- As Final Cut Pro X video editors,…you're probably like me and always…looking at better ways to help tell your stories.…The minute we begin to connect titles,…work with green screens and add logos…on top of our footage we enter…into a whole new realm:…the world of composition, that has its own set of rules.…If we can begin to understand them,…they can assist the overall story we're trying to tell.…Let's take a look at some of these concepts.…Alright, so I just wanted to refer everyone…that some of the stuff that I'm covering is covered…in depth in a ton of online fundamental classes.…
Anywhere from learning the basics of graphic design,…to following along with color, to learning about typography,…and all different types of things that can help…you learn the world of motion graphics.…So I'm going to list off here,…some of the main principles of composition,…that you should be aware of,…that apply to both graphic design…and somewhat to motion graphic design as well,…and those are: proximity, balance, alignment,…
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
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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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