Animating a 3D Retro Logo in After Effects
Throughout these tutorials, we will explore 3D space in After Effects. Software required: AfterEffects CS 5.5, Trapcode Suite External Plug-In.
What you'll learn
Throughout these tutorials, we will explore 3D space in After Effects. We will also discuss the use of the Shine and Particular effects in the Trapcode suite. Throughout the process, we will point out methods that allow for unexpected changes, possibly requested by a client, to be easily and efficiently implemented. Software required: AfterEffects CS 5.5, Trapcode Suite External Plug-In.
Table of contents
- Importing Our Logo and Runway Elements 9m
- Setting up and Doing Basic Camera Animation 10m
- Fine-tuning the Camera Animation 3m
- Animating the Logo Color 9m
- Adjusting the Look of the Background and Runway 7m
- Adding and Animating Glows for the Logo 8m
- Adding the Shine Effect 10m
- Adding the Logo Reflection 8m
- Animating the Runway Using the Stroke Effect 10m
- Animating the Logo Using the Stroke Effect 7m
- Review of Fine-tuning of Logo Animation 10m
- Animating the Star in 3D Space 8m
- Beginning to Animate the Star Streaks 10m
- Complete Animation of the Star Streaks 10m
- Duplicating the Stars 6m
- Final Touches and Making Changes Efficiently 9m
About the author
Kori Valz is an Emmy nominated digital artist based out of Brooklyn, New York. She has worked in television and taught animation in both New York and California. Her past work includes projects for ABC, CBS, Nickelodeon, PBS, and Disney. Currently, she is an animator at High 5 Games in New York City.