Cinema 4D 2023s Cloth system got a MASSIVE upgrade!!! | How to get started with Cloth School of Motion 2022-10-06 | 🎁 Download the project files for this tutorial!schoolofmotion.com/blog/cinema-4d-2023-new-cloth-system-is-amazingCinema 4D 2023 introduced a unified simulation framework for Cloth and Splines, and it's already changed the game for cloth simulation. The solver is much faster, easier to use, and capable of producing results that'll make 'em say, "when did you learn Houdini?"In this video, EJ will show you how to get started with 2023's new cloth system. You'll be crushing those daily renders in no time.🏔 Cinema 4D Basecampschoolofmotion.com/cinema-4d-basecamp🛰 Cinema 4D Ascentschoolofmotion.com/cinema-4d-ascent00:00 Intro01:16 Getting Started03:25 Scene Settings04:37 Using Particle Forces with Cloth06:53 Adding Thickness to Cloth07:58 The importance of Scene Scale10:38 Cloth Parameters11:22 Using the Friction Force12:51 Using a Rotation Force to Twist Cloth19:18 Field Force Uses24:29 Cloner + Cloth = Awesome27:26 Getting a more fluid simulation
Procreate Dreams: The 2D Animation Revolution for Digital Artists School of Motion 2023-11-22 | Procreate Dreams is OUT—the 2D animation app from the creators of the legendary design app, Procreate. We got on the line with James Cuda and Claire D'este, the minds behind this game-changing software. Explore the journey from Procreate's humble beginnings to the iPad Pro revolution and the birth of Procreate Dreams.Check out the corresponding blog post here: www.schoolofmotion.com/blog/procreate-dreamsSCHOOL OF MOTION COURSESAll Courses - https://som.bz/3SUg5Yb2D Animation - https://som.bz/3VCBtmeDesign Courses - https://som.bz/3NGyJCfAnimation Bootcamp - https://som.bz/3Lsj7RPIllustration for Motion - https://som.bz/3kSbusRDesign Bootcamp - https://som.bz/3ZT3ZRVCharacter Animation Bootcamp - https://som.bz/3JmXi3nAdvanced Motion Methods - https://som.bz/3FvmJP000:00 Procreate Dreams02:30 From Designer to CEO04:38 The Tablet Revolution07:07 Claire's Journey to Procreate08:46 Creative Fields vs. Academia09:43 The #1 iPad App in the World11:19 Procreate's Unconventional Pricing16:12 The Edge of the Earth19:28 Challenges Building Procreate21:49 The Relationship with Apple23:41 Procreate's Design Philosophy31:14 Who is this for?32:53 Who is Dreams built for?35:22 How long did Dreams take do develop?36:57 Why a whole new app?38:08 Reimagining Animation41:57 The Dreams Timeline47:01 The New Procreate Engine50:46 Real-time Performance52:07 Raster vs. Vector52:53 Changing the 2D Landscape54:00 The Production Pipeline55:40 The Future of Dreams57:42 The Impact of Dreams on 2D01:01:36 AI vs. Human-Made01:07:27 Bring 2D Back
School of Motion Black Friday Sale - 25% Off Everything! School of Motion 2023-11-17 | Coming Soon: Black Friday Sale - 25% Off Everything!Mark your calendars, because School of Motion is having a Black Friday sale! Ring in 2024 with some new skills for yourself or give the gift of growth to a friend. We never do Black Friday sales and may never do one again - so don’t sleep on this!LEARN MORE: http://schoolofmotion.com/blackfriday**THE DETAILS**- Sale Begins: **Friday, November 24, 2023 - 8AM ET**- Sale Ends: **Wednesday, November 29, 2023 - 5PM ET**- Discount: **25% off everything!***That’s right—get 25% off ALL School of Motion courses and workshops, including our brand new reboots of After Effects Kickstart and Cinema 4D Basecamp! Get the full details here: http://schoolofmotion.com/blackfriday
How to Land Big Clients: The Art of Mograph Biz Dev with Joe Nash School of Motion 2023-11-15 | Check out the School of Motion blog post for a deep dive: schoolofmotion.com/blog/mograph-biz-dev-joe-nashJoin us as we dive into the art of creative business development with Joe Nash, the ex-Director of Business Strategy at Buck. Joe dishes it out on building strong relationships, matching clients with perfect creative solutions, and mastering the business side of the evolving creative industry. This might be the most valuable podcast you listen to this year. **Additional links: - studios & artists:**[Joe’s Personal Site](joenash.com)[Buck](buck.co)[State Design](statedesign.tv)[Carbon VFX](heycarbon.com)[Trollbäck](trollback.com)[Impactist](impactist.com)[Element](element.cc)**Additional links: - resources & tools**[Brandtrackers Newsletter](https://brandtrackers.xyz/)[Rive](https://rive.app/)[Figma](figma.com)[Spline](https://spline.design/)[Webflow](webflow.com)SCHOOL OF MOTION COURSESAll Courses - https://som.bz/3SUg5Yb00:00:00 Intro00:01:19 Who is Joe Nash?00:05:09 What is Business Development?00:12:43 Thoughts on Buck's Success00:17:36 Lifetime Value00:20:14 Biz Dev Tactics00:26:24 Who, What, When00:28:18 Joe's Playbook00:32:15 The Research Phase00:35:09 Building Rapport00:39:01 Missing Pieces00:44:03 How to Position Yourself00:49:23 It's the Economy, Stupid00:55:42 Who's Winning Now?00:58:50 Competing with Creators01:03:17 Social is Dominant01:08:49 The Post-Advertising World01:11:38 Animation for Product01:18:32 Generalist vs Specialist01:30:05 Short Term Advice
Cinema 4D Basecamp | The #1 C4D Course on Earth School of Motion 2023-11-15 | https://som.bz/c4dbc - Learn Cinema 4D in 12 Weeks with the #1 C4D course out there!Register Today!🏔️ Cinema 4D Basecamp - https://som.bz/c4dbc🎒 School of Motion Courses - https://som.bz/learnLearn Cinema 4D from the ground up in this introductory C4D course led by Maxon Certified Trainer, EJ Hassenfratz. Unlock your creative potential as you master the essentials of 3D modeling, lighting, and animation—key skills for 3D motion design. Gain command over the basic principles that will set the stage for your future in advanced animation.If you've ever wanted to bring the 3rd dimension into your work, this is the course for you.
