Microanimations in 2D with After Effects
Prepare your material to animate
A course by MODIK , Creative Studio Specializing in Motion Design and Art Direction
Joined October 2010
About the video: Prepare your material to animate
Overview
“In this lesson we will give you some tips before drawing our characters.”
In this video lesson MODIK addresses the topic: Prepare your material to animate, which is part of the Domestika online course: Microanimations in 2D with After Effects. Learn to design characters with Illustrator and Photoshop and animate their movements.
Partial transcription of the video
“In this lesson. i'll delve into several key aspects to ponder before illustrating your character. We'll dissect its anatomy. layer the design elements. and analyze its movement to ensure it's thoroughly prepared for animation. Let’s explore how these steps can enhance our creative process. Well. to start. i'm going to show you this file that we've already completed and illustrated with our character. so you can see a few things to keep in mind before you begin your drawings. The first thing is the format we need to use. Since our final piece will be a video. it's crucial to adhere to specif...”
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Course summary for: Microanimations in 2D with After Effects
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Category
3D & Animation -
Software
Adobe After Effects, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop -
Areas
2D Animation, Animation, Character Design, Motion Graphics, Traditional illustration
MODIK
A course by MODIK
Modik is a motion design studio that uses 2D design and animation to tell stories that convey emotions and ideas. Their philosophy is to work with the client from the initial concept to the final piece, achieving projects that truly connect with their audience.
To date, they have worked with clients such as the United Nations FAO, WWF, Unesco, Madrid City Council, Comunitat Valenciana, Universidad Carlos III Madrid, Alain Afflelou, Suarez Jewelry, Harper's Bazaar, National Golf Center, Viesgo, and the SASM Foundation, among others.
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