Basics in After Effects and either Premiere or Screen Studio Understanding of timing, easing, and visual hierarchy in motion A simple storyboard process and tidy file habits Portfolio link with at least one motion piece you are proud of Reel on Behance, Dribbble, personal site, LottieFiles, or shared link Curiosity to try gen AI for storyboards, text-to-video shots, cut-downs, and clean plates Clear communication and on-time delivery