After Effects Kickstart | Unlock your After Effects powers in 8-weeks! School of Motion 2023-11-15 | https://som.bz/aek - This class teaches you the art of beautiful, animated movement. You’ll learn the principles behind great animation and how to apply them in After Effects. Register Today!🔸 After Effects Kickstart - https://som.bz/aek🎒 School of Motion Courses - https://som.bz/learnDive into the fundamentals of motion design with our most popular (and recently updated) After Effects course. After Effects Kickstart is your secret weapon to dominate the world of animation.You'll plunge head first into the world’s most popular animation software, crafting dynamic visuals from day one. By the conclusion of this course, you’ll be comfortable creating—*and showcasing*—your own professional-grade motion designs in After Effects.
Why Should Motion Designers Learn Unreal? School of Motion 2023-11-09 | Creating Motion Graphics just got WAY FASTER! Motion Designers Dan Maurer & Kris Bargen of Cart and Horse show you why Unreal is the next generation mograph tool you’ve been waiting for. They’ll look at rendering speeds, the real-time viewport, inputs, blueprints and Project Avalanche - Epic’s new Unreal Engine-based motion graphics software package, currently in beta. schoolofmotion.com/blog/motion-graphics-just-got-way-faster
5 Reasons to Learn Unreal w/Kris & Dan School of Motion 2023-11-08 | If you are paying attention to the industry at all, you know that Unreal Engine has become a dominant force in real time virtual production for film and television. But did you know that it’s also a powerful tool for motion graphics?In this video, Motion Designers Dan Maurer & Kris Bargen of Cart and Horse show you why Unreal is the next generation mograph tool you’ve been waiting for. They’ll look at rendering speeds, the real-time viewport, inputs, blueprints and Project Avalanche - Epic’s new Unreal Engine-based motion graphics software package, currently in beta.Get the complete in-depth rundown on in our blog post: www.schoolofmotion.com/blog/motion-graphics-just-got-way-fasterSCHOOL OF MOTION COURSESAll Courses - https://som.bz/3SUg5YbGuided Courses - https://som.bz/3LYmJefInstant Access Courses - https://som.bz/3AWv63C3D Courses - https://som.bz/3ArdpZuUnreal Engine for 3D Artists - https://som.bz/3pvZBuVCart and Horse Links:- Website: [https://cartandhorse.studio](https://cartandhorse.studio/)- Instagram: instagram.com/cartandhorse.studio- YouTube: youtube.com/@cartandhorse- LinkedIn linkedin.com/company/cart-and-horse- Kris Bargen Instagram: [instagram.com/kris_bargen/](instagram.com/kris_bargen/?hl=en)- Dan Maurer Instagram: instagram.com/maurerdan5
Motion Design as a Subscription Service? Austin Bauwens of Ravie Studio School of Motion 2023-11-01 | Check out the School of Motion blog post for a deep dive: schoolofmotion.com/blog/motion-design-as-a-subscription-serviceIf you follow “motion design Twitter”, you’ve probably encountered the work of Austin Bauwens, co-founder of Ravie Studio. At 21, running his own 8-person studio, Austin is a bonafide motion design influencer. In this interview Joey explores how Austin dropped out of college 2 years early to focus on Ravie and how he’s seemingly cracked the code of using social media to actually get client work. They’ll also dig into a business model that Ravie tried out, where they offered clients a subscription to motion design services.Here’s all of the topics covered in this interview:- How Ravie uses social media to get work- Why college made no sense for Austin- How Ravie incentivizes its team- Radical transparency- Motion design subscriptions as a business model- The new class of 20-something motion designers00:00:00 Intro00:00:59 Starting at 12 Years Old00:05:53 Early Influences00:11:06 How Austin Learned to Animate00:11:42 Do You Need College?00:21:38 Content Creation as a Sales Tool00:25:22 Attracting Clients on Social Media00:27:24 Ravie's Revenue Growth00:32:15 Austin's Following vs Ravie's Following00:40:37 Going from Artist to Owner00:44:56 Other Ways to Get Clients00:48:33 Motion Design as a Subscription Service00:59:25 Lower Prices are a Red Flag01:03:13 The Future is Unclear01:09:48 What's the next Frontier for Motion?01:12:08 Young Artists we Should Know AboutAdditional links: Ravie Website: [Ravie.co](https://ravie.co/)Ravie Studio YouTube channel: youtube.com/channel/UCSzrDxF6eeEDo2piMUaw5YARavie.co Instagram: instagram.com/ravie.coAustin Bauwens Instagram: instagram.com/austinbauwensSCHOOL OF MOTION COURSESAll Courses - https://som.bz/3SUg5YbShow Notes**Artists**- [Gordon Howie](gordonhowie.com)- [Adam Plouff](twitter.com/adamplouff)- [Wonil Seo](instagram.com/seven_playstudy)- [Austin Bauwens](linkedin.com/in/austinbauwens)- [Noah Damon Wilde](linkedin.com/in/noahdamonwilde)- [Will Taylor](twitter.com/visualsbywlroo?lang=en)**Studios**- [Ordinary Folk](ordinaryfolk.co)- [Ravie](https://www.notion.so/b5a0ea71750f4e98945c1ec9c4afb3a3?pvs=21)- [Buck](buck.co)- [PSYOP](psyop.com)- [Design Pickle](designpickle.com)- [Ivy Studio](https://www.ivystudio.london/)**Work**[Ravie 2023 Motion Reel!](vimeo.com/781968693)["Do or Die" - Dream Manhunt Minecraft Animated Music Video](youtube.com/watch?v=FmYXsAp8Tu0&ab_channel=Cubical)[TOP 20 FREE Minecraft Intro