Minimalist 2D Animation: Transform Text into Images
Textures, Adjustments and Exports 1
A course by Cyril Calgaro , Art Director and 2D Animator
About the video: Textures, Adjustments and Exports 1
Overview
“In this lesson, I'll show you how to finalize the animation by adding textures and grain to have a less digital and warmer look. The graininess will smooth out the gradients, which is important for export. I will then tidy up the different elements of the folder before moving on to the textures.”
In this video lesson Cyril Calgaro addresses the topic: Textures, Adjustments and Exports 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
“Textures, adjustments and exports In this lesson, we will add textures and add grain. Personally, I add grain to have a slightly less digital side. And the texture, which will be in motion, is going to bring something more artisanal to animation. We did the hard part of the animation, we will make the final adjustments. I will show you how we can add planets and above all, we will, in fact, add grain and a little animated texture on our final animation. Afterwards, you are free to choose the type of grain and the type of animation you want. There, I will make an effect layer directly in the...”
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Course summary for: Minimalist 2D Animation: Transform Text into Images
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Category
3D & Animation -
Software
Adobe After Effects, Adobe Illustrator -
Areas
2D Animation, Animation, Motion Graphics

Cyril Calgaro
A course by Cyril Calgaro
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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