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Shape layers tutorials

April 13, 2015 animishmish

Great resources for beautiful tutorials ( you should sign-up for free):

https://mattrunks.com/en/tutorials

Stop motion text effect:

Inspiration, Uncategorized

Basic shapes animation – more inspiration

February 23, 2015 animishmish

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KWSkX_az_dg&feature=youtu.be

Class Notes, Uncategorized

Lesson 3 – Keyframe Types

February 23, 2015 animishmish

Precomping in After effects:

EASE IN /EASE OUT / EASE-EASE

Temporal keyframes & Spacial keyframes

Roving Keyframes:

http://greyscalegorilla.com/blog/tutorials/guide-to-keyframes-in-after-effects/

Copy – Paste Keyframes:

Orient to Path ( ’11:20 ):

Roller coaster animation:

Keyframing tutorials:

http://cgi.tutsplus.com/tutorials/keyframing-tips-for-adding-weight-to-basic-shapes–ae-23969

Basic training:

http://cgi.tutsplus.com/tutorials/after-effects-for-beginners-effects-animation–ae-206

Class Notes

Week #02 Class Notes

February 9, 2015 animishmish

Project organization

When media is imported into After Effects, it does not become part of the AE file but rather “links” to the AE file from its location on the hard-drive. It is very important to maintain a consistent folder structure for every project, or you will lose the links to your imported assets.
Create an organized folder structure for each project you work on.
Never re-name or move your folders and imported assets.

Basic Interface: Project, Compositions, Timeline, Preview and Tools

To close a window, highlight it by clicking inside it (make sure you see a yellow outline around the window you selected) and click the “x” symbol in the upper right corner.
To open a window, select it from “Windows” in the main AE menu bar (top of screen).

Composition settings

When beginning a new project, be aware of your final output requirements (web, broadcast, projection, etc).
Some important specs to be aware of are: resolution, pixel aspect ratio, frame rate, duration
In this class, your composition settings will be:
- HDV/HDTV 1080 29.97 fps Progressive
- resolution: 1920 x 1080
- pixel aspect ration: square pixels
- frame rate: 29.97 frames per second
- Progressive (non-interlaced)
Zoom in/out of Composition Window: Cmnd & + or –

Importing media: still images, video, audio

option 1: File > Import > File
option 2: Right-click in the Project window; Import > File
option 3: Select Project window; Cmnd & i

Working with layers on a timeline

To bring images, videos and audio files from the project window into the composition:
- click-drag an asset from the project window and drop it into the composition window (this will give you the option of positioning the asset using the mouse)
- click-drag an asset from the project window and drop it into theleft side of the timeline (the asset will appear in the center of the composition and at the beginning of the timeline)
- click-drag an asset from the project window and drop it into theright side of the timeline (the asset will appear at the center of the composition but will give you an option of choosing the desired place on the timeline using the mouse)
duplicating a layer: select layer; Cmnd & D
copying a layer: select layer; Cmnd & C
pasting a layer: select layer; Cmnd & V
zoom in/out of the timeline: + or –

Preview

To preview your animation, always use RAM Preview: first button on the right side that looks like an arrow with three lines behind it or 0 on the numeric pad. Only RAM Preview allows you to view your animation in real-time.
Never use the simple Play button: third button from the left or spacebar. Your playback will not be in real-time and you will not hear sound.
Be aware of your sound settings in the preview window: if you can’t hear audio during playback, check to see if your sound icon is turned off.
Make sure you are using the desired playback mode: second button from the right. There are three different options for playback: beginning to end once; beginning to end loop; beginning to end then end to beginning (playing backwards).

Transform properties

anchor point (a)
position (p)
scale (s)
rotation (r)
opacity (t)

Using audio waveforms as a rhythm guide

Use the waveform of an audio file to help you find rhythm cues for animation timing
Thinner parts of the waveform represent a lull in the sound while high peaks usually indicate a beat
To access the waveform open the sound layer (by clicking on the arrow symbol to the left of the layer name); open Audio; open Waveform; roll over the thin grey line below the waveform and pull down to expand the waveform size.

Solid layers:

Solid layers are a powerful tool. They are vector based, and can be scaled beyond 100% without pixelation issues. Using AE native elements saves you from having to deal with file-linking issues.
To create a solid layer in After Effects, go to Layer > New > Solid
To modify the solid layer you created, select it and go to Layer > Solid Settings

Assignment #01, Assignments

GIF ANIMATION || Assignment week 01

January 26, 2015 animishmish

WEEK 1: August 24

Assignment 01 – GIF Animation

Create one animated GIF

Duration: 5 Seconds

Assignment theme : “Surprise“.

Due: Session 02 ( 08/31/15)

Sketch your ideas before you open After Effects. Use the footage we collected in class together with footage you wish to use and create a surprising GIF Animation. Think about compositions, timing, transitions and loops.

You can add text to the GIF.

Please Email me your assignments before class.

– Watch this introduction to After Effects tutorial

https://helpx.adobe.com/after-effects/how-to/aftereffects-create-first-project-cc.html?set=after-effects–get-started–essential-beginners

– And this GIF Animation tutorial: