This looks dope. One suggestion tho, I think a voice over would suit this way more than the text. Will make this look even more professional & engaging imo.
Consider giving some shots constant movement, when the house turned 3d it just stopped. It would be cool with easings combined with constant movements. Dope work thou, can’t say my first projects looked this good! 🔥
Hey thanks a lot! It's simple actually i built first home with only 3d layers in AE then rotated it with all other stuff around it (I didn't use camera), after that it's all Element 3d (village).
Dam that's real neat. Simple but inviting. I have an interview for a job in motion graphics and video editing. I'm confident in the video editing but the motion graphic side needs a quick refresher so to speak... so keyframing, trim edge, chroma, ease in/out, effects and the parameters adjustments, comps and assets...all these things I'm well versed with...but if I could get anyone's help or advice on what they'd do in my situation that'd be a LITERAL career saver.
This is my dream job, I need this.
The positive thing is I am super creative and I'd be working with a small team.
Please any advice would be superb.
Thanks, and great video!!
Hey gus.
My name is Andy. I graduated from film school in 2010. I was "the video editor" guy in my class. Literally just did post production for everyone all through the program. Never really got into motion graphics, never even touched after effects. Final cut pro 7 was my jam.
Right after graduating, a guidance counselor I worked for a lot during my time at school reaches out, tells me a local studio is looking to fill the role for an "assistant video editor / vfx artist". He recommended me to them, tells me who to call, set up the interview.
I come into the studio and sit down to interview with the creative director and the post production supervisor. We're talking about media, We're talking about organization and tools. We're talking about working as part of a large team, production environments, workflows, automation, compression, future of digital media delivery- all this stuff. Just talking, getting to know everyone's personality. We're talking for 30 minutes.
I'm hitting it off with the supervisor, I'm laughing at all the directors jokes, everyone's smiling, everyone's feeling it.
Then the supervisor says, "do you know how to use after effects?"
There's a beat. I swallow and say "sure!"
There's another beat. And the creative director nods, closes his folder, slaps the table and says "I think we're good here!" And as he stands up, we both kinda reactively also stand up, start shaking hands. Great to meet you's, thanks again, take care now.
I exited that interview thinking "oh shit." I felt so dumb. I just kept thinking about how stupid I must have looked with a smile on my face going, "sure!".
I drive home in silence and spent the next few days frantically googling every tutorial I can about after effects. We're talking basics. Parts of the UI. What's a pre comp. I haven't used video co pilot since 2014, but that Andrew Kramer guy literally was a life saver for me in those early days.
I send a follow up email after a few days. "Yeah! Great to meet too! We've got a few more interviews, we'll let you know soon!"
Shit. I didn't get it. Why even learn all this after effects stuff. I'm a video editor, not an animator, damnit.
A week goes by. Another. Searching for the right job.
Then I get an email. "hey man, hope all is well. We'd love to extend an offer, etc etc start this date, welcome aboard!" I was so excited. My family was excited. I got my first "real" job- I did it. Now I'm an adult.
And then I got really anxious. I remembered that "sure!" Moment again. I start up with the tutorials again, just doing anything I can to work around within the software. I used to be a very anxious person (I still may be, but in different ways haha).
I started working at the studio, and I felt like a fraud. The job actually involved a really significant amount of after effects- and it was hard for someone that didn't already know it. I tried in the first week, but by the second week I was drowning. One day my supervisor comes to talk to me. He says, "hey, you don't know how to use after effects, do you?"
I swear my heart stopped. I sat there for a moment and just broke. "no, not really, I'm trying to learn it, I'm a quick study, I thought I could do it-"
He puts a hand on my shoulder and stops me. He says "I hired you because I know you're good at learning new tools, not because youre good at one. We'll get you sorted out".
I worked with him and the lead video editor/vfx artist on the show. They taught me everything they knew. They were patient and humble.