Templates! - Sony Vegas, After Effects, Cinema 4D](youtube.com/watch?v=LKBpO8yOMr4&ab_channel=PushedToInsanity)[Will Taylor’s Twitter](twitter.com/visualsbywlroo?lang=en)**Resources**- [Battle Axe](battleaxe.co)- [Overlord](battleaxe.co/overlord)- [Rive](https://rive.app/)- [Duolingo](duolingo.com)- [Chick-Fil-A](chick-fil-a.com)- [Canva](canva.com)- [Minecraft](minecraft.net)- [Blender](blender.org)- [Sphere Las Vegas](http://www.thespherelasvegas.com)- [Adobe After Effects](adobe.com/products/aftereffects/campaign/pricing.html?gclid=Cj0KCQjwy4KqBhD0ARIsAEbCt6iKiB-P0p9e037Cs8uJGiwKxRdrUN5wGKXovnKvfXQfzyprsiOMIAgaAos1EALw_wcB&sdid=KKQOW&kw=semgeneric&mv=search&ef_id=Cj0KCQjwy4KqBhD0ARIsAEbCt6iKiB-P0p9e037Cs8uJGiwKxRdrUN5wGKXovnKvfXQfzyprsiOMIAgaAos1EALw_wcB:G:s&s_kwcid=AL!3085!3!614772532986!e!!g!!adobe%20after%20effects!1712851902!78450202215&mv=search&gad_source=1)
Design an Animated Eye in After Effects! School of Motion 2023-10-25 | Want to learn how to create an animated, blinking eyeball in After Effects? Want to give it a spooky vibe? If you answered yes to both of those questions (and we know you did), this is the motion graphics tutorial for you!In this video Matt Corrales shows you how to design and animate an eyeball from scratch (please note: this is not an endorsement to scratch any eyeballs), create a stylized background, and add color and texture to all of it for a fun, eerie result. Don’t blink or you may miss some awesome motion design tips and techniques!Don’t forget to download the project files!www.schoolofmotion.com/blog/design-an-animated-eye-in-after-effects[LINK] - Description of the video and CTA to download files.SCHOOL OF MOTION COURSESAll Courses - https://som.bz/3SUg5YbAnimation Bootcamp - https://som.bz/3Lsj7RPAdvanced Motion Methods - https://som.bz/3FvmJP0Expression Session - https://som.bz/3JNeAbe
Create Multi-Dimensional 3D typography in Cinema 4D School of Motion 2023-10-18 | Creating simple 3D text in Cinema 4D is easy. But what about combined 3D text, where the two words intersect on different axes? Guess what? It’s also easy… *if* you know the secret to creating advanced 3d typography in Cinema 4D. In this video, Aharon Rabinowitz shows you how to bring together 2 different 3D text elements (or 3D text and a logo) to create multi-dimensional typography in Cinema 4D. He’ll also show you how to animate the transition between each side of the text. Don’t forget to grab the project files! www.schoolofmotion.com/blog/3d-typography-cinema-4dWith thanks to Anurag Raturi who created a Blender version of this 3D text tutorial here: youtube.com/watch?v=s_sTkc7QnloSCHOOL OF MOTION COURSESAll Courses - https://som.bz/3SUg5YbGuided Courses - https://som.bz/3LYmJefInstant Access Courses - https://som.bz/3AWv63C3D Courses - https://som.bz/3ArdpZuCinema 4D Basecamp - https://som.bz/3yMKrmc
Can Motion Design be Inclusive AND Profitable? School of Motion 2023-10-11 | In this week’s School of Motion Podcast, our Director of Community, Brittany Wardell interviews the founders of two studios leading the charge on Inclusivity in the motion design industry. Macaela VanderMost (Newfangled Studios) and Ricardo Roberts (Bien Studios) discuss how and why inclusivity became a part of their studios’ DNA, the steps they've taken to make that a reality, and the costs and benefits of prioritizing inclusivity in their work.Our Weekly Newsletter: motionmondays.comSCHOOL OF MOTION COURSESAll Courses - https://som.bz/3SUg5YbGuided Courses - https://som.bz/3LYmJefInstant Access Courses - https://som.bz/3AWv63CAnimation Bootcamp - https://som.bz/3Lsj7RPShownotes:Macaela VanderMostlinkedin.com/in/macaelaNewfangled Studiosnewfangledstudios.comRicardo Robertslinkedin.com/in/ricardorobertsBienhttps://www.bien.studio/Dash Bashdashbash.netBien InMoDe Methodologythisisbien.com/inclusive-motion-designNewfangled North Starnewfangledstudios.com/AboutMadison Avenue: The Advertising Revolutionbarcelona.tbs-education.com/news/madison-avenue-the-advertising-revolutionAICPaicp.comDouble the Lineaicp.com/initiatives/equity-and-inclusion/double-the-lineNothing About Us Without Usvimeo.com/event/3214781
Make an Instant Jungle in Unreal Engine 5 School of Motion 2023-10-06 | Download the FREE Unreal Engine Height Map here - www.schoolofmotion.com/blog/make-an-instant-jungle-in-unrealUnreal is known for allowing artists to do some kitbashing of nature (nature-bashing?) and in this video, Jonathan Winbush will show you some of the awesome new additions to Quixel Megascans including preanimated trees and show how to quickly create a forest using the Foliage Brush in Unreal Engine 5.Unreal Engine for 3D Artists - https://som.bz/3N9aU5LAll Courses - https://som.bz/3SUg5Yb3D Courses - https://som.bz/3ArdpZu00:00 Intro00:27 Creating a Landscape01:42 Add Materials04:30 Use Foliage Tool to Place Rocks06:26 Add Trees to Your Scene12:42 Add Details to Your Scene15:47 Conclusion
Create an entire jungle in MINUTES #unrealengine #unrealengine5 #shorts School of Motion 2023-10-06 | Learn how to create forests instantly with the Foliage Tool in Unreal Engine 5!Watch the full tutorial here: youtu.be/ig-CPrFpVfI
Isometric imagery is everywhere - video games, animation, motion design, and more. #isometric School of Motion 2023-09-28 | ...
