Working in the motion graphics industry part 7
Learn the meaning behind standard compositing techniques such as lighting, color, scale, and perspective, working in 3D space, rotoscoping, and more.
Learning Outcomes:
- Demonstrate standard compositing techniques in After Effects.
- Apply lighting and color to enhance scenes.
- Utilize masking for effective visual storytelling.
Level: Intermediate
Skills you'll gain:
After Effects, Compositing, Rotoscoping, Masking
Key Insights
- Lighting sets the mood and represents natural properties.
- Colors can guide viewer attention and convey emotions.
- Scale defines object size; perspective depicts 3D on 2D.
- 3D animation creates the illusion of movement in flat media.
- Rotoscoping involves tracing footage for realistic animations.
- Masking makes parts of layers invisible for creative effects.
- Blending modes determine how layers interact visually.
- Match moving integrates graphics into live action footage accurately.
- Tracking is essential for achieving correct motion in match moving.
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