o Adobe After Effects is a 2.5D animation software used for creating animation, visual effects, and motion picture compositing.
oIt is used in the production of films, TV shows, and web videos.
o This software is utilized in the post-production phase and offers hundreds of effects to manipulate imagery, allowing for the combination of video and image layers into the same scene.
Motion Graphics Animation
Approach
o After Effects uses a different approach to create movement.
o Motion graphics animation involves manipulating vector and rasterized art to create and tell a story.
o Physical-based media, such as photographs and videography, can also be integrated.
Transforming Images
o The process involves transforming still images (graphic elements and photography) into moving images.
o Photoshop serves as a platform for compositing layers.
o All layers should be arranged and renamed appropriately for organization and ease of animation in After Effects.
Pre-Compositing in Adobe After Effects
Fig.1.0 Compositing Layers in After Effects
Animating Layers
o After Effects is a digital visual effects, motion graphics, and compositing application.
o It allows the import of various elements such as images, videos, vectors, and more.
o Layer elements must be organized and synchronized with external software platforms like Photoshop and Illustrator.
o After Effects files do not embed media but link to it.
Tutorial :
Demonstration video
1. AFTER EFFECT LIVE DEMO during Tutorial class.
2. Advanced keyframes (attachment video)
Practical
W10 PRACTICAL: AFTER EFFECTS EXERCISE
We will use the composition provided to complete an animation exercise using Adobe After Effects.
To complete
1. Download the PSD composition below:
2. Import the W10_ANIMATE.psd into Adobe After Effects.
3. Create a composition setting 1080 px (Width) x 1920 px (Height), Duration 15 second
4. Create a keyframe animation to the layers using Position (P), Scale (S) & Masking path.
5. Render output: Quicktime (.MOV) or .MP4
6. Upload your exercise into your Youtube Channel.
7. Update your progress and video to your E-Portfolio blog.
8. Attach your E-Portfolio link on this Submission
Fig2.0 Process
Finally I added music to make it more harmonious.
Video: Final outcome of the After Effects Exercise
PROJECT 4: SELF-TITLED
1. Idea Development
1. Write a biography about yourself
INTRO
My name is Liu Yitong. I'm from China. I'm 18 years old. I am studying for a bachelor's degree in creative media.
PARAGRAPH 1
What is your passion?
As for my hobbies, I like painting and computer games. I'm also passionate about designing my own characters and creating worldviews and stories for them. This may be due to the fact that I have been exposed to artworks since childhood, and it is also the reason why I choose to study design.
PARAGRAPH 2
What’s motivate you to achieve your dream?
My dream is to become a game planner in the future, so that the characters in my mind and on paper can come to life in the game. This is a very satisfying thing for me. It is also my love for games and design that has always inspired me to accomplish this dream.
SUMMARY
How do you want to visualize your dream into an artwork?
It was a bit difficult, but I wanted to make the style of the artwork more technical, interactive like a game, and full of Vaporwave style.
2. Write a statement about your work
INTRO
My work will be based on the biography I wrote, and I will use the form of art to tell everyone about my favorite style and hobbies.
PARAGRAPH 1
What is the concept behind it?
Based on my love of games, I want to design my poster into something similar to a computer web page or something with a similar style, preferably with characters I designed.
PARAGRAPH 2
What is the message you want people to understand it?
I hope you can see my passion for games and my dream of designing independent games in the future.And I hope it will be an interesting piece that will interest everyone who sees it.
SUMMARY
What is your motto/ quote?
Per aspera ad astra.（It meansThrough suffering to the stars.From my favorite game.）
PART 1: IDEA DEVELOPMENT (WEEK 10)
1. Study and gather all related information about your topic.
MOOD BOARD (3 Poster reference)
POSTER 1
POSTER 2
POSTER 3
Feedback
Week10
You may proceed with Sketch #2.The more photographic elements that appear in the second sketch can better fit the subject.
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