Topics in Post-Production (378-0-20)

Topic

Motion Graphics

Instructors

Clayton Brown

Meeting Info

Louis Hall 118: Tues 1:00PM - 3:50PM

Overview of class

This class will explore graphic animation and special effects work including text and title animation, basic 2D animation, motion tracking, camera tracking, compositing effects onto video footage (including green screen work), and combining 2D and 3D animation and effects with video footage. We will do this using Adobe After Effects and its related suite of plug-ins and partner apps. We'll also explore the newest AI tools in the Adobe suite.

You will make a presentation, work on several in-class exercises, and complete a major project.

Please note that this class requires quite a bit of computer time and attention to detail. That said, I like to create a workshop atmosphere - I expect you to be leaning over to watch each other's computers, checking different approaches and techniques, asking questions out loud rather than raising your hand, finding new and different approaches online and sharing them with the class, and generally helping each other along.

Learning Objectives

You will become proficient in After Effects and Photoshop, learning many visual effects techniques for 2D and 3D graphics, compositing, and adding elements to video footage.

Evaluation Method

Attendance
Case studies
Class participation
Demonstrations
Films/videos
Homework
Presentations
Project, final

Class Materials (Required)

Required materials: None

Recommended materials: External hard drive

All software included (Adobe Suite). External hard drive recommended

Enrollment Requirements

Enrollment Requirements: Students must have completed RTVF 190-0 in order to register for this course (concurrent registration is not allowed) or be a student in Writing: MFA or Documentary Media: MFA programs