Learn about squash and stretch in detail. Showcase how to animate it using Scale and Effects.
- [Instructor] Let's talk about squash and stretch.…Every object has mass, and when we use squash and stretch,…we are exaggerating the fluctuation of mass distribution…in an object like a bouncy ball.…As it hits the ground, it will flatten out.…As it bounces up into the air, it will stretch.…We humans do this too, with how we…squash and stretch our bodies as we jump or hop.…So, how do we animate this squash and stretch in an object?…There are plenty of ways, but I will show you…a few very common ones.…
One, by utilizing the scale properties, and two others…by utilizing two different warp effects.…So, let's start with scale.…I'm in my project file, chapter two, 04_Squash & Stretch,…and I have my bouncy ball scale layer…with the eyeball turned on and positioned keyframes…making it bounce up and down with a good…little bit of acceleration and deceleration.…So, let's look at how to use scale…to make it squash and stretch.…I'll click in here to just sort of pause playback.…
Now, I have my anchor point located at the bottom…
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7/10/2017- Installing and using scripts in After Effects
- The laws of physics and rules of animation
- Continuous motion and overlapping action with Wiggle
- Animating fast with Motion Sketch and Smoother
- Fixing an anchor point
- Working around expressions in a project
- Quick stop motion style with Tickler
- Using the Puppet tool outside of puppets
Skill Level Advanced
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Introduction
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Using this course4m 14s
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1. Awesome Free Scripts
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Animation Composer: Plugin11m 9s
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Duik for better keyframing8m 58s
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First Vertex toolkit script6m 55s
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2. Mograph Theory in Practice
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Animating squash and stretch15m 44s
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3. Animation Quick Tips
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Creating camera shake6m 30s
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4. Common Problems and Quick Fixes
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Fixing an anchor point10m 9s
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5. Quick Projects
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Conclusion
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Next steps2m 15s
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