ADVANCED DIPLOMA IN MOTION GRAPHICS (ADMG)
Duration : 9 Months / 324 Hours
OBJECTIVE
ADMG24 – GN51920 – 52670F
Become an expert in the field of motion graphics Mastering Motion Graphics software’s such as Adobe After Effects, Adobe Premiere, Davinci Resolve, Photoshop, Illustrator& Blender
COURSE OUTLINE
INTRODUCTION TO MOTION GRAPHICS 👈🏽
- Introduction to the course
- History and evolution of motion graphics
- Design Elements
- Design Principles
- Typography
- Color theory
- Color Psychology
INTRODUCTION TO ADOBE PHOTOSHOP 👈🏽
- Introduction to Photoshop
- Understanding Workspace
- Creating a New Image
- Understanding Resolution and Pixels
- Understanding Color Modes
- Importance of CMYK in Printing
- Viewing of Image
- Zooming and Scrolling Images
- Print Size and Actual Pixels
- Different types of Screen Modes
- Working with Rulers and Guides
- Opening Images
- Working with Adobe Bridge
- Compositing Images
- Working with Selections
- Tools
- Color Range
- Adding Subtracting, Intersecting Selections
- Modifying Selections
- Transforming Selections
- Moving Selected Pixels using Move tool
- Concept of Layers
- Transforming Layers
- Arranging Layers
- Setting Transparency of Layers
- Selecting Multiple Layers
- Locking and Hiding Layers
- Creating a Blank Layer
- Deleting Layers
- Saving Images
- Different Types of File Format – PSD, JPEG, PNG, TIFF, GIF
- Cropping an Image
- Painting in Photoshop
- Using Color/Swatch Palettes, Color Picker and Eyedropper
- Brush, Pencil, Erasers, Pattern Stamp
- Setting Transparency for Painting Tools
- Creating Brushes and Patterns (By Defining Pattern and by Pattern Maker)
- Working with Libraries
- Adjusting brush’s properties with Brush Palette
- Changing the color images by using Color Replacing Tool
- Filling Color
- Solid Color
- Working with Gradient
- Gradient Library
- Creating and Editing Gradient
- Transparency
- Retouching in Photoshop
- Working with Clone Stamp, Healing Brush, Spot Healing Brush, Patch Tool
- Removing Red Eye from an Image
- Color Correcting tools
- Blurring, Sharpening and Smudging an Image
- Using Smudge tool as a Painting tool
- Working with History Brush and History Palette
- History Brush and Art History
- Setting Source for History Brush
- Creating new Snapshots
- Adding Text
- Differences between Type Tools and Type Mask Tools
- About Point Text and Paragraph Text
- Formatting Text and Paragraph
- Creating Warped Text
- Working with Vector Shapes
- Differentiating Vector and Raster Objects
- Using Shape Tools
- Creating User Defined Vector Objects Using Pen Tool
- Parts of a Vector Object
- Anchor Point
- Path
- Bezier Curve
- Working with Path Palette
- Converting and Text into Path
- Applying Styles to Layers
- Using Style Presets
- Creating and Saving New Styles
- Creating Layer Groups
- Applying Effects to Images
- Blurring, Sharpening Images
- Reducing Noise
- Distorting Images
- Artistic and Painting Effects
- Understanding Other Filters
- Working with additional Plug-ins
- Adjusting the Color Tone of the Image
- Changing the Mode of Image
- Understanding the terms Shadows, Highlight, Midtones, Hue, Saturation, Exposure, Histograms
- Working with Adjustment Layers
- Working with Masking
- Editing in Quick Mask Mode
- Understanding Layer Mask and Vector Mask
- Understanding Clipping Mask and Clipping Path
- Working with Channels
- Resizing and Rotating Images
- Changing Images Size, Canvas Size
- Understanding Re sampling
- Automating Tasks with Actions and Batch
- Other Automation Tasks
- Creating Contact Sheet
- Creating Panorama with Photo merge
- Creating a Web Photo Gallery
- Scanning Images
- Creating Registration Marks and Crop Marks
- Fine Tuning Photoshop Using Preferences
- Understanding Scratch Disk
ASSIGNMENTS FOR PHOTOSHOP
- Restoring Images
- Visiting Card
- ID Cards
- Brochures
- Ads / Flyers
- Magazine Covers
- Certificates
- Hoardings
- Setting double side / Folding Works
INTRODUCTION TO ADOBE ILLUSTRATOR 👈🏽
- Introduction to Illustrator
- Importance of Vector Arts in Digital Imaging
- Understanding Workspace
- Creating New Artworks
- Viewing the Art Board
- Zooming and Panning
- Working with Navigator
- Screen Modes
- Working with Rulers and Guides
- Creating Objects
- By Dragging and By Numeric Entry
- Applying Color
- Fill and Stroke
- Color & Swatches Palettes
- Filling Color with Live Paint
- Selecting &Transforming Objects
