Basics: Introduction to After Effects
Course 3: Creating Movement and Change: Expressions
By Evan Abrams , Motion Graphics Designer and Visual Effects Artist
About the video: Expressions
Overview
“Since animation is just a change of properties over time, you can use code to drive the animations. After Effects uses Javascript to link and manipulate the values of properties. You can create automated movements based on math with a few lines of code. This is a more advanced part of the program, but early exposure to the possibilities will significantly improve your work in this app. ”
In this video lesson Evan Abrams addresses the topic: Expressions, which is part of the Domestika online course: Course 3: Creating Movement and Change. Explore advanced techniques in After Effects to elevate your motion graphics. Learn about keyframes, motion paths, and the graph editor to create dynamic animations with precision and creativity..
Partial transcription of the video
“Now we're branching beyond the basics to give you a little taste of expressions. Expressions are pieces of code, JavaScript specifically, that allow us to automate and connect properties in After Effects. If you recall the first unit of this course, we said all motion is just change of values over time. Expressions are just another way to control the change of those values. Let's get back into After Effects and get into it. So we're here in After Effects, and before we get too far down the road with expressions, I wanna go into our project settings. So we're gonna access our project setting...”
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Course summary for: Course 3: Creating Movement and Change
Evan Abrams
By Evan Abrams
Evan Abrams is a prominent motion graphics designer and visual effects artist with a solid track record in the industry. He has collaborated with well-known brands and worked on creating impactful visual content for renowned companies.
His passion for design and animation has led him to specialize in Adobe After Effects, a software he considers his main tool for bringing creative ideas to life. With a broad vision and an innovative approach, Evan is dedicated to sharing his knowledge and experience with those who wish to explore the world of motion graphics.
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