The Secret to ISOMETRIC Mograph in After Effects School of Motion 2023-09-27 | https://som.bz/isometricprojectfiles - Isometric imagery is everywhere - video games, animation, motion design, and more. If you’ve ever tried to create your own, you know it can be surprisingly challenging. In this video, Mahmoud Fawzy shows you how to easily design and animate isometric text and logos, using some of the new 3D features in After Effects. You’ll be up and running with Isometric designs in no time flat! (see what we did there?) 🔗 FREE Project File - https://som.bz/isometricprojectfilesSCHOOL OF MOTION COURSESAll Courses - https://som.bz/3SUg5YbAfter Effects Courses - https://som.bz/42sBon6Animation Bootcamp - https://som.bz/3Lsj7RP
This bottle animation is simply...magical 🤩🍾 #animation #cinema4d #aftereffectsanimation School of Motion 2023-09-21 | ...
3D Camera Tracking In AE And Cinema 4D School of Motion 2023-09-20 | https://som.bz/3EQWr93 - Get ready for a family-sized portion of awesomeness in this C4D + After Effects tutorial by Graham Hutchins! You’ll learn how to 3D camera track in C4D, how to create a dynamic particle system that rains tacos (or whatever 3D object you want) onto the ground, and how to believably composite your CG elements with live action.🔗LINKS AND RESOURCESFree Project Files - https://som.bz/3EQWr93Tools Used:After EffectsCinema 4DRedshiftSCHOOL OF MOTION COURSESAll Courses - https://som.bz/3SUg5YbAfter Effects Courses - https://som.bz/42sBon6Cinema 4D Basecamp - https://som.bz/3yMKrmcCHAPTERS00:00 - Intro01:40 - C4D 3D Camera Tracking08:48 - Planar Constraint12:40 - Collider Body Raining Tacos22:30 - AOVs27:30 - Compositing in Ae
How to Design for Animation with Ordinary Folk School of Motion 2023-09-13 | In this interview, Joey chats with @OrdinaryFolk Jorge and Avi about the design of their project for the new Animation Bootcamp. They’ll also go pretty deep into the weeds about how they manage client projects and how their design process works.In case you didn’t know, we’re relaunching the course that started it all: Animation Bootcamp! And to celebrate the new version of the class, we enlisted our friends at Ordinary Folk to design a killer set of boards for the Animation Bootcamp’s final project. Learn More: https://som.bz/3Lsj7RP🏫 SCHOOL OF MOTION COURSESAnimation Bootcamp - https://som.bz/3Lsj7RPAll Courses - https://som.bz/3SUg5YbCHAPTERS: 00:00 - Intro00:37 - Meet Ordinary Folk09:20 - Good Taste for Design13:50 - How to Design for Motion19:00 - Styleframes for Animation Bootcamp24:20 - Finding a Client's Taste26:14 - Sketching Frames33:44 - Cut it in Half36:40 - Color Balance45:15 - Designing with Simple Shapes50:00 - What Makes a Good Animator?
Design at High Speed: How Justin C. Harder of CLAUS Gets It Done for Marvel, Apple, SNL and Nike School of Motion 2023-09-06 | In this episode of The School of Motion Podcast, Joey interviews director/motion Designer Justin C. Harder, who has worked on title design for Deadpool, SNL, Marvel’s Thor: The Dark World, and Amazing Spider-Man 2, with incredible clients that include Disney, Nike, MTV, Apple and much MUCH more. We’ll hear about how Justin got started, how he has grown and used his various skills to pay the bills, and what habits and techniques he uses to get things done fast. Joey and Justin will also go through some of his past work to discuss how long the project took, what were the most challenging elements and how the final result was achieved. 🔗LINKS AND EPISODE NOTESJustin Harder's Website - http://www.clausstudios.comBrand New School - brandnewschool.comPsyop - psyop.comBuck - buck.coThe Book of Life - clausstudios.com/the-book-of-life-1SNL 48 - http://www.clausstudios.com/#/snl-48Blade - clausstudios.com/#/bladeMeta - clausstudios.com/metaHBO Game Theory with Bomani Jones - clausstudios.com/game-theory-with-bomani-jones-hboDraft Kings - clausstudios.com/draft-kingsAMA 2022 - clausstudios.com/ama-2022SCHOOL OF MOTION COURSESAll Courses - https://som.bz/3SUg5YbGuided Courses - https://som.bz/3LYmJefDesign Courses - https://som.bz/3NGyJCfCHAPTERS00:00 - Intro01:12 - Moving to Los Angeles03:13 - Working Remote vs in Studio08:05 - Design + Illustration = Motion Design12:25 - Designing Quickly16:00 - Getting and Showing the Goods20:20 - Selling Tone23:30 - SNL 4826:00 - Not Thinking Literally30:00 - Learn How to Take Criticism33:28 - Blade Logo37:50 - Meta Cel Animation42:36 - SNL Revisited50:00 - YouTube TV Style Frames53:47 - Composition Tricks56:20 - HBO Game Theory with Bomani Jones1:02:00 - Draft Kings1:06:00 - AMA 2022
Animation Bootcamp | The #1 Animation Course for After Effects School of Motion 2023-09-04 | https://som.bz/3Lsj7RP - This class teaches you the art of beautiful, animated movement. You’ll learn the principles behind great animation and how to apply them in After Effects. Register Today!🔸 Animation Bootcamp - https://som.bz/3Lsj7RP🎒 School of Motion Courses - https://som.bz/3SUg5YbIn Animation Bootcamp you will learn about principles like Timing, Spacing, Oscillations, Follow-Through, Squash & Stretch and Eye Trace. You’ll become intimately familiar with both the Value and Speed graphs. You’ll even hear from some of the best After Effects animators in the world. And at the end of the course, you'll complete a real-world animation challenge with your new pals at the legendary studio, Ordinary Folk.Thousands of artists have already discovered why this is the #1 After Effects animation course on the planet. Will you be next?
