Explore composition, editing, and workflow to turn complex ideas into engaging scenarios using Illustrator, After Effects, and Cinema 4D “The exciting thing about filmmaking is how subjects can be explored in so many different ways. Storytelling takes a lot consideration, but the payoff is worth it.” Ross Sneddon is a multi-award-winning designer with a specialty in 3D animation who has worked with clients such as In this online course, take control of your creativity and tell your story with visuals and sound as Ross shows you how to create animations for 3D environments. Get inspired, develop mood boards, and use computer software like Adobe Suite and Cinema 4D to develop a full title sequence for a fictional film or TV show.
Get to know Ross, from his love of video games to the TV show Black Mirror. Then learn about his biggest influences such as Austrian graphic designer Stefan Sagmeister, and novelist and art critic John Berger. Dive into the world of pre-production, executing ideas, and creating workflows that speed up your creative process. Focus on gathering inspiration, and storyboarding, and familiarize yourself with the basics of After Effects, Illustrator, and Cinema 4D. Move into the production section of your final project. Develop the sci-fi aspect of your composition, including a shot of Jupiter. Use software including Embergren, Illustrator, and After Effects to develop your layering and rendering skills. Edit and animate your scenes, fix your timings, and add transitions using overlays and archive footage.
