Audrey Gracia Djohari / 0348120
Information Design
Bachelor of Design (Hons) in Creative Media / Taylor’s University
Information Design
Bachelor of Design (Hons) in Creative Media / Taylor’s University
Practicals & Exercises
JUMP LINKS
- Practicals
- Exercise 1: Quantify & Visualize Data
- Exercise 2: L.A.T.C.H
- Exercise 3: Kinetic Typography (Week 2 Exercises)
- Exercise 3: Kinetic Typography (P!nk Lyrics Video)
- Exercise 4: Motion Chart
- Exercise 5: Vector/Character Animation
- Feedback & Reflection
INSTRUCTION
PRACTICALS
Motion Graphic
Motion Graphics means Graphics in Movement.
Composition: Graphics + Typography
Animation: Movement + Rythm
- Steps in making Motion Graphic
Step 1: Write a Script That Tells a Story.
Step 2: Storyboard While You Brainstorm the Visual Treatment.
Step 3: Take Your Storyboards into Design.
Step 4: Animate the Final Designs.
- Storyboard for Motion Graphics: Sequence of sketches provide visual reference for key scenes.
Figure xx: Storyboards Example
- Previsualization: Visual script→ Breakdown (scenes+running times)
- Create Moodboard: Organize inspiration & references
Figure xx: How to determine a Visual Style
Example:
WEEK 2 (1/2):
- Animation vs. Motion Graphics
- Animation: images that create the illusion of movement.
- Motion Graphics: Not driven by storylines or characters. This art form focuses on the ability to move graphic elements, shapes, and text.
- Motion Graphic Animation
- Text Animation: kinetic typography
- Graphic Animation: graphic elements
- Chart Visualization
- Character Animation
- Kinetic Typography
- Word by word
- Animated paragraph/excerpts with Final Composition
Figure xx: Week 2 AE Demo
Figure xx: Week 2 AE Demo
- Use Rulers and Line Guides:
- Show Rulers: Command + A
- Choose grid and guide option < Title/option safe
- Helpful Tutorial Videos:
Figure xx: Text Animators in After Effects, by School of Motion, Youtube
Figure xx: Kinetic Typography in After Effects by Avnish Parker, Youtube
WEEK 3 (2/2):
Motion Graphic Chart
Figure xx: Motion Graphic Animation Chart
WEEK 4 (1/2):
Vector/ Character Animation
Vector/ Character Animation
- Create graphics in AI (Artboard resolution: 1920x1080)
- Select layers that intend to animate,
- Place them on separate layers.
- Import as composition to After Effects
- Basic Transform Properties: Position, Scale, Rotation.
Figure xx: Basic Effect
- Advanced: Bounce effects
Figure xx: Bounce Effect
EXERCISES
- Exercise 1: Quantify & Visualize Data
We were asked to do our first exercise, which is to find objects. We were to quantify (count) the chosen items and arrange the objects into a
presentable layout or chart. We needed to make sure the design was
aesthetically pleasing and the information was delivered
well.
Figure xx: Step-by-step Instruction
Requirements
The information must be presented as is. You are required to arrange the objects with relevant indicators written out with pens to help you visualize the quantity and data. Take a picture of the final assembly and upload into your Google Drive folder.
Process
I found these artificial leaves in my drawer. I usually used to
make art & crafts. The leaves vary in size, colors, and
quantity and Miss Anis said the objects I chose were okay. So I
started arranging them by following the step by step from the
instruction.
Figure xx: Data (Colorful Artificial Leaves), 01.04.2022
After I gathered the leaves, I organized them by color. There are 7 variations of color. After that, I arranged them from the biggest in size to the smallest. We were expected to submit our first exercise on Week 2 in Google Drive.
Figure xx: Data Sorting, 01.04.2022
Figure xx: Data Arranging, 01.04.2022
Figure xx: Visual Presentation of the Data, 01.04.2022
Final Outcome
Figure xx: Visual Presentation of the Data, 01.05.2022
I decided to create a radial-shaped infographic for the
colorful leaves. Here are the informations that I managed to
put in the design:
3 Sizes of the Leaves:
- Sizes: S, M, L
- 6 size S
- 11 size M
- 10 size L
7 Colors of the Leaves:
- Orange, Fuchsia, Red, Ocean Blue, Soft Pink, Dark Purple, Yellow
- 4 orange, 6 fuchsias, 3 red, 3 ocean blue, 3 soft pinks, 4 dark purple, 4 yellow
27 Leaves in Total
WEEK 2 (1/2):
- Exercise 2: L.A.T.C.H
Data Collection
Credits to Lili Chin
doggiedrawings.net for
the dog & cat illustrations. i retrieved all of them from Pinterest.
Figure xx: LATCH Data, 01.14.2022
Process
The Data shown in my L.A.T.C.H Infographic:
- Location: The 5 continents (Africa, America, Asia, Australia, Europe)
- Alphabetical: The continents are in alphabetical order.
- Time: Year of origin/acknowledgement of every cat/dog
- Category: Cat and Dog
- Hierarchy: Most popular cat/dog - Less popular cat/dog (distinguished by the color of the circles)
Figure xx: Progression Video, 01.17.2022
L.A.T.C.H Final Outcome
Figure xx: Final Outcome in JPG, 01.18.2022
Figure xx: Final Outcome in PDF, 01.18.2022
WEEK 2 (2/2):
- Exercise 3: Kinetic Typography
Week 2 Exercises
Figure xx, xx: Week 2 Exercise
- New < Null Object = Null object works like grouping. Drag the parent pick whip to the null object to insert the layers. By using Null Object we can edit a group of layers in a go. it's called parenting layers.
