Join Nick Harauz for an in-depth discussion in this video Meeting the deadline: Time management techniques, part of Final Cut Pro X Guru: Motion Graphics in Motion and After Effects.
- So the heat is on and your project was due two hours ago.…Sound familiar?…Time management techniques are essential for video editors.…And when you begin adding motion graphics to…your repertoire of skills, you could easily…lose track of time in the process of…trying to create something beautiful.…Here are a few tips from my own experience…as a freelancer, so feel free to use as…you begin working more and more with motion graphic content.…Plan ahead.…In fact, the more planning the better.…
So if you know that you have to do graphics…ahead of time or motion graphics,…to plan out the type of graphic that you're receiving,…to know if there's any branding standards for that graphic,…to plan out ahead of time the animation you want to create…will help you in the long run.…Another thing is to stay organized.…I can't tell you how important this is,…but you already know as a video editor…how important it is to stay organized,…how important it is to stay track of…the footage that's on your system,…to know exactly where your files are located…
Author
Nick Harauz
Released
2/2/2016It starts with the principles of good design: composition and color theory, inspiration and limitations. Nick then works through three chapters of timesaving, practical motion graphics techniques. Learn to create a lower third, animate a Photoshop file, and build dynamic backgrounds in Final Cut Pro. Discover how animate text, create moving 3D text, and build custom transitions in Motion. Then find out how to send FCP clips to After Effects and animate, light, and export your work. By the end of the training, editors will have a basic comprehension of motion graphic design techniques and the essentials for transitioning between these three powerhouse applications.
- Motion design tips and tricks
- Saving time in motion graphics workflows
- Organizing your Final Cut Pro projects for motion graphics
- Understanding the Final Cut Pro and Motion workflow
- Understanding the Final Cut Pro and After Effects workflow
- Creating animated lower thirds and graphics
- Creating animated logos
- Importing and exporting files from Final Cut Pro
Skill Level Beginner
Duration
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Introduction
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Welcome1m 13s
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1. What Makes Good Motion Graphic Design?
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The rules of animation4m 20s
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The basics of color theory6m 28s
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The power of inspiration2m 58s
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Working with limitations2m 36s
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2. Motion Graphics in FCP X
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Timesaving techniques5m 23s
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3. Publishing from Motion to FCP X
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4. Sending FCP X Clips and Projects to After Effects
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Working in real time1m 59s
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Conclusion
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Good bye44s
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