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Ian Robinson

A seasoned motion graphics designer, educator, and creative director.

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Interactive Animations

Work with the Pick Whip and Parenting functions to make more complex, interactive animations.

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Learning Outcomes:

  • Utilize parenting for efficient animations
  • Animate multiple layers with null objects
  • Control properties using pick whip

Level: Advanced

Skills you'll gain:

After Effects, Animation, 3D, Parenting

Key Insights

  • Use parenting to create interactivity between layers.
  • Implement null objects for easier 3D layer control.
  • Adjust rotation keyframes for smoother animations.
  • Enable 3D for layers to enhance visual effects.
  • Use pick whip to link properties effectively.
  • Draft 3D speeds up preview rendering.
  • Manage keyframes to synchronize animations.
  • Control color changes with rotation properties.