Motion: Principles of Motion Graphics

Course details

In Motion: Principles of Motion Graphics, instructor Ian Robinson covers the core concepts and techniques used to create real-world motion graphic elements in Apple Motion. Throughout the course, Ian breaks down motion graphics into smaller groups of applied techniques. For example, he covers traditional typography and then shows how to take those theories and apply them specifically to motion graphics. He also covers essential editing and animation tools and techniques such as keyframes, simulations, and transitions, as well as Apple-Motion-specific concepts such as particles and the Replicator.

Concepts

0. Introduction

01 - Thoughts on learning Motion

1. Understanding Motion Graphics

02 - Motion graphic breakdown
03 - Creative process - File organization
04 - Creative process - Motion graphics
05 - Get started in Motion

2. Exploring Typography

06 - Intro to typography
07 - Choose wisely - Typefaces
08 - Creating and animating type

3. Creating a Color Palette

09 - Intro to color theory
10 - Creating palettes in Motion
11 - Methods of applying colors

4. Creating Shapes and Composition

12 - Importing layered Photoshop documents
13 - Add shapes for stronger composition
14 - Understanding the Library

5. Using Textures for Depth and Emotion

15 - Generating abstract textures
16 - Making abstract textures loopable
17 - Animating graphic style backgrounds
18 - Create depth with particles
19 - Add symmetry with filters
20 - Blending to texture layers

6. Animation Techniques

21 - Precise animation with keyframes
22 - Custom speeds with the Keyframe Editor
23 - Bounce and overshoot with behaviors
24 - Complex animation with simulations

7. Transitions

25 - Drawing custom shapes for animation
26 - Animated details with stylized shapes
27 - Dynamic transitions with Replicators
28 - Dynamic transitions with particles
29 - Positioning layers in 3D space
30 - Build animated camera transitions

Conclusion

31 - Next steps