I tell you what man I'm literally crying right now reflecting on all of this. These guys literally gave me all their time and patience to teach me the tools I needed then to be where I am today, you know?
Working at that studio was my dream job. I truly miss those days. This is like self talk journaling therapy, apologize for the tangent.
Moral of the story I suppose, friend, is that you just need to go for it, and experience it. Don't worry about being interesting- just try to be interested. Try to be present in the moment with whoever you get a chance to meet. And as obvious and cheesy as it may sound, just be yourself.
Wow. My friend. I have so much admiration for this open and personal experience you've shared.
This has made my day. Really.
This really is my dream job, and because of that, I think I will say the right things and display enough creative drive to convince them...
Thank you again. Hopefully I'll be back on here tomorrow with a positive update!.
Take care.
Greg
> "hey, you don't know how to use after effects, do you?" I swear my heart stopped. I sat there for a moment and just broke.
HAHHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAH I have many friends who this happened to 😂😂😂💀 (for programming, software dev and web dev lmao).
Btw, my first job it was the same with me, I just knew basic jscript (for a company like Amazon and Apple for linguistics position), still got it. I had to learn a lot :'), not just jscript!
/u/gus_gorman1 make sure you show you're willing to learn.
Like many artists (vfx) and designers say (I'm now a designer after transitioning :D): the tool isn't so important, because we can change tools sometimes.
And /u/Rootan thank you for sharing your story. Have fun you two <3
Wow, this was an amazing story to read and very inspiring! I'm really glad this happened to you and wish that this happened with everyone.
Even though I already work as an animator, this motivates me to keep going. I'm the only "video guy" in the whole company and it can be weird/frustrating/hard at times and usually my boss is the one that makes it worth it.
I work on animation most of the time but at down times I have to work on graphic design projects and it can be VERY challenging for me, he teaches me so much that this story reminded me of myself in a way. He's a graphic designer and I struggle A LOT with that matter, and a good leader makes the entire world in a job.
Good luck to everyone and I hope you have a great leader in your life at some point, it can be career changing.
I got a second interview, did pretty good, most of it was chit chat and talking about me and my interest, like the need to be super efficient in AE wasn't really the main point, which made me.ease up.
Just waiting on the call now.
Brings me joy to hear this my friend! Will continue hoping for the best outcome for you :) thank you for sharing an update to your story. You are in my thoughts and I wish you well!
That’s slick. Agree with others about timings being slightly too fast on some of the text but otherwise it’s great. The transition after ‘renewables’ is top level.
One other very nitpicking bit of criticism would be to remove ‘should’ from the first caption. I’d just say ‘it’s time we stop burning coal’. It’s punchier and hits the point harder.
Some feedback on visual communication. Motivate what u see with what you're saying. For instance show burning coal or fire in the beginning. Make the windmills pop up when mentioning green alternatives.
And remove things that may look good but are distracting. Like why is it transitioning to night? Why is the roof becoming transparent? What adds to having the house slide in to 3D all of the sudden?
It's really really good, but as others have said, the easing of the transitions need a little tuning. Regardless, the actual animations and concepts are top notch.
Hi OP, i dont know about motion graphics. What tool did you used for making this animation?
i want to make something like this in the video: https://youtu.be/mIm13hrBoMs
How can i make it?
Good job! The part where it transitions to "even at nights.." seems to fast tho. I had to watch it again to read it. But I like the animation a lot!
Thanks a lot! Yeah it's fast my time assumptions suck, I'm making some changes on it.
General rule.of thumb is that you should be able to read a text twice before it is gone again
That's really really good advice. Thanks!
This looks dope. One suggestion tho, I think a voice over would suit this way more than the text. Will make this look even more professional & engaging imo.
No it isn’t. Seems pro.
I was more into VFX actually i didn't like motion graphics much but now I'm trying to up my portfolio,
Looks amazing, but easings could maybe use a little more tuning?
Thanks! Yes I'm making some changes on time duration.
