After Effects CS5: Creating Motion Graphics

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Genre: Video Training

After Effects CS5: Creating Motion Graphics with Ian Robinson covers some of the core principles used to create motion graphics, breaking them down into smaller groups of applied techniques in After Effects. The course explores everything from gathering inspiration to integrating traditional typography, transitional elements, animated textures, color, and more into motion graphics. Instructions for building a toolkit with templates and a style guide for future projects are also included. Exercise files accompany the course.

Topics include:

Converting type from Photoshop and Illustrator

Creating shapes from text

Using markers in animation

Editing techniques for graphics

Using type presets

Animating type

Exploring color correction tools

Building animated textures

Creating custom vignettes

Understanding Lights and Material settings

Adding dynamic transitions

Rigging cameras for animation

Working efficiently in 3D space