Transformation Motion Graphics in Maya and After Effects
In this tutorial, we will learn how to create an animated robotic title sequence. Software required: Maya 2011, Photoshop CS5, Illustrator CS5, After Effects CS5.
What you'll learn
In this tutorial, we will learn how to create an animated robotic title sequence. Throughout these lessons, we will use a combination of Maya, After Effects, and Photoshop to do everything from the modeling, animating, texturing, lighting, and rendering of an animated title sequence. By the end of this tutorial, you'll have an understanding of the knowledge required to create a robotic title sequence from start to finish. Software required: Maya 2011, Photoshop CS5, Illustrator CS5, After Effects CS5.
Table of contents
- Creating Simple 3D Text from Illustrator 10m
- Deconstructing the Logo 12m
- Modeling the Inside of the Letters 13m
- UV Mapping and Texturing 18m
- Blocking in the Animation 29m
- Adding Detail into the Animation 24m
- Adding Finishing Touches to the Animation 17m
- Setting up Render Layers and Passes 3m
- Setting up the Lighting 15m
- Final Compositing of the Sequence 16m
About the author
Hao Cui was born in Beijing, China, but he grew up in Scotland in a small coastal town named St. Andrews. He moved to the United States when he was 13 years old. At age 22, he graduated from Otis College of Art and Design, majoring in digital media. He then began his career as a freelance Maya animator. Since then, he has worked on numerous projects, ranging from movie titles to TV commercials. He was also working with thatgamecompany for two years, during which he art directed the games flOw PS... more