Designing with Animation In Mind
Create an animated logo from an imported Illustrator design, then apply a variety of techniques to create a complete motion graphic within After Effects.
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Learning Outcomes:
- Understand design structure for After Effects projects.
- Animate layers effectively using keyframes.
- Import and manage assets from Photoshop and Illustrator.
Level: Beginner
Skills you'll gain:
After Effects, Animation, Keyframes, Layer Management
Key Insights
- Use RGB color mode for After Effects projects.
- Design with flexibility to accommodate animation changes.
- Import Photoshop layers as After Effects layers.
- Utilize pre-composing for better layer management.
- Apply easy ease to smooth keyframe animations.
- Adjust composition settings for optimal output.
- Use parenting to link layers for synchronized movement.
- Optimize performance by adjusting preview settings.
- Utilize masks and effects for creative reveals.
- Experiment with timing and offsets for dynamic animations.
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