Description
In post-production of video and audio, the student is introduced to 2D animation and motion graphics. The student will acquire the methodology to develop creative projects through visual effects using knowledge of composition, typography, graphic design and illustration. Students will master the techniques to incorporate graphics into their productions using vector design tools, video, bitmap. At the end of the course the students will deliver a final project applying the techniques acquired in classes.
Type Subject
Tercer - Obligatoria
Semester
Second
Course
2
Credits
3.00

Professors

Rocio Quirós Merino
Previous Knowledge
Objectives

The main objective of this course is to provide students with knowledge and mastery in the techniques of animation, composition, post-production and incorporate motion graphics in their audiovisual and vfx productions.

Contents

Introduction to Motion Graphics.
Fundamentals of Graphic design and composition.
After Effects Interface.
Introduction to After Effects
Composition y Precomposition
Blending mode, Mask, Filters, Layers.
Introduction to Illustrator, bitmaps, vector graphics.
Import from Photoshop to After Effects
Import from Illustrator to After Effects
Cameras, 3D layers,
Matte, track and rotoscope
Animation, Graph editor, Keyframe.
Introduction to character RIGs with DUIK, parent layers
Typography, typography animation.
Animation with MASH.
Maya Mash, Audio Node, reactive
Render Layers, formats files

Methodology
Evaluation
Evaluation Criteria
Basic Bibliography

Design for Motion. Austin Shaw
Animated Storytelling. Liz Blazer

Additional Material