Animated Typography – Motion Design for Dynamic Compositions

Create engaging animated typography compositions with Cinema 4D, Photoshop, and After Effects
Motion design, a creative field that merges illustration with animation, offers endless possibilities for artists and designers across various disciplines. Renowned freelance motion designer Christophe Zidler utilizes this medium to breathe life into dynamic typographic compositions for esteemed clients like Microsoft, Glamour, Vogue, and Toyota.

In this course, Zidler will guide you on how to create captivating loop video animations where typography takes center stage. With the aid of Photoshop, After Effects, and Cinema 4D, you will be inspired to unleash your imagination and craft playful loops that engage and captivate your audience. Get ready to unlock your creative potential and bring your typographic animations to life!

What will you learn in this online course?
In this course, you’ll have the opportunity to get to know Christophe Zidler, an accomplished motion designer with a rich background and experience. He’ll take you through his journey of becoming a successful freelancer and share the artists and influences that have shaped his career, providing you with valuable insights and inspiration.

You’ll learn how to define a brief for your project and where to find inspiration to create a mood board that sets the tone for your design. Using Photoshop, you’ll begin laying the foundations for your poster, experimenting with colors, shapes, and other elements to bring your vision to life in 2D.

Once your 2D design is finalized, Christophe will guide you through transferring it into a 3D composition in Cinema 4D, allowing you to add depth and complexity to your artwork. You’ll learn the techniques and tools needed to set up your project in After Effects, and then start animating your design, beginning with simple elements and gradually moving on to more complex parts, such as masks, position, stretch, and timing.

Additionally, you’ll focus on shapes and learn how to rotate spheres in Cinema 4D, adding dynamic motion to your animation. You’ll also learn about color correction and other finishing touches to fine-tune your animation, and then explore how to export it in different formats for various platforms.

Finally, Christophe will share valuable tips for posting your work on social media and building your portfolio as a creative, helping you showcase your skills and gain recognition in the industry.

Throughout the course, you’ll have the opportunity to learn from Christophe’s expertise, gain practical skills in motion design using Photoshop, After Effects, and Cinema 4D, and apply your newfound knowledge to create engaging animations with typographic compositions. Get ready to embark on an exciting journey of creativity and skill development with Christophe Zidler as your guide.

Who is this online course for?
This course is for anyone with an interest in graphic design, motion design, or typography who wants to improve their composition skills.

Requirements and materials
This course assumes that you have prior knowledge of Photoshop and After Effects, as these software will be used extensively in the lessons. Additionally, experience with Cinema 4D is recommended, as it will be used for creating 3D compositions.

In order to fully participate in the course, you will need a computer with access to Photoshop, After Effects, and Cinema 4D. Additionally, you will need to have the Octane plugin for rendering, as it will be used in the course. Having these software and plugins installed and ready to use will allow you to fully engage in the lessons and complete the assignments effectively.

Make sure to have the necessary software and plugins ready before starting the course to ensure a smooth learning experience. If you are new to any of these software, it may be helpful to familiarize yourself with their basic functions and features beforehand to get the most out of the course.