Figure xx: Null Object
- Open Audio's waveform to see the details of the gaps and where the audio starts.
- Text < Animate < Position/Opacity/Scale/etc = This is to animate the layers as text. This way, each letter can be animated one by one.
- Use Start & End when animating position/scale/opacity/etc to make the animation even more fun & dynamic.
- Keyframe Assistant < Easy Ease (Shortcut: F9)
- Animate < Blur
- Tracking = Animate < Tracking < Adjust Tracking Amount < Use Start Keyframe
- Create a Mask = Click the rectangle symbol at the top < change Mask Add to Substract.
- 3D = Add the 3D symbol (cube) < Transform
- Changing font color = Effects < Generate < Fill
Figure xx: Changing Font Color
- When everything's done, add Motion Blur
Figure xx: Motion Blur
Week 2 Exercise Outcomes
Figure xx: Kinetic Typography Exercise #1 Final
Outcome, 01.13.2022
Figure xx: Kinetic Typography Exercise #2 Final
Outcome, 01.13.2022
Kinetic Typography Group Project (So What - P!nk)
Group 4:
For this exercise, we have to animate a
lyrics video according to the music. We chose
to use the music that Mr. Martin gave: So What
- P!nk. We devided the lyrics for each members
to animate.
Figure xx: Lyrics Distribution, Group 4,
01.11.2022
After distributing the lyrics, we determined
the color palette for the whole lyrics
video:
Figure xx: Color Palette
1. Akira
https://www.dafont.com/akira-expanded.font
2. Bebas Neue
https://www.dafont.com/bebas-neue.font
- Masking
- Null Object
- Displacement Map (for the Glitch)
- Color Animation
- 3D Animation (Y & X Rotation)
- Kerning
- Text Animation: Opacity, Scale, Rotation, Position, etc.
Figure xx: Editing the Glitch using Displacement Map
Figure xx: Animating the Null Object
After I was done with my part, I also gathered all my group members' files and did the final compilation on Adobe Illustrator. It took me quite a long time, turns out compiling many files into AE is no easy task. It took me about 10 hours in total to finish it because there were some revision.
Figure xx: Group Files
Figure xx: Animating the Final Compilation
Kinetic Typography Final Outcomes
And here are the final animated lyrics I did. There are 3 parts:
Figure xx: Final Outcome - Part #1 (Audrey's Part), 01.19.2022
Figure xx: Final Outcome - Part #2 (Audrey's Part), 01.19.2022
Figure xx: Final Outcome - Part #3 (Audrey's Part), 01.19.2022
Figure xx: Final Outcome - Group Compilation, 01.19.2022
WEEK 3:
- Exercise 4: Motion Chart
Instruction
Assigned Chart: A
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/18sbnw4Qdk_lGpXZWIOww-tljvKXfW1PRq7BbEE5RVqU/edit?usp=sharing
Figure xx: Week 3 Individual Task
Motion Chart Final Outcome
Youtube Link: https://youtu.be/G0yjLLjpUUM
Figure xx: Donut Chart, 01.21.2022
WEEK 4:
- Exercise 5: Vector/Character Animation
Instruction
A, B, C or D
Assigned Type: A
Youtube Link: https://youtu.be/d3mnvcQHaFI
Figure xx: Vector/Character Animation Final Outcome, 01.30.2022
Tools & Effects I used:
- Null Object
- Transform
- Puppet Effects (Cat's tail & Human's Hand)
- Bounce (Using basic Transform Effects)
- Create < Create shapes from vector layers
- Adding Written Expression = Option + keyframe
- Wiggle Effect
- LoopOut ("continue" & "pingpong")
FEEDBACK
WEEK 1:Personal Feedback
(Exercise 1: Quantify Data) Miss Anis said my work was done well, and
the information was very clear. There was no revision.
WEEK 3:
Personal Feedback
(Exercise 2: L.A.T.C.H) Miss Anis said my work was nice. It's easy to
understand, and she said it had a clear design.
Group Feedback
(Kinetic Typography Group Project) Mr. Martin said it was a very nice work. But he suggested improving the "I got my rock moves" and adding the missing part so we could all get 5 marks. The art direction is consistent, the timing is nice, graphic is also nice.
REFLECTION
Experience
I really had fun doing the exercises and practicals, and I'm happy that I managed to finish all of the exercises even though there are so many of them. The first exercises (quantify data & LATCH) were very helpful in teaching me how to group and see data/information in the most effective ways, and how to arrange them. They sort of like an introduction to the whole idea of this module. And by doing Mr. Martin's practicals, I found new tricks that made everything easier in AE: null object & puppet tool. The kinetic typography was tiring but I can see why Mr. Martin wanted us to do it. It helped me a lot to figure things out in AE, so when I do the final project, I'm already familiar with the tools. The practicals really made me enjoy AI and AE even more.
Observations
I observed that as a designer, it's our job to be able to arrange information (even the most complicated ones) so the viewer can understand. It's so important to understand how to present something effectively and aesthetically at the same time. And I, as a designer, oftentimes ignore the importance of effective communication because I'm too busy thinking about the aesthetic.
Findings
I found chunking very interesting, it's literally applying psychology in design! I just found out about chunking in this module, which is funny because it is applied in many things in our life. I also found that how we deliver the information and how people will perceive it is crucial. Throughout this module, I kept being reminded to not ever let the aesthetic fail the information. And it helps a lot. I also found that I became more and more comfortable when designing in AE and AI.
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