Minimalist 2D Animation: Transform Text into Images

Mood Board 1

A course by Cyril Calgaro , Art Director and 2D Animator

Art Director and 2D Animator. Lyon, France.
Joined July 2021
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About the video: Mood Board 1

Overview

“The first stage of the project will be to define the theme of exploration and the general atmosphere. For this, you will have to take into account your sources (the files sent by the client) and create a mood board that contains the colorful universe of the project. This is what I will show you in this lesson. In my case, I will work with the Domestika logo. So I'll start by analyzing the brief that was sent to me.”

In this video lesson Cyril Calgaro addresses the topic: Mood Board 1, which is part of the Domestika online course: Minimalist 2D Animation: Transform Text into Images. Transform any sentence into a captivating minimalist 2D animation using After Effects and Illustrator.

Partial transcription of the video

“Mood board In this lesson, we will define the theme of exploration. I chose to start with the Domestika logo, a circle, to take the text from the site and translate it into images, then into minimalist animation. I chose this approach, because I think that if you arrive, with simple circles, squares or geometric shapes in general, to give life and tell a story, then you can animate anything you want. When I start a project like this, I ask the customer to provide me with the necessary parts, all the elements that will be used to create the project from A to Z. Once I have all the elements, ...”

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Course summary for: Minimalist 2D Animation: Transform Text into Images

  • Level: Beginner
  • 100% positive reviews (27)
  • 772 students
  • 4 units
  • 36 lessons (9h 42m)
  • 5 downloads
  • Category

    3D & Animation
  • Software

    Adobe After Effects, Adobe Illustrator
  • Areas

    2D Animation, Animation, Motion Graphics

Cyril Calgaro

Cyril Calgaro
A course by Cyril Calgaro

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Art Director and 2D Animator

Cyril Calgaro has been passionate about 2D animation for many years. After studying graphic design, he taught himself the ropes, went freelance, and quickly found success. Currently based in Lyon, he sees his creations as a means of expression that brightens up his day-to-day life.

He has worked on many projects throughout his career: advertising campaigns, documentaries, credits, and event projects. His clients include Arte, Club Med, the Paul Bocuse Institute, and the Lyon hospitals.


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Minimalist 2D Animation: Transform Text into Images

A course by Cyril Calgaro
Art Director and 2D Animator. Lyon, France.
Joined July 2021
  • 100% positive reviews (27)
  • 772 students