Collide Animation

For the main chunk the animation I took images of each step on how to make a chatterbox which I animated in adobe photoshop as I layered them in order onto of each other. I then transferred this file in to Adobe after effects. 

The two marbled backgrounds I used for the background for both the title page and the end credits which I faded the opacity down in Adobe after effects and added text on top which I animated. Adding a zoom animation to these backgrounds in after effects. I used the marbling to link with the chatterbox designs to show that they are part of the same project. 

Screen captures of the process I went through to make my final animation. I started of by creating a transition of the step by step image I took. I did this by using the opacity so fading in n out the opacity of each layer. I rendered this out as a Quicktime movie. I then did on a new composition the front title of my movie using my marbling I did changing the hue in Photoshop then importing the file into after effects. I added a effect to this so this could animate with the text adding a typewriting effect tot hat to keep it short and simple and rendered this out also. For the end credits I then did the same  ad the title page using the same font and same background. However I added another coloured version of the background on Photoshop so I could animate bot backgrounds for more effect. I used the scale effect where I scaled one in and out using the opacity tool where I both backgrounds could be visible. To finish of I added the typewriter effect to the text and rendered this out. To complete and put the whole animation together I opened a new composition where I imported all 3 rendered Quicktime movies and placed them underneath and after one another to create a continuous animation. To finish off i downloaded a copyright free soundtrack and added this to my animation for a finished piece and then rendered the animation out. 

Final animation rendered which I uploaded onto youtube. To develop this further I need to add some sort of a soundtrack to the back to add life to the piece.

Showreel

To finish all the work we did in our after effects session we was to create a showreel of all the work we produced. To start this of I created a title page in Adobe Illustrator which I then imported into Adobe after effects. 

I went with a few circles which I added gradient effects to then using geometric shapes to cut into one another. Adding my name to the right in white matching the stroke to the shapes. I then added one by one all the clips I had created one after the other to produce a short showreel of my work. 

I placed the title at the beginning and then imported all the end quicktime movies of the previous projects and placed them one after another. To finish the peace I added a end credit scene with my blog link.

3D Landscape

To create a 3D Landscape our first task was to use Adobe Illustrator to create a landscape with every element on a different layer so It could be animated. I created a scenery of Egypt dessert using the foreground, mid ground and the background, using the space wisely.

After this I imported the image in After Effects where I set up a 3D camera and using the transitions on the bottom left hand I experimented with the zoom positioning and the moving tool. I did theist animate the camels and the scenery to create a moving image. I was really pleased with my finished outcome.

egypt landscape from Itba Kauser on Vimeo.

Stopmotion

In this session we was to draw a picture or type, I went with a picture of a simple rose. We had to draw this exactly the same 3 times each on different papers. So using the light box and a pencil I traced over my first image and produced 3.

Then taking it over to Adobe after effects we was to trace over all 3 images using the pen tool to trace around each image so we could create a stop motion animation. The final piece i'm not so proud of As I wasn't able to finish this piece and rushed it so I feel if i did this again I could do much better.





rose from Itba Kauser on Vimeo.

Wizard of OZ

Term 2

Creating a small Animation based on a traditional story I chose the Wizard of OZ from where I had to create any 2 scene's and create a transition between the two scenes.

To start of Using Illustrator I created the two scenes on separate pages, using type and Illustration. I created each element on a separate layer as this allowed me to animate them separately in Adobe After effects. 

Using different shades of green and yellow with the pen-tool I drew out the Emerald City. For the yellow brick road I used the curve pen-tool drew a curvy line to which Increased the size of the brush and changed the brush style to create that effect which I really liked. 

I used the exact same style as the previous scene with the same typography so they fit together nicely with the transition.

I then Exported them into After effects where I worked on a individual scene first.

                   
Wizard Of OZ from Itba Kauser on Vimeo.

I feel I can improve on this small experimentation and create something better with more movements and much more complex scenes. 

Rotoscoping

As I had missed this session as a small experimentation and guide through using the horoscope brush and technique I followed a youtube tutorial which talked me through the process step by step

I followed this tutorial using a clip of my own. However I ain't to pleased with this experiment as it is not to the beast of my work. This therefore requires me to do more work and create a rotoscope image to the standards. This experiment was just to become familiar with the technique and to be able to learn hot to use the brush tool.

Character Motion

Using adobe photoshop I was to create a character motion animation. Opening a new document in photoshop, making the timeline visible, layer new video layer. To start of the design using a Wacom tablet  I drew out the process of walking on a new frame and new layer. Using a line tool to create a horizon in the back. 

Then enabling the onion skin in the timeline options so it gives a shadow to the person when walking turning the opacity down so it's not to sharp but blends with the background. 

Rendering the final piece as a animation I had problems to get the speed to be reduced, I tried changing the settings a few times but it didn't seem to work. This was my final piece. 

walking2 from Itba Kauser on Vimeo.

The Thomas Beale Cipher

Our First lesson back was like a basic recap of what we had learnt in the last year but we was also introduced to new techniques and expressions using Adobe After Effects. One technique we was introduced to is called the 'Wiggler'. 

To start of with the session we watched 'The Thomas Beale Cipher' to introduce the different techniques of animation that were used as we  was to create something similar e.g. adding textured effects to the illustrations. 

The Thomas Beale Cipher

The Thomas Beale Cipher from Andrew S Allen on Vimeo.

I love the way this animation keeps the illustration to a minimal design adding textures over to create a sophisticated yet historical atmosphere. This animation uses simple techniques which are introduced to us:
-Looping: a sequence of instructions to continuously repeat itself until a specific condition is reached. This is simple yet very effective.
-Living hold: a background or a scene that has a open end to it which can be put on a loop to re-accure.

Our first task was to create a Illustration of a character in Adobe Illustrator. 

Having all the different features on different layers to be able to   manipulate each layer in Adobe After Effects to move each layer individually we imported the whole illustration file with the layers into adobe after effects.

To start rigging the character and joining the layers together together we created a 'parent' layer to which the 'child' layers follow the movement.

(attach the layers together)

- click on the parent column and activate it

- drag the spiral layer to the layer you want to follow

We were then introduced to the wiggler tool which allows movement effective for fast pace and speed but it's restricted with the amount of control you have over the movement. Once you apply the codes of what speed you want it you can't alter it but have to start  it over, which is a disadvantage. I prefer to just do it all manually as you have more of a control over the movement pace and composition as a whole.

Once we had finished adding movement motions to the individual layers we then applied textures effects to either the character or the background. This then adding more of a dimension to the simple illustration making it more effective and interesting.

- Adding the textures to the object drag the text underneath the layer

- Toggle the switches mode

- Alpha Matte

Character Illustration movement with effects from Itba Kauser on Vimeo.

I added the textured effects to the different stripes in the shirt rather than covering the whole character or background. Im really pleased with the Outcome, but do think I can do much better in terms of the movement motion.