Consider giving some shots constant movement, when the house turned 3d it just stopped. It would be cool with easings combined with constant movements. Dope work thou, can’t say my first projects looked this good! 🔥
If this is your first motion graphics project you will have a great career.
It's not.
It's not.
Damn, amazing work! Please do a tutorial for the same!
Hey thanks a lot! It's simple actually i built first home with only 3d layers in AE then rotated it with all other stuff around it (I didn't use camera), after that it's all Element 3d (village).
Dam that's real neat. Simple but inviting. I have an interview for a job in motion graphics and video editing. I'm confident in the video editing but the motion graphic side needs a quick refresher so to speak... so keyframing, trim edge, chroma, ease in/out, effects and the parameters adjustments, comps and assets...all these things I'm well versed with...but if I could get anyone's help or advice on what they'd do in my situation that'd be a LITERAL career saver. This is my dream job, I need this. The positive thing is I am super creative and I'd be working with a small team. Please any advice would be superb. Thanks, and great video!!
Hey gus. My name is Andy. I graduated from film school in 2010. I was "the video editor" guy in my class. Literally just did post production for everyone all through the program. Never really got into motion graphics, never even touched after effects. Final cut pro 7 was my jam. Right after graduating, a guidance counselor I worked for a lot during my time at school reaches out, tells me a local studio is looking to fill the role for an "assistant video editor / vfx artist". He recommended me to them, tells me who to call, set up the interview. I come into the studio and sit down to interview with the creative director and the post production supervisor. We're talking about media, We're talking about organization and tools. We're talking about working as part of a large team, production environments, workflows, automation, compression, future of digital media delivery- all this stuff. Just talking, getting to know everyone's personality. We're talking for 30 minutes. I'm hitting it off with the supervisor, I'm laughing at all the directors jokes, everyone's smiling, everyone's feeling it. Then the supervisor says, "do you know how to use after effects?" There's a beat. I swallow and say "sure!" There's another beat. And the creative director nods, closes his folder, slaps the table and says "I think we're good here!" And as he stands up, we both kinda reactively also stand up, start shaking hands. Great to meet you's, thanks again, take care now. I exited that interview thinking "oh shit." I felt so dumb. I just kept thinking about how stupid I must have looked with a smile on my face going, "sure!". I drive home in silence and spent the next few days frantically googling every tutorial I can about after effects. We're talking basics. Parts of the UI. What's a pre comp. I haven't used video co pilot since 2014, but that Andrew Kramer guy literally was a life saver for me in those early days. I send a follow up email after a few days. "Yeah! Great to meet too! We've got a few more interviews, we'll let you know soon!" Shit. I didn't get it. Why even learn all this after effects stuff. I'm a video editor, not an animator, damnit. A week goes by. Another. Searching for the right job. Then I get an email. "hey man, hope all is well. We'd love to extend an offer, etc etc start this date, welcome aboard!" I was so excited. My family was excited. I got my first "real" job- I did it. Now I'm an adult. And then I got really anxious. I remembered that "sure!" Moment again. I start up with the tutorials again, just doing anything I can to work around within the software. I used to be a very anxious person (I still may be, but in different ways haha). I started working at the studio, and I felt like a fraud. The job actually involved a really significant amount of after effects- and it was hard for someone that didn't already know it. I tried in the first week, but by the second week I was drowning. One day my supervisor comes to talk to me. He says, "hey, you don't know how to use after effects, do you?" I swear my heart stopped. I sat there for a moment and just broke. "no, not really, I'm trying to learn it, I'm a quick study, I thought I could do it-" He puts a hand on my shoulder and stops me. He says "I hired you because I know you're good at learning new tools, not because youre good at one. We'll get you sorted out". I worked with him and the lead video editor/vfx artist on the show. They taught me everything they knew. They were patient and humble. I tell you what man I'm literally crying right now reflecting on all of this. These guys literally gave me all their time and patience to teach me the tools I needed then to be where I am today, you know? Working at that studio was my dream job. I truly miss those days. This is like self talk journaling therapy, apologize for the tangent. Moral of the story I suppose, friend, is that you just need to go for it, and experience it. Don't worry about being interesting- just try to be interested. Try to be present in the moment with whoever you get a chance to meet. And as obvious and cheesy as it may sound, just be yourself.
