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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 layer animations.
  • Control multiple layers with null objects.
  • Animate colors using rotation properties.

Level: Advanced

Skills you'll gain:

After Effects, Animation, Layering, Parenting

Key Insights

  • Use the P Whip to link layers effectively.
  • Enable 3D for null objects to control 3D layers.
  • Adjust keyframes to synchronize animations across layers.
  • Draft 3D helps preview animations quickly.
  • Parenting determines the relationship between layers.
  • Hue rotation can be linked to Z rotation.
  • Organize layers for better animation management.
  • Copy and paste keyframes to maintain timing.
  • Experiment with timing for dynamic animations.