One great way to learn is to emulate work you like!
The problem solving of trying to achieve a particular result will help you learn your tools by using them in new ways.
For motion graphics, there are plenty of really cool open title sequences from movies and TV shows that are good choices for this exercise.
You can follow along with this walkthrough, or just watch and get ideas for your own titles.
In this video from motionvfx, you’ll learn about:
- 01:42 – Main Title Material
- 04:52 – Main Text Bevel
- 06:21 – Lighting Setup
- 06:58 – Render Setup
- 08:29 – Main Bevel Material
- 09:40 – Materials
- 10:30 – Abstract Background
- 14:51 – Quantumania Subtitle
- 19:05 – Subtitle Animation
- 23:07 – Energy Outline Effect
- 27:25 – Lens Flare
- 29:35 – Additional Effects
Gedaly is the Founder and Lead Educator of DVResolve.com and is Blackmagic Design Certified Master Trainer. He’s edited commercials for major brands and has done color & VFX for independent films. He consults on post-production workflow and creating online education. Gedaly is the co-founder of Working.Actor, a former marketing manager for large brands, and creates original film projects with his production company Razee.