Hands-on Class Projects

This course has six (6) separate final projects.

NOTE: Before you begin working on your final projects, kindly download the files related to these projects via the link below in order to follow along: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hWWCkkDk_3fMd5l_uBpq1YoEGzJW_LV8/view?usp=drive_link

Also, use the link below to download the files related to every lesson in the course, as these files might be referred to or used in the course as we proceed: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1RQH_6Geahu14swi048OsYCUrDgchzrRw?usp=drive_link

Class Project 1 - Product Animation

Assignment:

This class project requires you to create a classic product animation for a Nike shoe product. You are to make use of all the useful animation techniques and principles you’ve learnt in previous lessons such as principles of animation, easy easing, and good compositing to achieve an elegant result.

Getting Started:

Review ‘Lesson 36: Product Animation.’ This video will introduce you to the project, and show you how to tackle the project in very clear steps. Kindly download the files provided so you can follow along, and study the steps I’ve taken very closely.

Sharing Your Work:

Share your final product animation and progress shots with the class by uploading to the "Your Project" section. If you have any questions or need more tips, please let me know! I'm happy to help!

Class Project 2 - Advanced Text Animation

Assignment:

This class project requires you to create an advanced text animation with any text of your choice. You are to make use of all the useful animation techniques and principles you’ve learnt in previous lessons such as principles of animation and easy easing to achieve a good result.

Getting Started:

Review ‘Lesson 37: Advanced Text Animation.’ This video will introduce you to the project, and show you how to tackle the project in very clear steps. Kindly download the .AEP file provided so you can follow along, and study the steps I’ve taken very closely.

Sharing Your Work:

Share your final text animation and progress shots with the class by uploading to the "Your Project" section. If you have any questions or need more tips, please let me know! I'm happy to help!

Class Project 3 - Colorful Liquid Gradient Effect

Assignment:

This class project requires you to create several elegant liquid gradient intro animations. You are to make use of all the useful animation techniques and principles you’ve learnt in previous lessons such as principles of animation and easy easing to achieve good results.

Getting Started:

Review ‘Lesson 38: Colorful Liquid Gradient Effect.’ This video will introduce you to the project, and show you how to create the required animations in very clear steps. Kindly download the .AEP file provided so you can follow along, and study the steps I’ve taken very closely.

Sharing Your Work:

Share your final animations and progress shots with the class by uploading to the "Your Project" section. If you have any questions or need more tips, please let me know! I'm happy to help!

Class Project 4 - 3D Logo Animation

Assignment:

This class project requires you to create a 3d logo animation with the cartoon network logo or any logo of your choice. You are to make use of all the useful animation techniques and principles you’ve learnt in previous lessons such as principles of animation and easy easing to achieve incredible results.

Getting Started:

Review ‘Lesson 39: 3D Logo Animation.’ This video will introduce you to the project, and show you how to tackle the project in very clear steps. Kindly download the files provided so you can follow along, and study the steps I’ve taken very closely.

Sharing Your Work:

Share your final animation and progress shots with the class by uploading to the "Your Project" section. If you have any questions or need more tips, please let me know! I'm happy to help!

Class Project 5 - Fake 3D Animation

Assignment:

This very interesting class project requires you to create a fake 3D animation video. You are to make use of all the useful animation techniques and principles you’ve learnt in previous lessons such as principles of animation and easy easing to achieve incredible results.

Getting Started:

Review ‘Lesson 40: Fake 3D Animation.’ This video will introduce you to the project, and show you how to tackle the project in very clear steps. Kindly download the files provided so you can follow along, and study the steps I’ve taken very closely.

Sharing Your Work:

Share your final fake 3D animation and progress shots with the class by uploading to the "Your Project" section. If you have any questions or need more tips, please let me know! I'm happy to help!

Class Project 6 - Modern Data Visualization

Assignment:

This very interesting class project requires you to create modern data visualizations or animations with the data illustrations provided or any other data illustrations of your choice. You are to make use of all the useful animation techniques and principles you’ve learnt in previous lessons such as principles of animation and easy easing to achieve incredible results.

Getting Started:

Review ‘Lesson 41: Modern Data Visualization.’ This video will introduce you to the project, and show you how to tackle the project in very clear steps. Kindly download the files provided so you can follow along, and study the steps I’ve taken very closely.

Sharing Your Work:

Share your final animations and progress shots with the class by uploading to the "Your Project" section. If you have any questions or need more tips, please let me know! I'm happy to help!

Nikki Mary NMZ

3D Charcter Animator

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