Advanced Easings: Motion Graphs from Ground Up

Unlock the Secrets to Captivating Animation with Motion Graphs

What truly elevates animation from good to great? It's not just about visuals – textures, colors, or sound design. The key lies in easing, the way objects move and interact. Does your animation feel alive, responsive, and connected to its environment? These qualities are all achieved through skillful manipulation of motion graphs.

While you can utilize pre-made easing templates, true mastery comes from understanding and controlling motion graphs yourself. A solid grasp of motion graphs is essential to avoid that feeling of something missing – the element that can make or break any animation.

In this course, you'll develop fluency with motion graphs, enabling you to translate your mental visions into dynamic on-screen motion. We'll start with the fundamental principles outside of After Effects, exploring the underlying math of motion graphs.

Then, we'll delve into the two core types of graphs offered within After Effects: Speed Graphs and Value Graphs. You'll learn their relationship and gain practical experience determining which graph is best suited for different animation scenarios.

The course includes two projects to solidify your understanding. You'll submit the final project to Skillshare.

Ready to take control of motion and create truly compelling animations? Let's begin!

Key Topics Covered:

• Motion Graphs: The foundation of dynamic animation.
• Easing Techniques: Bring life and realism to object movement.
• Speed Graphs: Control the velocity of motion.
• Value Graphs: Manipulate opacity, scale, and other properties.
• After Effects Motion: Practical application of motion graphs within the software.
• Animation Principles: Apply motion graphs to enhance storytelling.