- Saving and Loading Selections
- Locking and Hiding Objects
- Grouping Objects
- Drawing with Brush & Pencil Tool
- Changing Brush Style
- Creating New Brushes
- Changing objects shape using Brush & Pencil Tool
- Viewing Artwork in Preview Mode and Outline Mode
- Understanding Tools for Transformation
- Working with Transparency
- Blending Mode and Opacity
- Opacity Mask
- Working with Text
- Adding text
- Normally
- Inside an Object
- Over a Path
- Formatting Character and Paragraph
- Tab setting
- Text Wrapping
- Working with Glyphs
- Threading Text
- Converting Text to Paths
- Working with Images
- Placing
- Tracing
- Masking
- Working with Links Palette
- Working with Symbols
- Tools for Adjusting Symbol’s Properties
- Creating New Symbols
- Working with Gradient
- Applying
- Modifying and Creating
- Working with Mesh
- Blending Objects
- Blend Tool
- Specifying Options
- Releasing
- Cutting Vector Objects
- Tools for Cutting
- Eraser
- Knife
- Scissor
- Pathfinder Palette
- Applying Illustrator Effects
- Using Graphic Style Library
- Defining new Style
- Working with Appearance Palette
- Understanding Difference between Effects and Filters
- Analyzing Templates
- Preparing Files for Printing
- Creating Registration Marks
- Creating Crop Marks
- Saving as PDF
- Exporting Illustrator files to other file formats
ASSIGNMENTS FOR ILLUSTRATOR
- Creating Vector Drawings
- Visiting Card
- ID Cards
- Brochures
- Ads / Flyers
- Magazine Covers
- Certificates
- Hoardings
- CD / DVD Labels
- Setting double side / Folding Works
- Creating Realistic Objects with Mesh
INTRODUCTION TO ADOBE PREMIERE PRO 👈🏽
- Introduction to post production
- Concepts of editing & Compositing
- Linear & Linear editing
- Editing tools & software
- Editing software
- Rough cutting
- Rhythmic editing
- Speed, duration & Timing
- File formats
- Tools & Menu
- Crop, Slide, Roll
- Creation of cultist
- Video effects
- Video transitions
- Working with audio
- Exporting the video
- Concepts of effects
- Plug-ins
- Working with images
- Titles
- Scroll & Crawl
- Working with animations
- Keying & other compositing methods
- How to work in film industry
- Difference between old and new movies
- Techniques used in old & new movies
ASSIGNMENTS FOR PREMEIERE PRO
- Video editing & Rendering
- Audio synchronization
- Adding video effects & filters
- Editing A movie trailer
- Title work
INTRODUCTION TO ADOBE AFTER EFFECTS 👈🏽
- Introduction to After Effects
- What is After Effects?
- Who uses After Effects?
- Getting started with After Effects
- Interface overview
- Importing Assets into After Effects
- Supported file formats
- Importing images and video
- Importing audio
- Organizing assets in the Project panel
- Creating Compositions
- What is a composition?
- Creating a new composition
- Composition settings
- Working with multiple compositions
- Basic Animation Techniques
- Keyframes
- Animating properties
- Animation presets
- Easing and interpolation
- Effects and Presets
- Applying effects to layers
- Using presets
- Customizing effects
- Working with adjustment layers
- Working with Text
- Creating text layers
- Text formatting
- Animating text
- Text presets
- Basic Masking Techniques
- Creating masks
- Editing masks
- Masking effects
- Rendering and Exporting
- Previewing your work
- Rendering options
- Exporting for various formats
- Output modules
- Tips and Tricks
- Keyboard shortcuts
- Workflow best practices
- Troubleshooting common issues
- Useful resources
ADVANCED TECHNIQUES IN AFTER EFFECTS 👈🏽
- Review of After Effects Basics
- Recap of the interface and basic animation techniques
- Best practices for organizing projects and compositions
- Advanced Animation Techniques
- Expressions
- Motion graphics principles
- Advanced keyframing techniques
- Character animation
- 3D Compositing
- 3D space and cameras
- Working with lights
- Creating 3D objects
- 3D text and extrusion
- Visual Effects
- Green screen and compositing
- Particle systems
- Advanced masking and rotoscoping
- Motion tracking
- Advanced Motion Graphics
- Shape layers and vector graphics
- Kinetic typography
- Infographics and data visualization
- Explainer videos
- Color Correction and Grading
- Color theory and terminology
- Color correction techniques
- Advanced color grading
- Using LUTs and color presets
INTRODUCTION TO DAVINCI RESOLVE 👈🏽
- Introduction to DaVinci Resolve
- What is DaVinci Resolve?
