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Motion: Principles of Motion Graphics

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Overview

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Learn about the core concepts and techniques used to create compelling animations and transitions in Apple Motion.

Syllabus

Introduction
  • Thoughts on learning Motion
1. Understanding Motion Graphics
  • Motion graphic breakdown
  • Creative process: File organization
  • Creative process: Motion graphics
  • Get started in Motion
2. Exploring Typography
  • Intro to typography
  • Choose wisely: Typefaces
  • Creating and animating type
3. Creating a Color Palette
  • Intro to color theory
  • Creating palettes in Motion
  • Methods of applying colors
4. Creating Shapes and Composition
  • Importing layered Photoshop documents
  • Add shapes for stronger composition
  • Understanding the Library
5. Using Textures for Depth and Emotion
  • Generating abstract textures
  • Making abstract textures loopable
  • Animating graphic style backgrounds
  • Create depth with particles
  • Add symmetry with filters
  • Blending to texture layers
6. Animation Techniques
  • Precise animation with keyframes
  • Custom speeds with the Keyframe Editor
  • Bounce and overshoot with behaviors
  • Complex animation with simulations
7. Transitions
  • Drawing custom shapes for animation
  • Animated details with stylized shapes
  • Dynamic transitions with Replicators
  • Dynamic transitions with particles
  • Positioning layers in 3D space
  • Build animated camera transitions
Conclusion
  • Next steps

Taught by

Ian Robinson

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