Summary of Intro to Animation Curves in After Effects

00:00:00 - 00:35:00

This video introduces the concept of animation curves and how they can be used to create more realistic animations. The author demonstrates how to create a simple curve and how to adjust its parameters to create the desired effect. Finally, he shows how to add a Trim Paths effector to create a more realistic animation.

• 00:00:00 The Graph Editor in After Effects helps animators create smooth and realistic movements by allowing them to control the timing and speed of their keyframes.
• 00:05:00 An animation curve allows you to change the speed at which an animation moves. The steepness of the curve indicates how quickly the animation is moving. The value graph allows you to change the shape of the curve. The easy ease allows you to change the speed of the animation without changing the shape of the curve.
• 00:10:00 This introduction to animation curves in After Effects covers the basics of how animation curves work and how to use them to create more realistic animations. The first half of the animation is nearly flat, while the second half has a lot of movement happening. The introduction then shows how to create a bouncing animation by starting with a simple example and then gradually adding more complexity.
• 00:15:00 The author demonstrates how to create an animation curve in After Effects, explaining that linear animation is not ideal and that curves should start slow and get faster to feel more natural. He demonstrates how to adjust the curve and discusses how the curve affects the behavior of the object.
• 00:20:00 The video shows how to create animation curves in After Effects. One method is to copy and paste existing curves, and another is to stretch keyframes. The video then shows how to make the animation more exaggerated by stretching keyframes on both the incoming and outgoing sides.
• 00:25:00 In this video, the author demonstrates how to use animation curves to add motion to a square that bounces. He shows how to create a simple S curve and how to adjust the curve's parameters to create the desired movement. Finally, he demonstrates how to add a Trim Paths effector to the keyframes to create a more realistic animation.
• 00:30:00 This video explains how to create animation curves in Adobe After Effects. The main tool used is the Graph Editor, which allows the user to create identical curves to those shown in a previous video. The final product is a wave-like effect that can be tweaked and improved by adjusting the frames between waves.
• 00:35:00 The author of this lesson provides a brief introduction to the Graph Editor in After Effects, explaining that it can be used to make your animations look better. He recommends that you check out the Animation Bootcamp Program for more information.