Motion Graphic Design: Animation

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Free Online Course: Motion Graphic Design: Animation provided by LinkedIn Learning is a comprehensive online course, which lasts for 1-2 hours worth of material. The course is taught in English and is free of charge. Upon completion of the course, you can receive an e-certificate from LinkedIn Learning. Motion Graphic Design: Animation is taught by Angie Taylor.

Overview
  • Explore key animation principles and how they can be applied to create dynamic animation and motion graphic projects in Adobe After Effects.

Syllabus
  • Introduction

    • Welcome
    • Course structure
    1. Animation Setup Stages
    • Creating solid and convincing drawings
    • Making engaging animations
    • Using staging to focus the viewer's attention
    • Creating a sense of anticipation
    • Giving objects motivation
    2. Animation Principles and Physics
    • Straight to pose animation
    • Sudden changes with hold keyframes
    • Adding gravity in the speed graph
    • Creating a bounce in the value graph
    • Applying directional force
    • Using Auto Bezier to create a smooth arc
    • Resistance and timing in the Graph Editor
    3. Animation Rules to Add Emphasis and Excitement
    • Add character with squash and stretch
    • Follow-through and secondary action
    • Adding emphasis with exaggeration
    • Pushing past the pose to create dynamic excitement
    Conclusion
    • Goodbye