Microanimations in 2D with After Effects
The equilibristist
A course by MODIK , Creative Studio Specializing in Motion Design and Art Direction
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About the video: The equilibristist
Overview
“We will learn to establish the perfect connections so that the artist stays in balance, without falling to the ground.”
In this video lesson MODIK addresses the topic: The equilibristist, 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
“[functional music] Now, yes As with the end game Let's introduce our tightrope walker We are going to teach how, through a series of exercises It will be maintained on three elements of balance And of course, try not to let it fall to the ground. So let's go Let's see how we establish the relationship between different layers So we can get that animation in which the tightrope walker Maintains position, maintains balance Right on top of a unicycle And below there would be a series of balance elements If you think so, let's explain very briefly. How to achieve this result The first thing I w...”
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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

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