3 Tools To Make Your Projects Go 10x Faster School of Motion 2023-08-30 | Work smarter not harder they say, right? With the tools mentioned in this video, you can speed up your client work and design workflow by extreme measures. Whether you're a beginner or a motion design veteran, you gotta use these tools to make your life easier!SCHOOL OF MOTION COURSEAll Courses - https://som.bz/3SUg5YAfter Effects Kickstart - https://som.bz/3ZNQnH9Animation Bootcamp - https://som.bz/3Lsj7RPExplainer Camp - https://som.bz/3luivjMTOOLS USED IN VIDEO:Figma: figma.comdesignstripe: designstripe.comAEUX: aeux.ioChapters00:00 Intro00:20 Figma01:44 designstripe06:37 Adding Texture13:09 Finalizing Design16:16 AEUX20:49 Wrap-up
Design Comes First! Freelancer Audrey Stemen on making characters for animation. School of Motion 2023-08-24 | ...
The Secret to Making Real 3D Text in After Effects School of Motion 2023-08-23 | https://som.bz/3YH9pQ5 - Adobe has added a new and more flexible way to integrate 3D text into your After Effects projects. Aharon shows how to get 3D text set up so you can start adding it to your projects today!Download Aharon's After Effects project files!https://som.bz/3YH9pQ5SCHOOL OF MOTION COURSESAll Courses - https://som.bz/3SUg5YbAfter Effects Kickstart - https://som.bz/3ZNQnH9Animation Bootcamp - https://som.bz/3Lsj7RPExplainer Camp - https://som.bz/3luivjMChapters00:00 Intro00:22 3D Text in After Effects01:24 3D Text Geometry Options06:54 Curved 3D Text08:48 3D Text Animators
The 5 Stages of a Motion Design Project School of Motion 2023-08-16 | https://som.bz/3KHGWnp - Sometimes motion graphics may look relatively easy, but there are so many steps along the way to complete any project. Let’s dive into the five-stage process from client brief to final deliverable. FREE DOWNLOADS AND RESOURCESDownload the MoGraph Tools PDF - https://som.bz/3KHGWnpFREE The Path to Mograph - https://som.bz/45rJhLdTrapcode Particular - maxon.net/en/red-giant/trapcode-suite/particularSCHOOL OF MOTION COURSESGuided Courses - https://som.bz/3LYmJefInstant Access Courses - https://som.bz/3AWv63CAfter Effects Courses - https://som.bz/42sBon6Photoshop + Illustrator Unleashed - https://som.bz/3leq8eoAnimation Bootcamp - https://som.bz/3Lsj7RPExpression Session - https://som.bz/3JNeAbeChapters00:00 Intro00:52 The Brief01:33 Concept02:54 Design03:30 Animation04:54 Audio#mograph #motiondesign #aftereffects
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How To Add 2D Frame-By-Frame Animation To Your 3D Renders School of Motion 2023-08-09 | https://som.bz/43Wirtj - This bottle animation is simply...magical 🤩 Follow Andrew & Beau as they walk us through how they made this looping 2D/3D animation by combining frame-by-frame animation in Adobe Animate, 3D renders in Cinema 4D, and compositing in After Effects. Download the FREE files for this project here: https://som.bz/43Wirtj🎒 SCHOOL OF MOTION COURSESAll Courses - https://som.bz/3SUg5YbAnimation Bootcamp - https://som.bz/3Lsj7RPCinema 4D Basecamp - https://som.bz/3yMKrmc00:00 - Intro00:57 - 3D Reference Animation in After Effects08:42 - Frame-by-Frame Animation in Adobe Animate15:54 - Importing After Effects Projects Into Cinema 4D25:34 - Rendering the 3D Bottle From Cinema 4D29:26 - Composting in After Effects38:38 - Wrap-UpAnubis by Battle Axe battleaxe.co/anubisColor Vibrance Plug-In by Video Copilot videocopilot.net/tutorials/color_vibrance_plug-in#animate #cinema4d #aftereffects
A Simple Way to Illustrate and Animate Characters | After Effects + Procreate School of Motion 2023-08-02 | https://som.bz/3Olkf9F - Layers, joints, and proportions, oh my! Designing a character for animation can be intimidating. That's why we teamed up with @audreystemen to walk us through the essentials of designing a character for animation. 🔗 Download the FREE Project File HereProject File - https://som.bz/3Olkf9FFree Notion Creative Brief by Audrey - https://som.bz/457av9GBattleaxe.co - battleaxe.co🎒 SCHOOL OF MOTION COURSESIllustration for Motion - https://som.bz/3kSbusRCharacter Animation Bootcamp - https://som.bz/3JmXi3nCHAPTERS:00:00 - Intro00:45 - Intro to Character Design & Its Role in Motion02:21 - Setting Yourself (And Your Character) Up For Success04:11 - Design & Joints08:10 - Animation!12:10 - Wrap-Up
Your First Blender Character School of Motion 2023-07-26 | https://som.bz/44ydjwJ - You can start modeling in Blender today! Follow along with @EveSculpts as she models an apple character from a 2d reference and teaches you a ton of great tips along the way.Blender - blender.orgEvePaints - evepaints.com Polycount - polycount.comSCHOOL OF MOTION COURSESAll Courses - https://som.bz/3SUg5Yb3D Courses - https://som.bz/3ArdpZuChapters:0:00-0:40 Intro0:41-02:24 UI Walkthrough02:25-03:31 Importing a Reference03:32-05:22 Modeling the Head05:23-12:17 Making Eye Sockets12:18-13:17 Modeling the Eyes13:17-13:50 Creating the Lash Line13:51-15:16 Modeling the Stem15:17-17:50 Modeling the Leaves17:51-19:20 Modeling the Worm19:21- 21:11 Modeling the Mouth21:12-22:26 Creating Materials22:27-23:20 UV Maps Explained23:21- 25:53 UV Unwrapping the Eyes and Mouth25:53-29:17 Painting the Eyes and Mouth29:18-29:56 Saving Image Textures29:57-31:07 Making the Mouth Transparent31:08-34:05 Lighting and Rendering34:06-34:46 Wrap Up
