Summary of Motion Design Live Q&A - Animation, Design & Illustration Livestream

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This video is a Q&A session with motion designers. They discuss how to become a motion designer, the different tools they use, and the importance of understanding the basics of animation. They also talk about some of the challenges they face, such as creative blocks, and how to overcome them.

  • 00:00:00 James Tomas demonstrates how to easily transfer animation from Photoshop to After Effects.
  • 00:05:00 In this YouTube video, a live Q&A session is held with a motion designer regarding animation, design, and illustration. The designer explains that they went to an art school and majored in design, but did not learn animation until years after they left. They recommend that anyone looking to learn motion design should not go to art school, as they will likely be lacking in this area. They instead recommend learning motion design through other means, such as using online resources or learning from a professional.
  • 00:10:00 Gary provides a brief overview of his career in motion design, highlighting that he prefers to work with clients to create custom designs rather than sell pre-made animations. He also discusses the benefits of using After Effects for motion design, sharing that it's easier to create VR projects and that characters are usually designed using just the face column. Finally, Gary advises viewers on how to get started in motion design, emphasizing the importance of using a variety of tools and avoiding unnecessary work.
  • 00:15:00 Joey Korman's "Freelance Manifesto" is a helpful guide for starting and succeeding as a freelance illustrator or motion designer. It outlines techniques for finding and contacting potential clients, as well as ways to market yourself.
  • 00:20:00 In this video, a question and answer session with motion designers is discussed. It is noted that, for those who want to become a motion designer, understanding the basics of animation and fundamentals are more important than knowing all the available plugins. It is also noted that, for those who want to improve their animation skills, learning only a few essential plugins is not enough.
  • 00:25:00 In this video, motion designer and animator Mike Monteiro discusses the different ways in which plugins can help reduce the time it takes to create animation. He also mentions the importance of having a good understanding of basic mathematics in order to work effectively with plugins. Finally, he notes that it is also important to be comfortable working under pressure and to be able to think outside the box in order to come up with innovative solutions to projects.
  • 00:30:00 This Q&A session covers the basics of motion design, with the focus on gradient tools. The presenter explains how to create smooth gradients with Illustrator, and how to animate them to create an ice cream gradient.
  • 00:35:00 In this video, a motion designer talks about the different gradients they've created in the gradient mesh tool, and how they animated them. They also talk about some other designers and animators who they think are killing it in the game right now. Finally, they mention that they are thinking of making a longer format course.
  • 00:40:00 The author of the video discusses how he uses different tools to help him design and animate characters, and gives some advice on how to improve one's animation skills.
  • 00:45:00 The video discusses how a motion designer charges their clients, and how they keep themselves motivated. The video also discusses how a motion designer works, focusing on the different stages of a project. Finally, the video discusses how a motion designer charges for their services.
  • 00:50:00 The presenter discusses how long it takes them to complete a project, how to charge more than you think, and how to get creatively stuck. He also discusses how to create blocks and how to overcome creative blocks.
  • 00:55:00 John Cleese provides advice on how to overcome creative blocks and generate ideas, noting that the best way to do this is to set aside time and be bad. He recommends drawing and doodling to come up with ideas, and recommends not putting too much pressure on oneself to come up with good ideas.

01:00:00 - 01:20:00

In this livestream, motion designer David Rafael Jordan and artist Tony David discuss pricing work, finding clients, and other tips for freelancers. They both note that it's important for freelancers to price their work based on the area and skill level they live in, and to learn as much as possible so they can create better work.

  • 01:00:00 The video discusses how animation can be more expensive than expected, and how it is important to have a process in place where communication is constant. It also discusses how advanced motion methods can be expensive to learn, but are worth it in the long run.
  • 01:05:00 This designer discusses their work as an animator and motion graphics designer, and provides advice on how to market and monetize your skills. They also mention a future series of "show real" reviews.
  • 01:10:00 The video discusses the benefits of working with others, and the challenges of creating a full-length animation project on your own. It discusses the importance of having a team of skilled individuals, and how collaboration can speed up the process. Additionally, the video discusses the benefits of working with a studio, and how they can provide a range of skills that are not possible to achieve on your own.
  • 01:15:00 The speaker discusses how to manage work and downtime, and how 10% of jobs come from referrals from social media platforms. He advises against overestimating one's fees from social media platforms, and advises against charging too much for one's services. He also advises against being too attached to past clients, and recommends using other means of communication to track their progress.
  • 01:20:00 This live stream featured a question-and-answer session with motion designer David Rafael Jordan and artist Tony David, in which they discussed pricing work, finding clients, and other tips for freelancers. Jordan and David both noted that it's important for freelancers to price their work based on the area and skill level they live in, and to learn as much as possible so they can create better work. The livestream ended with a Merry Christmas message to all viewers.

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