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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.
  • Animate multiple layers using null objects.
  • Control color changes with rotation properties.

Level: Advanced

Skills you'll gain:

After Effects, Animation, Layering, Keyframing

Key Insights

  • Use parenting to create interactivity between layers.
  • Implement null objects for simplified 3D animations.
  • Adjust keyframes to synchronize layer movements.
  • Enable 3D for layers to enhance animation depth.
  • Utilize the pick whip for linking properties.
  • Control color properties with rotation for dynamic effects.
  • Draft 3D mode speeds up preview rendering.
  • Organize layers effectively for better workflow.
  • Experiment with keyframe timing for smoother transitions.