- Who uses DaVinci Resolve?
- Getting started with DaVinci Resolve
- Interface overview
- Importing and Organizing Media
- Supported file formats
- Importing media
- Organizing media in the Media Pool
- Creating Smart Bins
- Editing Techniques
- Creating a new project
- Basic editing tools and functions
- Timeline tools and functions
- Working with multiple timelines
- Color Correction and Grading
- Color theory and terminology
- Color wheels and curves
- Primary and secondary corrections
- Using LUTs and color presets
- Audio Editing and Mixing
- Editing audio in DaVinci Resolve
- Mixing audio with keyframes
- Using audio effects and EQ
- Synchronizing audio and video
- Text and Graphics
- Adding titles and lower thirds
- Creating text animation
- Working with Fusion titles
- Creating and importing graphics
- Effects and Transitions
- Applying effects to clips and tracks
- Using transitions
- Creating and modifying effects
- Working with OpenFX plugins
- Exporting and Delivering Projects
- Previewing your work
- Rendering options
- Exporting for various formats
- Output settings and presets
- Tips and Tricks
- Keyboard shortcuts
- Workflow best practices
- Troubleshooting common issues
- Useful resources
ADVANCED TECHNIQUES IN DAVINCI RESOLVE 👈🏽
- Review of DaVinci Resolve Basics
- Recap of the interface and basic editing, color correction, and audio techniques
- Best practices for organizing projects and media
- Advanced Editing Techniques
- Multicam editing
- Editing with proxies
- Advanced timeline management
- Editing workflows for different genres (e.g. narrative, documentary, music video)
- Advanced Color Correction and Grading
- Using the Color Match tool
- Advanced secondary corrections
- Color grading for different genres (e.g. drama, comedy, horror)
- Working with HDR and wide color gamut footage
- Fusion and Visual Effects
- Using the Fusion page for advanced compositing and motion graphics
- Creating 2D and 3D animations
- Creating visual effects using node-based compositing
- Keying and green screen techniques
- Audio Post-Production
- Working with Fair light audio
- Advanced audio mixing techniques
- Surround sound and immersive audio
- Using audio restoration tools
INTRODUCTION TO BLENDER 👈🏽
- What is Blender?
- Who uses Blender?
- Getting started with Blender
- Interface overview
- 3D Modeling
- Basic modeling tools and functions
- Using modifiers
- Creating and working with meshes
- Modeling workflows for different genres (e.g. character, environment, product design)
- Materials and Textures
- Understanding materials and textures
- Applying textures to objects
- Creating materials using the node editor
- Working with image textures and procedural textures
- Lighting and Rendering
- Understanding lighting in 3D
- Creating and modifying lights
- Setting up a camera and rendering images
- Rendering workflows for different genres (e.g. still images, animations, visual effects)
ADVANCED TECHNIQUES IN BLENDER 👈🏽
- Advanced 3D modelling, animation, and compositing techniques using Blender
- Creating visual effects and motion graphics using Blender and After Effects
- Animation
- Basic animation tools and functions
- Keyframe animation techniques
- Using the graph editor
- Working with armatures and rigging
- Physics and Simulations
- Using physics simulations (e.g. cloth, fluid, particles)
- Understanding physics properties and settings
- Creating simulations for different genres (e.g. visual effects, product design, architecture)
- Compositing and Post-Production
- Using the compositor
- Compositing techniques for color correction and grading
- Adding visual effects and graphics
- Working with the video sequence editor
- Tips and Tricks
- Keyboard shortcuts
- Workflow best practices
- Troubleshooting common issues
- Useful resources
PORTFOLIO DEVELOPMENT 👈🏽
- Creating a motion graphics portfolio
- Reviewing and refining projects from the course
FINAL PROJECT AND PRESENTATION 👈🏽
- Completing a final motion graphics project
- Presenting and reviewing final projects with the class
EXIT PROFILE
Exit Profile 👈🏽
- Animator
- Art Director
- Concept Artist
- Compositor
- Coordinator
- Designer
CAREER PATH
Career Path 👈🏽
- Animator
- Art Director
- Concept Artist
- Compositor
- Coordinator
- Designer
- Creative Director
- Director
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★ ADMG (G-TEC Certificate)
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