DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY AND IMAGING - WEEK 10
Week 10 (25/11/2024 - 28/11/2024)
AVELINE KRISTIE / 0372310
Digital Photography and Imaging / Bachelor of Design (Honours) in Creative Media
PROJECT : AFTER EFFECTS EXERCISE
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Week 10 - Intro to After Effects
1. Adobe After Effects
After Effects is a 2.5D animation software used for creating animations, visual effects, and motion picture compositing.
It is commonly used in film, TV, and web video production during the post-production phase. With hundreds of effects available, it allows users to manipulate imagery and combine multiple layers of video and images within a scene.
After Effects creates movement using a unique approach. Motion graphics animation manipulates vector and raster art to tell a story and can also incorporate physical media like photographs and videos.
Fig 1.1 Adobe After Effects
2. Adobe Photoshop
Photoshop can be used for converting static images, such as graphic elements and photographs, into animated visuals.
Photoshop is used for compositing layers, which involves arranging and renaming them to stay organized. This makes it easier to animate the layers in After Effects.
Fig 1.2 Adobe Photoshop
3. Adobe After Effects
After Effects can be used for animating a sequence of layers using different elements and platforms.
Adobe After Effects is used for visual effects, motion graphics, and compositing. We can import various elements like images, videos, and vector files into the software. To work effectively, these layers need to be organized and synchronized with external programs like Photoshop and Illustrator. Additionally, After Effects files do not embed media; they link to it instead.
Fig 1.3 Adobe After Effects
After Effects Exercise Instructions:
First, download the PSD composition from the provided link and import the W10_ANIMATE.psd file into Adobe After Effects.
Next, create a new composition with a width of 1080px, a height of 1920px, and a duration of 15 seconds.
Then, animate the layers using keyframes for Position (P), Scale (S), and Masking path to create the desired movement. Once the animation is complete, render the output as either a QuickTime (.MOV) or .MP4 file.
After rendering, upload the final video to our YouTube channel and update our E-Portfolio blog with our progress and the video.
We were assigned to create an animation using the file provided by Mr. Fauzi. First, I watched the video tutorial to ensure I didn’t miss anything. Then, I applied the techniques I have learned from the video, like position, scale, and rotation to create my own animation style.
I imported all the files provided by Mr. Fauzi and renamed them based on his instructions in the video. Then, I started creating the animations one by one for each element.
Fig 3.1 Renaming Files
Fig 3.2 Animation Progress
I wanted to make the moon rotate and highlight the movement of the buildings to make it look like they were crashing into each other and bouncing away. I also applied rotation to the fish, and finally, I adjusted the position of the person element. In the end, I used all three techniques on almost every element.
Fig 3.3 Animation Progress
Additionally, I had already uploaded the first outcome, but I realized I wasn’t fully satisfied with the result. I felt that reducing the movement of the person element could improve the composition of the animation. Therefore, I adjusted the position and scale of the person element. As a result, I was very satisfied with the final outcome.
Fig 3.4 First Animation Result
- FINAL OUTCOME
Fig 3.5 Final Outcome of Animation
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