Course Introduction
Motion Graphics is currently the most widely used application for After Effects and Cinema 4D and a primary type of commercial activity. This course primarily teaches the main functions and techniques for creating Motion Graphics in After Effects and Cinema 4D, from creating titles and logo motion to the interconnection, coordination, and division of labor between the two software applications.
Key Information
- Software Used: Cinema 4D, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop
- Class Size: 20 students
- Duration: 45 hours in total
- Fee: MOP $5,000
- Certificate & Subsidy: Students with an attendance rate of 70% or above will receive a certificate and a 60% tuition fee subsidy. This course is not part of the Continuing Education Development Plan (DSEDJ).
- Non-Macau Residents: Must pay the full tuition fee and are not eligible for the subsidy.
Target Audience
Students (secondary school level and above) and individuals from all walks of life who are interested.
Language & Prerequisites
- Language of Instruction: Cantonese.
- Software Language: English version.
- Prerequisites: Students must possess basic English reading skills and fundamental computer knowledge.
Course Schedule
- Dates: September 7, 2017 to October 14, 2017 (Classes held every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. October 3 and October 5 are holidays).
- Time: 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM.
Course Outline
- Working with shape layers, animation, compositing, and type in After Effects
- Using Basic After Effects 3D
- Building a basic camera rig
- Using the Cinema 4D renderer
- Creating 3D text and 3D geometry
- Setting up a C4D scene
- Modeling with splines
- Using Illustrator files in C4D
- Extruding depth and detail
- Animating in the Timeline
- Creating clones
- Mograph setting up
- Using effectors
- Lighting motion graphics
- Applying materials
- Creating animated materials
- Compositing multipass renders with After Effects and C4D
- Rendering motion graphics in C4D
Notes
- Full tuition fee of $5,000 must be paid in cash upon registration. Upon course completion with 70% attendance, $3,000 will be refunded.
- The final course commencement date and time are subject to the information on the official website.
- This course is not part of the Continuing Education Development Plan.