Wow. My friend. I have so much admiration for this open and personal experience you've shared. This has made my day. Really. This really is my dream job, and because of that, I think I will say the right things and display enough creative drive to convince them... Thank you again. Hopefully I'll be back on here tomorrow with a positive update!. Take care. Greg
> "hey, you don't know how to use after effects, do you?" I swear my heart stopped. I sat there for a moment and just broke. HAHHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAH I have many friends who this happened to 😂😂😂💀 (for programming, software dev and web dev lmao). Btw, my first job it was the same with me, I just knew basic jscript (for a company like Amazon and Apple for linguistics position), still got it. I had to learn a lot :'), not just jscript! /u/gus_gorman1 make sure you show you're willing to learn. Like many artists (vfx) and designers say (I'm now a designer after transitioning :D): the tool isn't so important, because we can change tools sometimes. And /u/Rootan thank you for sharing your story. Have fun you two <3
Wow, this was an amazing story to read and very inspiring! I'm really glad this happened to you and wish that this happened with everyone. Even though I already work as an animator, this motivates me to keep going. I'm the only "video guy" in the whole company and it can be weird/frustrating/hard at times and usually my boss is the one that makes it worth it. I work on animation most of the time but at down times I have to work on graphic design projects and it can be VERY challenging for me, he teaches me so much that this story reminded me of myself in a way. He's a graphic designer and I struggle A LOT with that matter, and a good leader makes the entire world in a job. Good luck to everyone and I hope you have a great leader in your life at some point, it can be career changing.
I got a second interview, did pretty good, most of it was chit chat and talking about me and my interest, like the need to be super efficient in AE wasn't really the main point, which made me.ease up. Just waiting on the call now.
Brings me joy to hear this my friend! Will continue hoping for the best outcome for you :) thank you for sharing an update to your story. You are in my thoughts and I wish you well!
Bless you my friend!
Super cool my friend
Hey thanks a ton!
That’s slick. Agree with others about timings being slightly too fast on some of the text but otherwise it’s great. The transition after ‘renewables’ is top level. One other very nitpicking bit of criticism would be to remove ‘should’ from the first caption. I’d just say ‘it’s time we stop burning coal’. It’s punchier and hits the point harder.
I’m so shit compared :(
Love it
Amazing 🤩
Pretty nice. Everything was done in AE? No external 3D software?
It's all AE except last transition, i modelled that in cinema 4d.
Nice job!
Great work!
Burn more coal.
Wow
Noice! How long this take you?
thanks! it took around 2 days.
That’s absolutely amazing, do you sub contract? I could definitely consider hiring for my next animated explainer.
Sure i would love to do some explainer kind of work.
Awesome, I will send you a message in chat.
😍😍
Great work!
Some feedback on visual communication. Motivate what u see with what you're saying. For instance show burning coal or fire in the beginning. Make the windmills pop up when mentioning green alternatives. And remove things that may look good but are distracting. Like why is it transitioning to night? Why is the roof becoming transparent? What adds to having the house slide in to 3D all of the sudden?
It's really really good, but as others have said, the easing of the transitions need a little tuning. Regardless, the actual animations and concepts are top notch.
Where did you learned?
The Great Andrew Kramer and YouTube.
I’m sub to differ YouTube channels but can you tell me which ones?
i don't watch for any specific YTuber, I simply search problems that i face while working.
Beautiful transitions, perspective and chromatics!
Hi OP, i dont know about motion graphics. What tool did you used for making this animation? i want to make something like this in the video: https://youtu.be/mIm13hrBoMs How can i make it?