lpsSep 30, 2024

#askfedi #design #motiondesign

Hi All,

Does anyone have any advice for a good path to follow for an experienced video editor/promo producer to get serious about becoming a legit designer?

I'm referring to a professional path that doesn't require a complete traditional education, but significantly more than simply principles of design.

The goal being to focus on being a serious Motion Designer which in my estimation requires a foundation in "real" design. Am I misguided?

#aftereffects

Show threadCardozographSep 30, 2024
@lps I don’t have any quick tips, but I’m on a similar path: from motion graphics for news/docs to motion design for marketing & training in tech companies, striving for a role in UX motion design.Maybe we can compare notes?
Show threadlpsSep 30, 2024

@cardozo That would be great:)

When it comes to Marketing/Training in tech companies, in my experience, Design systems such as #Figma / #Penpot are used heavily. So having a working knowledge of those types of software would be very helpful IMHO.

This isn't advice, but something I'd like to bounce off anyone following this thread.

Should Motion Designers of any kind be learning #Unreal ? It seems like the world is shifting in that direction.

Show threadCardozographOct 1, 2024
@lps I think that must depend on your client base/employer. Since leaving broadcast graphics, I've worked at companies making tools for programmers, & they almost never need 3D at all.
But I've seen small production companies get into virtual production. Unreal looks fun as heck but unless I want to get a job in games it's a nice-to-have so far in Silicon Valley.
Show threadlps

@cardozo Yeah, I see your point. I guess if I was working in Sports/Live graphics, it would be a must, but I'm not.

I think that #AE will be king for a long time and if I need 3D integration I'll stick with #blender and #evee

Oct 1, 2024 at 1:54amWeb
Show threadCardozographOct 1, 2024
@lps Nice! I've been getting into ThreeJS in order to put my 3D stuff on the web more easily. Now, for 2D motion design on the web, I'm really interested in playing with Rive. It's made by former Flash devs who wanted small, animated vector files and some ability to add interactivity.
Show threadlpsOct 1, 2024

@cardozo Rive looks really cool! I don't know much about it but saw some videos popping up on #YT by popular AE trainers, this case #JakeinMotion

https://youtu.be/cdvLtrSwOPo

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Show threadlpsOct 1, 2024
@cardozo you're killing me, now I need to learn it as well, ha ha!
Show threadCardozographOct 1, 2024
@lps well. the learning curve for animation is pretty low, especially fir an after effects artist! And it’s still early so don’t stress!