STOP Struggling With Paths in After Effects with Penpal 2! School of Motion 2023-07-19 | https://som.bz/3KrmreL - Do you struggle with paths in After Effects? Then Penpal 2 is your answer! Sara Wade walks us through all the awesome features in this tool and how it can get your animations done faster, more efficiently, and with less screaming at your computer. Penpal 2 by Animatable - aescripts.com/penpalDesignstripe - designstripe.comSCHOOL OF MOTION COURSESAll Courses - https://som.bz/3SUg5YbAnimation Bootcamp - https://som.bz/3Lsj7RP00:00 - Intro00:42 - Penpal 2 Overview04:03 - Animating with Penpal 211:05 - Spaces in Penpal 212:32 - Wrap-up
Create Animations For The Web With LottieFiles and After Effects School of Motion 2023-07-12 | https://som.bz/44tLLIT - FREE Ae project file. Motion design has become a big part of web and UI design in the last few years, and LottieFiles are one of the biggest reasons why. In this video, learn how to create and optimize your After Effects animations and turn them in to web friendly code with LottieFiles. Everything You Need To Know To Make Web/UI Animations With LottieFiles - https://som.bz/44tLLITSCHOOL OF MOTION COURSESAll Courses - https://som.bz/3SUg5YbAfter Effects Courses - https://som.bz/42sBon62D Animation - https://som.bz/3VCBtme0:00 - Intro1:21 - Lottie Vs. Lottiefiles1:59 - Download AE Plugin2:28 - Designing An Animated Button3:46 - Exporting A Lottie File5:29 - Optimizing Lottie Animations6:30 - Lottiefiles Platform7:50 - Lottie File Formats8:30 - Customizing Lotties On The Web10:00 - Outro
How to Make a Perfect Looping Animation in Blender With Geometry Nodes School of Motion 2023-07-05 | We teamed up with the great Ducky3D to bring you a BLENDER tutorial! Join Nathan as he walks you through the process of creating a perfect looping animation with a customizable grid made from geometry nodes.SCHOOL OF MOTION COURSEShttps://som.bz/3SUg5Yb00:00 - Intro01:38 - Building the Grid05:52 - Add Variation09:02 - Add Points to the Middle of a Face12:02 - Create a Perfect Looping Animation18:42 - Export
Make A Custom Skybox in SECONDS | 360 Backgrounds FAST School of Motion 2023-06-28 | https://som.bz/3JAjl7M - Learn how to create a custom 360° Skybox in seconds with Skybox AI. Now you can dream up entire worlds new horizons with just a few moments and an imaginative prompt. Plus download the Skyboxes from this lesson for FREE.🔗LINKS + RESOURCESDownload FREE Skyboxes - https://som.bz/3JAjl7MBlockade Labs Skybox AI - skybox.blockadelabs.comAI tools for motion designers - https://som.bz/3Nq55iLUnreal Engine for 3D Artists - https://som.bz/3pvZBuVJonathan Winbush - @JonathanWinbush SCHOOL OF MOTION COURSESAll Courses - https://som.bz/3SUg5YbUnreal Engine for 3D Artists - https://som.bz/3pvZBuVAfter Effects Courses - https://som.bz/42sBon63D Courses - https://som.bz/3ArdpZuChapters00:00 Make a Skybox04:40 Use Skybox in Unreal Engine 06:40 Convert to HDR in Photoshop07:18 Import HDR into Unreal Engine08:12 Import to Cinema 4D and Redshift09:30 Import to After Effects#ai #3d #skybox
Figma for Motion Designers | Intro to Figma + FigJam School of Motion 2023-06-21 | Figma isn't just for creating UI/UX! From storyboarding to creating vector assets for After Effects, Figma can be an incredibly useful tool in your motion design pipeline.SCHOOL OF MOTION COURSES2D Animation - https://som.bz/3VCBtmeDesign Courses - https://som.bz/3NGyJCfExplainer Camp - https://som.bz/3luivjMResources:Figma - figma.com/files/recent?fuid=1247619973840889460Figma Desktop App - figma.com/downloadsAEUX - aeux.ioPhotopea plugin - figma.com/community/plugin/1164118094004004837/PhotopeaUnsplash plugin - figma.com/community/plugin/738454987945972471/UnsplashDestroyer plugin - figma.com/community/plugin/1076733710017310027/DestroyerSpline 3D Tutorial - youtube.com/watch?v=rfqxhriBodcChapters:0:00 - Intro2:03 - Figma Community & FigJam UI5:14 - FigJam Use Case6:05 - Figma Use Case8:58 - Auto Layout14:29 - Photopea15:48 - Components21:28 - Destroyer Plugin/After Effects24:52 - Outro
How to Make 3D TEXT in Unreal Engine 5 School of Motion 2023-06-14 | Learn how to use the 3D Text Generator (beta) to create motion graphics in Unreal Engine 5. You'll also see how easy it is to use multiple materials for front, bevels, extrude, and back of the text. SCHOOL OF MOTION COURSESUnreal Engine for 3D Artists - https://som.bz/3N9aU5LAll Courses - https://som.bz/3SUg5Yb3D Courses - https://som.bz/3ArdpZu
How Freelancers Find BIG Clients on LinkedIn School of Motion 2023-06-07 | https://som.bz/3XgO8Ms - Joey Korenman, author of The Freelance Manifesto, shares inside secrets on how you can use LinkedIn to further your freelance career. Want more freelance secrets? Check out The Client Code course at School of Motion. SCHOOL OF MOTION COURSESThe Client Code - https://som.bz/43mFsWSAll Courses - https://som.bz/3SUg5YbGuided Courses - https://som.bz/3LYmJefInstant Access Courses - https://som.bz/3AWv63C
