Here are the instructions for the final project for this class:
Assignment # 5 (PDF)
The due date is May 5th at 6:30pm.
Particles
An introduction to particles in After Effects, using the Particle Systems II effect to cover concepts and workflow.
Building a 3D Environment
How to make a room, or a hallway, using solid layers, images, and 3D lights.
3D Lighting
A comprehensive tutorial introducing the use of 3D lights, and explaining the difference between the various types of lights available in After Effects.
Intro to 3D
How to create (and animate) 3D layers and cameras.
Assignment #4 – TV/YouTube/Netflix or movie opening.
Here’s a link to the instructions for assignment # 4
To help you prepare, here’s an article showcasing a few popular TV show openings:
http://screenrant.com/best-tv-opening-credit-sequences-ever-all-time/
Here’s a more recent compilation of popular openings from 2021:
And here’s another article highlighting a few excellent film credit sequences:
http://www.creativebloq.com/design/top-movie-title-sequences-10121014
How to export a movie from After Effects
A brief, but very important, tutorial. Watch this to understand how to get your work out of After Effects, so the world can be envious of your talents…(or just so I can grade your projects).
BTW, if you hear any weird noises in the background, it’s just my dog chewing on my foot while I was recording this.
Working with video in After Effects
This tutorial explains how to import, edit, play, and manipulate video clips in After Effects.
Here’s a zip file, containing an assortment of clips for you to practice with.
Audio in After Effects
How to import and work with sound in After Effects, and how to manipulate layers and effects with audio properties.
If you would like to use the same files used in the above tutorial, click here to grab them.
Assignment #3: Making a PSA or Explainer Video
For your 3rd assignment, you are required to produce a 30 second PSA, or 30 second Explainer video. Here’s one example of an effective PSA:
And here’s an example of an explainer video:
Here are the instructions for the assignment. Make sure you read them, and get back to me with any questions.