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Advice for WIP
Hey AE Forum,
I’m new to graphic design so my knowledge isn’t as deep as I’d like it to be. I seem to come across a problem after creating in Cinema 4D of which effects to use in AE to give my video the spice it needs. Below is a video I made for a contest, and while I do like it, it is missing something(s). Is there a website that teaches commonly used effects used in AE to spice up precreated footage? I added some VC effects to the video. Let me know what you think and where I can improve.
Thank you!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7_UNmnsEqeA
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[Nick Lyons] “I seem to come across a problem after creating in Cinema 4D of which effects to use in AE to give my video the spice it needs.”
I don’t think that the video needs spice. Technically, what you have is pretty good, although I think the text is a little hard to read.
What this needs is meat. It needs to communicate something about the brand or the identity of “The Game Station.” It needs creative — a concept, a story that tells us a little bit about “The Game Station,” keeps us interested in watching the clip, and builds a relationship between the viewer and “The Game Station.”
To continue the food metaphor, when you have the meat, selecting the spices becomes a lot easier. You will choose spices that reinforce, enhance, and complement the flavor of your dish. To come back to motion design: time, space, shape, motion, color, and light — they are all elements which are critical to the integrity of the piece, and not just razzle-dazzle dropped on top to mask the hole where something is missing.
[Nick Lyons] “Is there a website that teaches commonly used effects used in AE to spice up precreated footage? I added some VC effects to the video. Let me know what you think and where I can improve.”
Your work will not stand out if it’s just like everyone else’s.
As I said before, you’ve executed well — and if you start with stronger creative, I think you’ll produce very strong work.
Walter Soyka
Principal & Designer at Keen Live
Motion Graphics, Widescreen Events, Presentation Design, and Consulting
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Thanks so much Walter, now that you mentioned it, I do see where the holes are and will work on filling them. I appreciate your response and the time you spent with it!
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Sounds good, Nick. I’d love to see what you come up with. Good luck with your contest!
Walter Soyka
Principal & Designer at Keen Live
Motion Graphics, Widescreen Events, Presentation Design, and Consulting
RenderBreak Blog – What I’m thinking when my workstation’s thinking
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Hi Walter,
I took your advice and wrote down step by step what I wanted to do before I created the piece and I must say I’m happy with the outcome.
Let me know what you think or any criticism would be great.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IGIfJ6kRxpE
p.s the game station liked my first intro video and wanted to replace their current intro with mine. Their youtube channel reaches over 80,000 per video. Very exciting!
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Nick — looking good, and congratulations on your recognitions.
Now I’ve got a feel for the Game Station as a place where all kinds of video games come together. I could easily see this as the idea that kicks off a larger campaign.
Please drop me a line sometime if you freelance with AE or C4D at walter at keenlive.com. I’d love to have you in my address book when the need arises.
Walter Soyka
Principal & Designer at Keen Live
Motion Graphics, Widescreen Events, Presentation Design, and Consulting
RenderBreak Blog – What I’m thinking when my workstation’s thinking
Creative Cow Forum Host: Live & Stage Events
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