Motion 200: Comprehensive Study of Motion 3
Course Description
This three-day intensive course introduces students to the basic feature set of Motion, Apple’s revolutionary software for motion graphics design. Topics include Motion’s Real-Time Design engine and interface, blend modes, advanced particle system design, advanced title animation, working with templates, chroma key techniques, masking methods, DVD motion menu design, tablet-driven gesture UI techniques, working with audio, keyframing, and integration.
Classes are taught by
Yan Shvalb, a graphic artist and author of two recent books released
by PeachPit Press: Authoring Professional DVDs with DVD Studio
Pro 2 and Advanced Finishing Techniques for Final Cut
Pro 4. He is an Apple certified trainer in DVDSP, Shake and
FCP and also teaches classes in Maya.
All students receive
the Apple Pro Training Series course book Motion 3: Designing
and Animating Motion Graphics in Final Cut Studio 2. There
is a maximum of eight students in each class, and each student
works at his or her own computer workstation.
The course fee is $1,500
Who Should Attend?
This course is designed for anyone interested in creating motion graphics design.
Prerequisites
- Basic knowledge of Macintosh OSX
Certification
Students who have completed Motion
200 are eligible to take the Apple-Certified End User Exam in
Motion 3.
As an Apple-Certified
Pro, you will have the ability to differentiate yourself to employers
and colleagues as a highly skilled user of this professional application.
You will receive a certificate from Apple distinguishing you as
an Apple-Certified Pro, and you will have the right to use the
Apple-Certified Pro logo.
Motion 200 students who wish to be
recognized by Apple as an Apple-Certified Pro have the option
to take the Motion 3 Level 1 End User Exam, free of charge, on
the last day of class, Friday, from 6pm to 9pm.
Class Dates
in 2007
October 31-November 2, 2007 (Following Designing Elements
101: October 29-30)
Class Dates
in 2008
March 12-14, 2008 (Following
Designing Elements 101: March 10-11)
July 23-25, 2008 (Following
Designing Elements 101: July 21-22)
October 29-31, 2008
(Following Designing Elements 101: October
27-28)
FAQ
Register
Schedule
Classes are taught Wednesday through Friday, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Discounts
Students who sign up for consecutive Elements and Motion courses receive a 20% discount off both courses. For Motion 200, the course fee becomes $1,200.
Elements 101: Designing Elements for Motion Graphics
DVDSP 101: Introduction to DVD Studio Pro
Lesson
Outline From
Motion3: Designing and Animating Motion Graphics in Final Cut Studio 2
|
| Topic |
Description |
Lesson 1
A Taste Of Motion |
Getting to know the motion workspace, Setting a play range, adding objects, Creating behaviors, Applying filters, Addressing preview slowdown, Deactivating behaviors and filters, Using particle simulators, Adding a third dimensions (3D), Autosaving. |
Lesson 2
Groups, Layers and Blend Modes |
Creating an end title montage, Understanding objects, groups, and layers, Using blending modes , Baking a composite section. |
Lesson 3
The Third Dimension |
Working with depth, Understanding 3D, Getting around the HUD. |
Lesson 4
Moving In 3D |
Using 3D Overlays, Using multiple views, Adding objects in 3D, Working with lights, Animating the camera with behaviors, Creating camera animation with keyframes and walk camera, Making the final sweep, Fading the camera. |
Lesson 5
Using Templates And Drop Zones |
Using Motion’s templates, Accessing template elements, Creating your own templates. |
Lesson 6
Round Tripping And Retiming |
Using Final Cut Pro clips in Motion, Working with Optical Flow, Using Retiming behaviors , Round tripping back to Final Cut Pro, Sending sequences from Final Cut Pro to Motion, Editing in motion, Creating an overlay and a loop point, Sending audio clips from Motion To Soundtrack Pro, Using a Motion Project in DVD Studio Pro. |
Lesson 7
Creating Text Effects |
Formatting text, Working with parameters, Saving text styles, Applying text behaviors, Animating text on a path, Animating text in 3D. |
Lesson 8
Working With Generators And Particle Emitters |
Setting up a background, Using generators, Baking a group, Working with preset particles, Building a custom particle emitter. |
Lesson 9
Making Animated Patterns With A Replicator |
Creating a pattern with a replicator, Modifying a replicator, Animating a replicator using a sequence, Replicator behaviors, Replicating layers in 3D, Using a replicator as an image mask. |
Lesson 10
Keyframing And Parameter Behaviors |
Working with the keyframe editor, Using keyframe recording options, Changing keyframe interpolation, Using Bezier curves in the keyframe editor, Working with saved favorites, Animating a filter with keyframes , Using parameter behaviors. |
Lesson 11
Paint |
Performing basic painting, Using customizing brushes, Creating an animated paint stroke. |
Lesson 12
Keying, Mattes, And Shapes |
Pulling a key , Treating the edges, Creating a garbage matte, Rotoscoping, Using the luma key. |
Lesson 13
Motion Tracking |
Match moving a screen insert, Performing complex stabilization and match moving, Stabilizing footage , Manually adding a track, Creating a match-moved image mask, Adding match-moved client graphics, Adding text. |
Lesson 14
Adding Audio |
Adding audio tracks, Using audio parameter behaviors, Importing a second audio track. |
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