Motion graphics is the animating of digital images to create new looks, sophisticated special effects, and network logos. 'Adobe After Effects', a dual-platform program used by major production departments and art houses (and taught in graphics design classes), is the leading software application for creating motion graphics.
From animating background images to creating film-style title sequences, After Effects does it all. It is also widely used for creating composites: Students and advanced users alike learn the secrets of the top motion graphics artists in the business. Thirteen hands-on tutorials permit readers to hone an array of motion graphics skills. Six case studies and an assortment of studio stories contributed by guest project artists provide a comprehensive review of related technical details and artistic decisions.
