Digital Photography and Imaging | Week 10

28/11/2023 (Week 10)

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Lecture 

Today's lecture covers the basic understanding of linking Adobe Photoshop layers into After Effects and comprehending the compositing concept from still images to moving images. 

Fig 1.1 Lecture Note

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Tutorial

Mr. Fauzi showed us how to use After Effects step by step during the tutorial class. Also the attached video demo covered advanced keyframes.

Fig 2.1 Video demo

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Practical

For the exercise, start by downloading the PSD composition from the designated Google Drive and import it into Adobe After Effects. Create a composition with dimensions set at 1080 px (Width) x 1920 px (Height) and a duration of 15 seconds. Implement keyframe animations for the layers, utilizing Position (P), Scale (S), and Masking path. 

Once the composition is ready, render the output in either Quicktime (.MOV) or .MP4 format. Finally, share our completed exercise by uploading it to our own YouTube Channel.

Fig 3.1 Create a folder for each layer

Fig 3.2 Typewriter keyframe involves utilising Position and Scale

Fig 3.3 Fencer keyframe involves utilising Masking Path and Scale

Fig 3.4 Shark keyframe involves utilising Position and Scale

Fig 3.5 Projector keyframe involves utilising Masking Path and Scale

Fig 3.6 Drag the entire composition objects right, left, up, and down in the Move keyframe

Final Submission

Fig 3.7 Final After Effects Exercise

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Reflection

Creating an animation in Adobe After Effects was a bit challenging at first due to the numerous tools and functions available. However, as I worked through the process, I found that the functions were surprisingly straightforward. Despite the working panel looking complex, the software proved to be easy once I grasped its basics. Overall, the exercise was a valuable opportunity to familiarise myself with After Effects and discover its functionalities.