Finding and Booking Clients | THE CLIENT CODE Livestream School of Motion 2023-06-05 | https://som.bz/43mFsWS - 40% OFF this week only with code SPIDERVERSE. Grab the new course The Client Code today!Join the School of Motion team and our special guests, Austin Saylor and Emonee LaRussa, on Monday, June 5th at 1pm ET / 10am PT to find out all the details on the newest course. The Client Code - https://som.bz/43mFsWS 🎒 School of Motion Courses - https://som.bz/3LfK6PO
The Client Code | Freelancers Guide to Finding, Booking, and Keeping Clients School of Motion 2023-06-05 | https://som.bz/43mFsWS - 40% OFF DURING THIS WEEK'S LAUNCH! Use code SPIDERVERSE at checkout to save. Drive your freelance motion design career to the next level with a repeatable method of finding, contacting, and landing clients. You’ll learn new ways of identifying prospects and nurturing leads, plus how to develop a freelance philosophy that keeps you thriving through chaos.Taught by Joey Korenman, author of The Freelance Manifesto, this instant access course includes 12 hours of video lessons, podcasts, guides, and access to our 24/7 motion community!SCHOOL OF MOTION COURSESThe Client Code - https://som.bz/43mFsWSAll Courses - https://som.bz/3SUg5Yb
Is Generative Fill Useful for Motion Designers? School of Motion 2023-05-31 | Everyone is talking about the Photoshop Beta Generative Fill tool, but is it more than a gimmick? We think so. Here are a few ways you can use the Adobe Firefly backed tool to help generate entire 2D stylized scenes from a blank canvas, or how to edit illustrations and replace elements with new ones.NOTES: Adobe Photoshop Beta - https://som.bz/3oBWS2Edesignstripe - https://som.bz/3C1V9qHSCHOOL OF MOTION COURSESAll Courses - https://som.bz/3SUg5YbAfter Effects Courses - https://som.bz/42sBon62D Animation - https://som.bz/3VCBtme#photoshop #generativefill #adobefirefly
Stop Digging For Settings With This New AE Panel School of Motion 2023-05-24 | Introducing the ALL NEW Properties Panel in After Effects. (Essential Properties are currently still in the Beta release) Are you tired of twirling down menu after menu and scrolling for an eternity digging to find the right settings? Well, now with this new AE panel, you can view ALL properties for a layer in one convenient panel! Join Kyle Hamrick as he walks us through the new Properties Panel and how to get the most out of this new feature. 🎓 SCHOOL OF MOTION COURSEShttps://som.bz/3SUg5Yb00:00 - Intro01:00 - Adjusting & Animating Layer Transforms02:23 - Working with Shape Layers03:26 - Editing Text Layers04:30 - Applying Text Animators05:15 - Working With Essential Properties06:25 - After Effects Beta & Adobe Feedback06:58 - Kyle's Wish List07:53 - Conclusion
The Blender to Unreal Engine Workflow School of Motion 2023-05-19 | https://som.bz/42Sk3EN - Unreal isn’t a Blender replacement, it’s a Blender enhancement. These two free-to-use tools are powerful on their own, but when they work together it’s truly magical. After spending a few years switching over to Blender (from C4D) and getting comfortable, I started to become concerned that I’d need to drop all of that knowledge and fully switch over to Unreal. The good news is your Blender knowledge is still every bit as useful, don’t worry. Here’s how to use the two together.IN THIS TUTOIALTodd Blankenship's Channel @AmIAFilmmaker Blender Bake Textures - youtu.be/G5soIHt7ofUCapturing Lofoten in Unreal Engine 5 - youtu.be/ifryjffUJT8Make Nightmare Men in Blender - Lazy Tutorials - youtu.be/bgfJIZEDY44Get Blender - blender.orgGet Unreal Engine - unrealengine.com/en-USSCHOOL OF MOTION COURSESAll Courses - https://som.bz/3SUg5YbUnreal Engine for 3D Artists - https://som.bz/3N9aU5L3D Courses - https://som.bz/3ArdpZuGuided Courses - https://som.bz/3LYmJefInstant Access Courses - https://som.bz/3AWv63CCHAPTERS: 00:00 - Introduction01:00 - Exporting from Blender to UE03:49 - Modeling04:15 - Scene Layout04:56 - Materials06:45 - Foliage07:32 - Outro
Going Viral: Behind the AI-Generated Wes Anderson Trailers for Star Wars and LOTR School of Motion 2023-05-17 | https://som.bz/41KA5iO - Caleb Ward of Curious Refuge joins us to talk about how he made 2 movie trailers go mega viral with AI tools like ChatGPT, Midjourney, D-ID and Eleven Labs.Caleb recently released 2 Wes-Anderson-inspired trailers that mashed up Wes’s signature quirky style with Star Wars and Lord of the Rings. Both trailers became viral hits, getting millions of views and spawning articles in The Hollywood Reporter, Billboard, Business Insider, and more.In this interview, he walks us through how he made these films, and tells us what it’s like to go mega viral. We also dive into the future of creativity in the face of AI, and the complex ethical questions around all of this.Check out Caleb’s channel @curiousrefuge and be