For my final project I used the majority of skills I acquired whilst researching and experimenting with techniques to create a smooth, structured info-grphic commercial.
All of the experiments I did helped to create a better quality final product. I was able to learn how to manipulate shapes and layers to create free flowing transitions in between each composition.
Whilst making this project I quickly realised it would be much easier to use pre-comps in order to keep all of the adjustments and effects how they were manipulated. Also I had trouble using 3D cameras and nil objects to create the whole animation. So instead of using this I used the shaped to create transitions between the pre-comps.
I was also able to advance my skills by learning about expressions and how they work, although this can be further improved with more practice. However, I managed to include a few expressions in my final project.
Another thing I learnt was how to turn statistical information in to a visual animation, making it look more interesting to the eye. This was a vital part of this animation in order to project the information across to the viewer.
Overall this project enabled me to increase my skills in illustrator as I created all of the assets by drawing them in illustrator. Which then led me to have a better quality final piece.
Throughout the project I learnt various skills and techniques that made my After Effects profile more versatile. I tried things in after effects that I had never done before.
Taking all of this in to consideration and looking at my final piece I feel I have learnt a lot and accomplished a high quality standard of work.
Advanced Motion Graphics Level 3 