Animation Principles for Motion Designers

Unlock the Secrets of Professional Motion Graphics Animation! Have you marveled at the seamless motion in professional animations? The key lies in mastering the timeless Principles of Animation—crafted and perfected by Disney animators over nearly a century. This course presents a contemporary adaptation of these principles, specifically tailored for motion graphics designers. Instead of characters, we’ll explore animating 3D objects, lines, and text.

You’ll delve into a comprehensive learning experience, mastering complex and realistic motions. Key topics covered include:

• Timing & Spacing
• Slow In & Out
• Bounces & Decay
• Squash & Stretch
• Anticipation
• Follow Through & Overlapping Action
• Exaggeration
• Arcs
• Secondary Animation
• Staging
• Appeal

Ideal for beginners or seasoned animators seeking industry-standard techniques, this course ensures you grasp a wealth of tips and tricks to craft impactful motion graphics.

While the course primarily uses Cinema 4D, it’s adaptable to any animation software or even manual frame-by-frame drawing, as the fundamental principles remain consistent.

With the training, access all project and reference files, enabling hands-on learning alongside each lesson. By the course’s conclusion, you’ll craft an animation applying all the skills acquired.

Get ready to don your animation hats and join us in mastering the Principles of Animation for exceptional motion graphics!