Motion Graphics Stream 2015
AFTER EFFECTS FOR BEGINNERS
(limited to 20 participants, minimum 6 to start)
Learn how to create motion effects and video composition with Adobe After Effects. This is a beginners class where no prior experience in motion graphic or video composition is required. In Motion effects, you will learn how to create 2D/3D motion graphics for video titling or video introduction/presentation. You will learn how to turn your 2D graphics into 3D environment. You will also learn how to create simple text animations. In Video composition, you will learn about basic color correction, chroma keying, time correction and lots more.
Who should attend?
This class is suitable for graphic artists, video editors or photographers with the interest in motion graphics.
Requirements:
All participants must bring their own machine with After Effects CS4 or newer installed.
Knowledge of Photoshop and video editing techniques is recommended, but not entirely necessary.
Technical Specs:
Pentium CoreDuo and above,
Windows XP with 1 GB of memory. (If you are using Windows Vista or Windows 7, memory should be at least 2GB)
Graphic Card at least 256MB and above
Storage space - at least 5-10 GB free storage
If you are a Mac user, a MacBookPro would do.
Animation Stream Syllabus:
1) Getting Started with After Effects
2) Understanding Composition
3) Layers, Effects, and Masks
4) Creating and Animating Text
5) The 3D Camera
6) Rendering
Note: Admission preference is given to full-time workers and volunteers in churches & non-profit organizations. Please state your church/org name and ministry/department head's name upon registration.
Day One – Wednesday (15 April 2015)
| Time | Motion Graphics Schedule |
|---|---|
| 0800 | Check In & Breakfast |
| 0900 |
Power Up! Session #1 (Opening) *
|
| 1100 | Workshop 1: Introduction to Motion Graphics - |
| 1230 | Lunch |
| 1400 |
Workshop 2: Things you need to know about After Effects - |
| 1530 |
Workshop 3: Working with Footage and Effects -
|
| 1700 |
Workshop 4: Working with Masks -
|
| 1830 | Dinner |
Day Two – Thursday (16 April 2015)
| Time | Motion Graphics Schedule |
|---|---|
| 0800 | Breakfast |
| 0900 |
Power Up! Session #2 *
|
| 1100 |
Workshop 5: Text and Titles -
|
| 1230 | Lunch & Conference Photo Session |
| 1430 |
Workshop 6: 3D with After Effects -
|
| 1600 |
Workshop 7: More 3D with After Effects -
|
| 1730 |
Workshop 8: Expressions and Rendering -
|
| 1900 | Decade-nt Dinner & Showcase |
|
Lift Up! #1 *
|
| 2300 | Clean Up! |
Day Three – Friday (17 April 2015)
| Time | Motion Graphics Schedule |
|---|---|
| 0800 | Breakfast |
| 0900 | In-Stream Devotion |
| 1000 |
Project Time
|
| 1230 | Lunch |
1400
|
Project Time |
| 1830 | Dinner |
| 2000 | Project Time |
| 2300 | Projects due / Clean Up! / Compilation |
Day Four – Saturday (18 April 2015)
| Time | Motion Graphics Schedule |
|---|---|
| 0900 | Breakfast |
| 1000 | Lift Up! #2 * Project Screening & Sharing |
| 1200 |
Power Up! Session #3 * (Closing)
|
| 1330 |
Clean Up!
|
* Free Open Sessions (please email at chargeup@livewiremedia.org if you'd like to come)
