Techniques & Tutorials

  • After Effects Tips

    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

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  • Puppet Pin Walk Cycle Method – After Effects

    Why This Method? This technique is best suited for artwork more akin to “Adventure Time”, where the legs and arms are like tubes or spaghetti. It uses the puppet tool in AE. For an example of how to construct the artwork, download and take a look inside the Illustrator file, “beatnik.ai”. The download is zipped.

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  • Character Prep for “Pieces Parts” Walk Cycle

    Whether you began by drawing, using cut paper or digital files, you will likely use imaging software, like Photoshop or Illustrator, to prepare and build your character for the “pieces/parts”  walk cycle. IMPORTANT: Unless you plan to do true frame-by-frame and not Cel animation, make sure that your pieces/parts are on a transparent background! Break

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