Motion Graphics Tutorials
Tutorials
Be sure to check out:
http://videocopilot.net for After Effects
http://greyscalegorilla.com for Cinema 4D
1. Create a folder on the Lacie Drive, inside your ALLCAPSNAME folder, name it "Graphics", inside that folder create a new folder, name it "LowerThirds", inside that folder create a new folder, name it "DateLowerThirdPart1Lastname".
Open Motion 5, create a new, blank project, Broadcast HD 1080, 29.97 frame rate, name it "DateLowerThirdPart1Lastname".
Watch this, follow along and do each step, stop the video when necessary:
Check with Mr. P for approval (25pts). Move on to Part 2:
2. In Motion 5, open Part 1, Save as , name it "DateLowerThirdsPart2Lastname".
Watch this, follow along and do each step, stop the video when necessary:
Check with Mr. P for approval (25pts). Move on to Part 3:
3. Check out these 2 frames:
Pick one, download it, import it into Motion or After Effects and try to recreate the graphic. Check with Mr. P for approval (25pts).
4. I really like the radial particles in the Ice Breakers commercials, use what you've learned to recreate. Check with Mr. P for approval (25pts).
5. 3D text with camera motion tracking. (Extra Credit- Points for being awesome!) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I-cj2VkkQRU
Mr. P suggests: http://greyscalegorilla.com/blog/tutorials/how-to-make-a-ribbon-wall-graphic-in-cinema-4d/