Hey guys, back again after a little break. Right, so in this video I will show you how to create the sort of effect you might see on a morning tv show. It’s more about the basic skills you will learn in the tutorial rather than the end result.
If you’ve got any questions put them in the comments and I’ll do my best to help out. You can keep in touch with updates by following me on twitter or subscribe to the feed.
Okay guys, quick and easy job this time. Basic ram export from after effects, which should do the job nicely. Render times will vary depending on the piece your working on, ram and some other things but if you feel it isn’t loading as quick as you would like maybe buy a new system?
Hey guys, just to let you know that I am working a brand new tutorial which should be released very soon. See above for preview. I will take you through the steps to create this animation. It’ll will be easy to follow, succinct and suitable for any level. I hope you guys will find it useful. Follow me on twitter or subscribe to the blog too keep track of updates.
If you’ve got any ideas you’d like to see as tutorials feel free to let me know, I’m happy to help and learn whenever possible!
Hey guys, this is a post about a project I’m working on at the moment whereby I have to interpret ‘Scissors’ a poem by Irish poet, Tony Curtis. This is the current state I am at with the animation so it’s early days yet. Here is a selction of images I’m thinking of including in the final piece! Keep tuned for updates. If you’ve got any questions make sure to leave a comment and I’ll be happy to get back at you. In the mean time, make sure you subscribe by RSS or Email, or follow me on twitter. Thanks guys!
Hey guys, just the other day I got an e-mail from a guy in Nicaragua asking me if I share with you guys the plug-ins I use and any tips about them which I might have. I picked a few plug-ins that I find really useful for after effects projects, check them out and be sure to download trial versions and see what you can do with them.
A combination of Knoll Light Factory’s ‘Chroma Hoop’ lens flare as well as Trapcode Form as the text disintegrates into sand (below). Frame 1, we have the text with some particles floating above it. Frame 2, the lens flare is turned on (notice how the lens flare isn’t too bright or garish). Frame 3, the text begins to particulate (like that word) into nothing and the lens flare’s light source follows the movement. Finally in frame 4, the text is completely gone and the particles blow of like wind to the left.
Knoll light factory is used a lot more than you think, lens flares add atmosphere and drama to shots, the are very simple to integrate and can make a simple piece of footage look much more dramatic. In saying that, I always hold the believe that actually using reality and doing what you can when recording the footage rather than adding them in later and trying to make things look real in post. For instance, it’s much better to have real rain in a scene rather trying to put it in later in After Effects or whatever composting suite you use.
Hey, my name is Youssef Sarhan and I'm a graphic design student. I am from Dublin, Ireland and I'm studying at The National College of Art & Design. As a graphic designer I mainly work on printed design but hopefully this will serve as a platform to explore, share and discuss motion design, lets all get involved and share our experience.
