After Effects

In this lesson, we were introduced to the basics of animating in Adobe After Effects. We were sent a photoshop file and a piece of music to transfer into AE so that we could play around with the layers.

Original image

We were taught many different tools within AE, many of which I ended up using for my Time Based Narrative project. For example, we used key framing to make 'Mickey' swoop over to the other side of the screen, getting larger as he did so. We learned how to use the pin tool to make 'King Kong' move around without having to move his feet out of position. We also learned some basic lighting controls, which I then experimented with to create different hues and a shadow behind 'King Kong'.

Final composition

(Better quality: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dx7E2RUUxzQ&feature=plcp)