A motion path is essentially the trajectory between two keyframes. Motion paths have a very similar anatomy to a path in Illustrator – more than one point in space connected by a line. Those of you that are familiar and confident with the bezier tool in Illustrator will find it interesting that you can use […]
Shape layers are a tricky but very powerful tool in After Effects. They are particularly good for artists that are comfortable with vector work. Shape layers have many properties that can be animated, the transform properties, stroke/fill, and also the vectors themselves. In the following series of videos, I take you through some of the […]
Kinetic type essentially means animated typography. Animated typography can help to tell a story. The following are excellent examples of productions that use moving typography to visually bring to life a passage of audio. They convey meaning, evoke emotion, and direct the viewer’s attention by transforming, moving and revealing words and letters over time. https://vimeo.com/24715531 […]
Motions graphics projects are a lot of work for producers and expensive for clients. It is very important that all stakeholders in a project are clear about the production process and final outcomes. A pre-visualisation process helps to communicate a clear direction to the production team. This will ensure everyone is working in the right […]
Let’s take a look at using masks and track mattes for time-based compositing, animation, and motion design. These tools are pivotal for both compositing and motion design. They bring flexible transparency to your compositions, allowing you to intertwine multiple animated layers over time. Using blend modes in After Effects Blend modes in After Effects are […]
