Animation Principles: The secret sauce to master motion design

Ever admired captivating animation online and wished you could achieve that level of polish? This course unveils the secrets to creating compelling animation, focusing on the principles behind truly engaging "OH GOSH" moments. Learn how to apply these fundamental animation principles, applicable across all animation software, within Adobe After Effects.

This class is structured in two parts:

Part 1: Mastering Animation Principles

• Core Principles Explained: Dive deep into the essential principles of animation, including:
  • Timing and Spacing: Understand how timing and spacing create weight, impact, and personality in your animations.
  • Value Graph: Learn to manipulate value graphs for dynamic and expressive animations.
  • Speed Graph: Discover how to use speed graphs to control the acceleration and deceleration of movement.
  • Oscillation: Explore the power of oscillation to add life and realism to your animations.
  • Anticipation & Overshooting: Master anticipation and overshooting techniques for more believable and engaging movements.
  • Bounce: Learn the nuances of creating realistic bounces.
  • Follow Through & Squash and Stretch: Understand and apply these classic animation techniques to enhance realism and visual appeal.
  • Secondary Animation: Add subtle details to your animations for a more polished and lifelike feel.
• Practical Exercises: Reinforce your understanding with hands-on exercises at the end of each lesson.

Part 2: Project-Based Workflow in After Effects

• Complex Animation Breakdown: Witness a real-world animation project unfold, learning how to approach and tackle complex animation challenges.
• Workflow Management: Discover effective strategies for organizing your animation workflow for efficiency and clarity.
• After Effects Fundamentals: Review essential After Effects techniques, including:
  • After Effects Basics: A refresher on the core functionalities of the software.
  • Parenting: Learn how to use parenting to create complex hierarchical animations.
  • Matts: Master the use of mattes for advanced compositing and effects.
  • Null Objects: Utilize null objects for control and organization within your projects.

Who is this course for?

This class is designed for animators who already have a basic understanding of After Effects and are looking to elevate their skills. You should be comfortable navigating the After Effects interface and creating simple animations. Ready to create animations that truly wow? Let's get started!