sure to check the AI Filmmaking course over on the Curious Refuge site at curiousrefuge.com/ai-filmmakingSCHOOL OF MOTION COURSESAll Courses - https://som.bz/3SUg5YbChapters:00:00 Intro01:13 Meet Caleb07:26 Star Wars in The Style of Wes Anderson20:44 LOTR in The Style of Wes Anderson22:54 The Internet Reacts24:40 The Production Process32:05 Technical Limitations 41:45 The Virality48:23 Prior Success56:22 What in the AI World Excites You? SHOW NOTES:ARTISTSCaleb Ward - curiousrefuge.com/about-calebSaber Jlassi - https://www.linkedin.com/in/saber-jla...Wes Anderson - imdb.com/name/nm0027572Collin Cameron - https://www.linkedin.com/in/collin-ca...Dan JeffriesWORKStar Wars - starwars.comLord of The Rings - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Lor...Star Wars by Wes Anderson Trailer | The Galactic Menagerie - youtube.com/watch?v=d-8DT5Q8kzILord of the Rings by Wes Anderson Trailer | The Whimsical Fellowship - youtube.com/watch?v=KrjL_TSOFrIHarry Potter by Balenciaga - youtube.com/watch?v=UW7Yoo03WWAJoey's Corridor Digital video - youtube.com/watch?v=QZCAHfFp2AEDan Jeffries Interview - youtube.com/watch?v=d6PJP03QE3AThe JFK Assassination in 4K 360° VR - youtube.com/watch?v=whBmXPaChh4&t=0sThe Nightly Rundown with Al Powers | AI Late Night Comedy - youtube.com/watch?v=W0KbeniFMaECoca-Cola Masterpiece - youtube.com/watch?v=VGa1imApfdgRESOURCESCurious Refuge - curiousrefuge.comRebelway - rebelway.netYoutube - youtube.comReddit - reddit.comMidjourney Subreddit - reddit.com/r/midjourneyTwitter - twitter.comTikTok - tiktok.com/enHollywood Reporter - hollywoodreporter.comYahoo - yahoo.comDall-E - openai.com/product/dall-e-2Stable Diffusion - stablediffusionweb.comAdobe Firefly - https://www.adobe.com/sensei/generati...Canva - canva.comHalf Rez - halfrez.comHoudini - sidefx.com Nuke - https://www.foundry.com/products/nuke...
How to make cool 3D ICE TEXT in Cinema 4D 🧊 Quick C4D Tutorial School of Motion 2023-05-10 | 🧊🧊👶 In this tutorial, we’re going to use fire to make ice. Dive into the step-by-step process of crafting realistic and super-cool frozen typography. It might sound counterintuitive, but it turns out one of the most effective ways to make an ice effect in C4D is to use Pyro. This step-by-step tutorial shows you how to turn the fire and smoke of the Pyro effect into glass-like, frosted ice on any piece of text. So let's create a solid as ICE text effects in Cinema 4D! SCHOOL OF MOTION COURSESAll Courses - https://som.bz/3SUg5YbCinema 4D Basecamp - https://som.bz/3yMKrmc3D Courses - https://som.bz/3ArdpZu#cinema4d #motiondesign #3dtext
Top 5 Myths About Houdini School of Motion 2023-05-03 | Houdini is one of the most powerful DCC's out there but some people believe that Houdini is too difficult to learn or that it's only for VFX. Others think that it's too expensive or that it's not suitable for certain types of projects. In this video, 3D & VFX artist Christopher Rutledge will be debunking the top 5 myths about SideFX Houdini and why you should learn this magical software!School of Motion course catalog:https://som.bz/3mZ3R4W
This Cant Be Unreal!? | The C4D To Unreal Workflow School of Motion 2023-04-26 | https://som.bz/3Hgz1ff - Time to answer one of the most commonly asked questions... how to get your scene out of Cinema 4D and into Unreal Engine without losing all the hard work you’ve already done? Jonathan Winbush is an Unreal Engine pro and he will show the process. UPDATE: The Unreal 5.2 update has been released and supports Redshift materials working more seamlessly with Cineware. ⬇ Download the FREE project files for this tutorialhttps://som.bz/3Hgz1ffCheck out Jonathan's School of Motion course!Unreal Engine for 3D Artists - https://som.bz/3N9aU5LJonathan's course will have you feeling comfortable working with Unreal Engine 5. This course is a self-paced beginner's course for motion designers and 3D artists. Your instructor, Jonathan Winbush, will teach you how to import assets, world build, animate, and create cinematic sequences all in real-time. You'll also learn how to work with materials, lights, and cameras so you'll be able to create amazing 3D renders in no time.School of Motion course catalog:https://som.bz/3mZ3R4WResources:Unreal Engineunrealengine.com/en-USCineware for Unrealmaxon.net/en/article/new-cineware-for-unreal-plugin-now-availableQuixel Bridgequixel.com/bridgeRedshiftmaxon.net/en/redshift
Unreal Engine for 3D Artists, a new instant access course from School of Motion. #unrealengine School of Motion 2023-04-25 | Get comfortable working with Unreal Engine 5 in this self-paced beginner's course for motion designers and 3D artists. Your instructor, Jonathan Winbush, will teach you how to import assets, world build, animate, and create cinematic sequences all in real-time. You'll also learn how to work with materials, lights, and cameras so you'll be able to create amazing 3D renders in no time.Unreal Engine for 3D Artists - https://som.bz/3N9aU5LMore 3D Courses - https://som.bz/3ArdpZuAll Courses - https://som.bz/3SUg5Yb
