Motion Graphics and Compositing - Project 3

               

22/10/2025 - 29/11/2025 / Project 3
ChenYuhan / 0378131
Motion Graphics and Compositing/ Bachelor of Design (Honours) in Creative Media / Taylors University
Project 3

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Instruction

2. Project 3

3. Reflection

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INSTRUCTIONS

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PROJECT 3

In this project, we need to combine the techniques and themes from Project 2 to create a relatively complete 15-30 second short dynamic graphic animation. I still chose the Stanley water glass used in Project 2 because I am already quite familiar with it. The first step is to create a storyboard.

Google Slides Link:

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1zhKotSgPTNtcM4bUb1mZ6frhaUOK40rnA7AAaqQ8qXc/edit?usp=sharing

Storyboard:

Fig. 1.1, Water Cup Dynamics, week 11 (2025/12/01)

I didn't want to just introduce one product; I wanted to showcase more classic styles to demonstrate the diversity of the Stanley brand. So, I started by collecting classic styles in various colors.

Fig. 1.2, Pre-synthetic transition, week 11 (2025/12/01)

Creating transitions was one of the more complex aspects of the creative process. I experimented with three different types of transitions: bar transitions, circular transitions, and triangular arrow transitions, to enrich the expressiveness.

Fig. 1.3, Circular transition composition, week 11 (2025/12/01)

Fig. 1.4, parent-child set link, week 11 (2025/12/01)

This part creates the parent set, so all subsets will follow the parent set, reducing a lot of work.

Fig. 1.5, Triangle transition, week 11 (2025/12/01)

Final Outcome:

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REFLECTION

Experiences:

Working on this animation, I learned how to showcase a brand's diversity by featuring multiple classic styles. I experimented with different transition types like bars, circles, and triangles to make the animation more visually appealing. Also, I explored the parent-child set link to streamline the animation process.

Observations:

Creating smooth and engaging transitions proved challenging. Some transitions felt clunky or didn't effectively lead into the next scene. Balancing the need for variety with maintaining a cohesive visual style required careful consideration. I also found that managing multiple elements in the parent-child set can be tricky.

Findings:

Findings:

I discovered that using a variety of transition techniques can significantly enhance the expressiveness of a short animation. The parent-child set link is a huge time-saver for complex animations. Most importantly, planning and storyboarding are crucial for a smooth and efficient workflow.

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