Learn how to create coded motion typography with Illustrator and After Effects. Simon François is passionate about all things language- and graphics-related, and loves nothing more than playing around with the letters, shapes, and sounds of words. In this course, he shares his love for the demanding art of animated typography. A little creativity, a few exercises, and a strong semantic concept can work wonders! Learn how to make a typographic animation with moving coded elements using Illustrator and After Effects in turn. By the end of this course, you’ll be able to make letters dance to your rhythm with finesse and creative energy.
Simon François starts by introducing himself and talking about his approach to graphic and motion design. From Studio Thonik to Michal Rovner and Chuck Jones, his influences stretch far and wide. He gives you a short introduction to kinetic typography, with a focus on matrix compositions. Learn how to find inspiration, whether visual or poetic, before thinking about the semantic construction of your typography, its foundations, and how you want it to unfold. Time to roll up your sleeves! With Simon’s help, draw the letters in Illustrator before animating them in After Effects. To do this, create a coded animation sequence and a displacement map as your base. Learn to use the Turbulent Noise effect to generate a fluid and moving visual piece. Your composition is now ready to be exported!
