Motion Graphics and Compositing/Task 4
2/1/2025-1/12/2025
Cai Zihan / 0378043
Motion Graphics and Compositing / Bachelor of Design in Creative Media / Taylor's University
Project 4– ABSTRACT MOTION
INSTRUCTIONS
Project 4– ABSTRACT MOTION
I found some vector graphics online to use as my source material.
I'll first place the vector graphic into Photoshop.
1. Open Photoshop and create or open the target document.
2. Drag vector files directly from File Explorer into the PS window.
3. In the pop-up dialog, select “Import as Smart Object” (ensure vector properties are preserved).
4. Click “OK”; the vector graphic will appear on the canvas as a smart object with lossless scaling.
Importing PSD Files into After Effects
1. Open After Effects, create a new project, or open an existing composition.
2. Import the PSD using one of the following methods:
◦ Press Ctrl+I (Windows)/Cmd+I (Mac) to open the Import dialog box.
◦ Select “File > Import > Files.”
◦ Drag the PSD file directly from File Explorer into the AE Project panel.
3. In the “Import Options” dialog, choose the appropriate import method:
◦ Composition - Keep Layer Size (Recommended): Preserves PS layer structure and dimensions for independent animation
◦ Composition: Merges all layers into one composition, maintaining relative positions but not original dimensions
◦ Layers: Imports each layer as a separate asset for selecting specific elements
◦ Artwork: Import the entire PSD as a single image without preserving layer structure
4. Click “OK” to import the PSD file into the AE Project panel using the selected method
5. Drag the imported composition or layers onto the Timeline to animate while preserving vector properties
Then create dynamic effects with the text.
Word-by-word reveal effect
• Select the text layer, click the “Animations” menu → “Text Animations” → “Opacity” Adobe Help Center
• Expand “Animation 1” in the Timeline and set “Opacity” to 0% Adobe Help Center
• Expand “Range Selector 1” and keyframe the “Start” property at 0 seconds (value 0%) Adobe Help Center
• Change the “Start” value to 100% at 1 second to achieve a word-by-word fade-in
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