 17 years I’ve worked on motion graphics for the biggest names in sports broadcast — including six Super Bowls, six seasons of NFL Network Thursday Night Football, two ESPN 30 for 30 documentaries, and Amazon Prime Sports. I don’t want it to take you 10 years.
ESPN NFL Network Amazon Prime Sports Fox Sports 6x Super Bowl ESPN 30 for 30 Major League Baseball
Is This For You?

Built For You If…

You freeze at a blank canvas
You know After Effects but hit a wall when building from scratch. You need to see the complete process, not just another effect tutorial.
You want broadcast-quality work
You’ve watched tutorials but your work doesn’t look like what you see on ESPN or NFL Network. You need to understand the decisions, not just the clicks.
You need a real portfolio piece
You want something that proves you can do this work — not a tweaked template, but something you built from scratch yourself.
You’re breaking into sports
You’re a creative who wants to work in sports media and needs to level up your motion graphics to get there.
This is NOT for you if…
You’ve never opened After Effects
Start with the free AE Crash Course first.
You want a full curriculum
The Masterclass is the complete 10-module system. This is one complete project — the first step.
You’re already a senior broadcast artist
If you’re already working at this level professionally, this workshop may cover ground you know.
The Result

Where You Go From Here

Before
After
Staring at a blank canvas, frozen
Opening After Effects with a clear process
Collecting tutorials, never finishing anything
Building complete projects from scratch
Tweaking templates, hitting a ceiling
Creating your own reusable templates
Wondering “how do they make it look like that?”
Understanding the WHY behind every decision
Feeling like an imposter under deadline pressure
Executing with confidence
More from students

Real People. Real Results.

★★★★★
“Over and over again I found myself having lightbulb moments of inspiration and realization of ways to do things that I’ve been trying to figure out forever. I feel like I’ve learned the cheat codes. Best investment I’ve made this year!”
Domenique Black
Domenique Black
Crew Member
Carolina Hurricanes
★★★★★
“The concept seems so simple, but it would take me light years to figure that out for myself without your vision and insight.”
Discord Community
Discord Community
Workshop Student
cmdelavega.com

Note: These testimonials are from C.M.’s Masterclass — the complete system. This workshop is built on the same foundation and teaching style.

The Investment

Get The Workshop
For Just $57

Design school tuition
$50k–$100k
Private coaching with a broadcast pro
$200+ / hr
Figuring it out yourself
10 years
From Blank Canvas to Broadcast
$57
One-time payment · Instant access · Yours forever
✓ Less than one freelance gig
✓ Less than most plugins you’ll use once
✓ Pays back every time you open After Effects
Start Building. Stop Freezing. — $57 →
30-Day Money-Back Guarantee · No Risk
Risk-Free
30-Day Money-Back Guarantee

Watch the workshop. Download the project files. Build along with me.

If you’re not satisfied for any reason, email me within 30 days and I’ll refund every penny. No questions asked.

My name and reputation are on the line. I’ve spent 17 years building credibility in this industry. You have nothing to lose.

FAQ

Everything You Need to Know

Do I need to know After Effects already?
Yes — this workshop assumes a basic foundation in After Effects. If you’re brand new, start with the free AE Crash Course and my YouTube tutorials first.
What version of After Effects do I need?
After Effects 2023 or later is recommended. Some features (like font animation) require After Effects 2024+.
Do I need expensive plugins?
No. Everything uses native After Effects tools. I do use two optional plugins — Deep Glow (paid) and Quick Chromatic Aberration 3 (free) — for polish, but they’re not required to complete the build.
Is this the same as your Masterclass?
No. The Masterclass is my complete 10-module system covering everything from stadium graphics to sports VFX, plus live Q&A, community access, and direct feedback. This workshop is one complete project — a taste of how I work. Think of it as the first step.
How long do I have access?
Lifetime. Watch it once, watch it ten times, come back in two years. It’s yours forever.
Are project files included?
Yes. You’ll get my actual After Effects project file so you can open it, study it, and reverse-engineer everything.
Can I use what I build for my portfolio?
Absolutely. That’s the point. Build it, customize it for your favorite player or team, and add it to your reel.
What if it’s not for me?
No problem. You have 30 days to watch the workshop and decide. If it’s not a fit, email me and I’ll refund you in full. No questions asked.
The Blank Canvas
Is Waiting.

You’ve collected the tutorials. You’ve learned the pieces. Now it’s time to see how they fit.

No more freezing. No more guessing. No more “I’ll figure it out tomorrow.”

Start Building. Stop Freezing. — $57 →
Project Files · Lifetime Access · 30-Day Guarantee

P.S. — I spent nearly 10 years figuring this out the hard way. Googling. Guessing. Failing under deadline pressure. I built this workshop because I wish someone had shown me the complete process when I was starting out. This is that. Get The Workshop →

P.P.S. — Remember what Domenique said: “I feel like I’ve learned the cheat codes to develop myself more in my sports production career. Best investment I’ve made this year!” That’s what’s waiting on the other side. Get The Workshop →

Remember… Life is a gift. Make it count!
— C.M. de la Vega

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