Here are a few of my animation projects. They are often for personal use, and to expand my techniques. Though similar, I have separated them from my motion graphic projects, which tend to be more commercial. My Typical Involvement (Prior to AI!) Until AI stepped in, 2D animation, has been extremely labor intensive! Despite the…
Here are a few of the motion graphic/editing projects I’ve completed. They vary in style to suit the client. My Typical Involvement (Prior to AI!) As a “one man band” with partners as needed, here is what my typical involvement is for motion graphic projects: Chagrin Valley History Center 75th Gala Video The Chagrin History…
There is so much to love about ukuleles! They have such a happy sound, they are pretty easy to play and are light enough to carry along, pretty much anywhere! It’s hard to be sad and play a ukulele. Maybe Arthur Fields and Fred Hall said it best in their 1923 song “I Love a…
Typographic animation, also known as kinetic typography or text animation, is a type of animation that focuses on bringing written text to life through movement, timing, and visual effects. This form of animation is commonly used in various media, including film titles, commercials, music videos, and online content. Here are some key aspects of typographic…
Rotoscoping is an animation technique that involves tracing live-action film footage, frame by frame, to create fluid animated sequences. The process was first developed by Max Fleischer in 1915, and later popularized by his brother Dave Fleischer. In the early days of filmmaking, it was used to achieve more lifelike and accurate movements. More recently,…
Do you love animation? Want to continue your studies?? Here are some opportunities.
Stop-motion film is also created frame by frame. Typically, physical objects are set up, then a picture or frame is taken to capture that moment. They are then moved to the next moment and the next picture/frame is taken. Explore the various methods here…
This is an old favorite, featuring food art that is rather hilarious.
Here are several general tips for using After Effects READING: A link to AE keystrokes/shortcuts. https://helpx.adobe.com/after-effects/user-guide.html/after-effects/using/keyboard-shortcuts-reference.ug.html VIDEO: Relinking missing assets. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T6PNAAVcsqg&feature=youtu.be VIDEO: How to Gather All Assets…except fonts! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DqYTT525npk
Audacity…it’s FREE and available on both Mac & PC. Find the version you need and download it here: http://www.audacityteam.org/download/ Once you have it, you can record, AND/OR edit your sounds and music. Here are some basic tutorials to get you started: Here is an older video of mine that covers much the same info as…