Digital Photography and Imaging | Task 10
Wong Jia Yi Carmen 0357198
Bachelor Of Design (Honours) In Creative Media
Lectures
WEEK 10: INTO TO AFTER EFFECTS
fig 1.0. Lecture Slides Week 10
From this lecture slide, I understood...
What is After Effects?
- Adobe After Effects is a 2.5D animation software primarily employed for animation, visual effects, and motion picture compositing. It is utilized in various domains such as film, television, and web video creation. After Effects is specifically employed in the post-production phase, offering a wide array of effects to manipulate imagery. The software facilitates the combination of layers of video and images into a unified scene.
- Adobe After Effects has a unique or distinct approach when it comes to creating movement. It doesn't specify the details of this approach but implies that it's different from other methods or tools. Motion graphics animation involves manipulating both vector and rasterized art to create a narrative or tell a story. This implies that Adobe After Effects is used for animation that goes beyond simple movement and includes a storytelling element.
fig 1.1. Adobe After Effects Icon
- Photoshop is being used for compositing layers. In the context of graphic design or digital art, compositing typically involves combining different visual elements or layers to create a final image.
-It emphasizes the importance of arranging and renaming layers in Photoshop. This organization is crucial for a smoother workflow, especially when the project will be further animated in After Effects. It implies that a systematic arrangement and naming convention make it easier to manage and work with the layers during the animation process.
- The ultimate goal appears to be animation in After Effects. To facilitate this, the layers in Photoshop must be organized in a way that makes sense for the animation process. After Effects is a motion graphics and visual effects software, and having well-organized layers from Photoshop can streamline the transition from static composites to dynamic animations.
fig 1.2. Layering In Adobe After Effects
- After Effects is also used for digital visual effects, motion graphics, and compositing. Users can import various elements like images, videos, vectors, and more into After Effects for use in their projects. There is a need to organize and synchronize the layer elements within After Effects. Additionally, these elements should be synchronized with external software platforms such as Photoshop and Illustrator. After Effects files do not embed their media; instead, they link to external media. This suggests a non-destructive workflow, where changes to the original media can be reflected in the After Effects project without embedding large files.
Interface, Layers and Tools
1. Live Demo Of After Effects During Class
2. Advanced Keyframes (Video Below)
fig 1.0 Advanced Keyframe Youtube Video
Today we finally got to use Adobe After Effects, we have to do our final assignment on this app which is an animation. Mr Fauzi started by asking us to download the app and quickly showed us a demo during our online class. The animation we have to do is based on a picture that was edited in Photoshop which is also provided by Mr Fauzi in a Google Drive.
This is the Provided Picture.
fig 1.0 Provided Picture For Animation
After downloading the picture, I imported this picture to Adobe After Effects. I get familiar with the app first as I've never experimented with this app before in my life and I have no idea how to use it all all. After getting my hands into this app, I immediately started to play around with the movements, position and scale
fig 1.1 Picture In Adobe After Effect
I played around with the elements in positioning the most, movements as well and I've found it quite interesting. I did all the elements one by one until I was satisfied.
fig 1.2 Elements Process #1
fig 1.3 Elements Process #2
After I'm done with the movements, I then put background music to it which I found on YouTube and I make sure that is not copyrighted.
fig 1.4 Putting Music Into Animation
After that, I exported it according to the demo video provided. And then I upload it to YouTube and make sure it's Unlisted'
YouTube Link: https://youtube.com/shorts/-XPtYMBbyI4?feature=share
REFLECTION
Adobe After Effects proved to be an indispensable tool for adding motion, animation, and dynamic effects to my photography projects. The ability to breathe life into still images through motion graphics was both exhilarating and transformative. This week's lessons deepened my understanding of how motion can enhance storytelling and evoke emotions, providing an immersive experience for the viewer.
One of the key revelations was the versatility of After Effects in creating cinemagraphs—living photographs that blend static and dynamic elements. This technique adds a layer of intrigue and engagement to the viewer's experience, allowing for a more immersive and captivating presentation of visual narratives.
Learning the basics of keyframing and animation opened up a realm of creative possibilities. The meticulous process of choreographing movement and transitions within a composition demonstrated the importance of intentionality in visual storytelling. This newfound skill not only enriched my understanding of motion design but also broadened my creative toolkit as a photographer.
Moreover, the integration of After Effects into my workflow presented opportunities for enhancing the visual impact of my photographs. Techniques such as parallax scrolling and the creation of dynamic slideshows allowed me to present my work in innovative ways, breaking free from the constraints of static presentations.
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