Creating a Sci-Fi UI with Trapcode Form in After Effects
Learn to make sci-fi fictional user interface (FUI) for a spaceship using After Effects with the Trapcode Form plugin for amazing particle animation. Software required: After Effects CC.
What you'll learn
In this course, you'll make sci-fi fictional user interface (FUI) for a spaceship using After Effects with the Trapcode Form plugin for amazing particle animation. First, you'll use Form to create the wavy line of an oscilloscope. You'll use Quick Maps in Form to make a planet materialize out of a field of particles, scan for life over that planet, and have those particles replaced by an alien. Finally, you'll learn how to use custom particles in Form and expressions to add more details to the user interface. After following along with this After Effects tutorial, you'll understand some key concepts for creating your own fictional user interfaces. Software required: After Effects CC.
Table of contents
- Make the Oscilloscope Using Trapcode Form 9m
- Make a Planet out of Particles, Using Form and an Obj File 4m
- Make the Planet Materialize Out of a Field of Particles Using Quick Maps in Form 4m
- Scan for Life Over the Planet with Advanced Quick Map Techniques 13m
- Make an Alien Creature Appear Using Custom Quick Maps in Form 9m
- Adding More Animation to the User Interface 12m
About the author
Feeding his obsession with film making since he was 13 years old, Evan has built a mountain of industry experience from working on things like 300, Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow, and South Park. Before that, he fed his obsession by devoting his time to learning, and earned a degree in film from NYU, as well as a MFA from CalArts in Experimental Animation. It’s safe to say your creative education is in good hands! As he continues expanding his passion for telling stories, let Evan help yo... more