Advanced Animation for Typographic Compositions
Animating letters that adapt to a space
A course by Holke 79 , Graphic Designer
Joined June 2015
About the video: Animating letters that adapt to a space
Overview
“We will see how to plan this type of animation by analyzing a real reference to the work of animator Kenny Brandenberger for Grilly and Samsonite. After analyzing and understanding the strategy on which this type of animation is based, I will do a step by step with the word adaptive as a base.”
In this video lesson Holke 79 addresses the topic: Animating letters that adapt to a space, which is part of the Domestika online course: Advanced Animation for Typographic Compositions. Learn professional techniques to animate your creations with After Effects and Cinema 4D.
Partial transcription of the video
“Next. we will examine the work of the talented animator Kenny Brandenberger to gain insight into animating letters that fit within a designated space. Let's explore his techniques and see how he achieves this. We're planning to undertake a project similar to the one described. wherein certain elements will grow while others shrink. This elastic animation requires characters to coexist and move in harmony or animate components simultaneously. To achieve this effectively. it can be beneficial to examine existing examples of such work. Let's delve into analyzing some real-world applications no...”
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Course summary for: Advanced Animation for Typographic Compositions
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Category
3D & Animation, Calligraphy & Typography -
Software
Adobe After Effects, Cinema 4D -
Areas
Animation, Kinetic Typography, Typography

Holke 79
A course by Holke 79
Borja is a graphic designer specialized in motion graphics from San Sebastián, Spain. He studied journalism at the University of San Pablo in Madrid, but he soon discovered that his passion was in graphic design. After taking courses in design and animation, he began to work as a broadcast designer for TV networks like Canal+, creating motion graphics for sports matches like El Clásico (Real Madrid versus FC Barcelona) and Copa América.
He worked as a senior motion designer for Saffron Brand Consultants in Madrid, where he helped brands build their visual identity through animation. In 2019, after over a decade of working in motion design, Borja started his own motion graphic design company, Holke 79. Some of his projects include online campaigns for Converse, Aerosmith’s Last Vegas residency, an official lyrics video for Green Day, and a number of animated graphics for TV shows.
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