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Animation for my video
UnlikelySalsero [Avatar]
Newbie Joined: Apr 24, 2012 12:50 Messages: 45 Offline
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I looked around the DirectorZone site, but I'm looking for suggestions since I didn't find what I need.

I'm not even sure this forum is the right place, but so may regulars are so helpful, I decided to give it a shot.

I want to create what seems like a simple animation in my instructional video but I really don't know where to start. I'm a very experienced user of Excel, Word, PP and other business apps, plus a software developer, so links/ideas/direction is really what I'm looking for.

In my head I see 4 words, dropping almost like tetris pieces, one on top of each other. I'd like to control the timing, because I'm doing voice overs explaining a concept that builds in layers.

But rather than just words, I'd like each word to be "contained" in a rectangle or puzzle piece, so they all build like a layer cake or maybe a vertical puzzle. (All four layers build on each other.)

PD 10 has worked VERY well for me building my first 13 videos for my series, now I want to upgrade some visuals.

All ideas welcomed!



PD 12 - 12.0.2930.0
Windows 8 (64 bit)
16 GB RAM
James Dotson
Senior Contributor Location: Tennessee Joined: Aug 24, 2009 20:40 Messages: 3066 Offline
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If the graphics are static other than moving down the page, create the words as images in a photo editing program and import into PD. Place them on the time line and open them each, one at a time, with the PiP Designer (modify button). You will want to create a motion path. Save the motion path and use it for the others, changing as needed.

It may take a few tries to get the final layout perfect. I'm sure PDToots on YouTube has a video covering this, but I don't have any specific link. __________________________________
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ynotfish
Senior Contributor Location: N.S.W. Australia Joined: May 08, 2009 02:06 Messages: 9977 Offline
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Hi Unlikely -

Maybe you're thinking of something like the thing attached. It was made using graphics files (not in Title Designer), just as Jaimesque suggested.

Yes - you can control the timing & placement.

Some PDtoots tutorials that might help you are:

http://youtu.be/4gPt7y6ipo0
http://youtu.be/6OLKfRILqBM
http://youtu.be/crgp9mjWvl4
http://youtu.be/exuj2dhRZjY
http://youtu.be/vOCG8PbBHM0

It's all about keyframes!

Cheers - Tony

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Cranston
Senior Contributor Location: USA Joined: Aug 17, 2007 02:26 Messages: 1667 Offline
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Quote: I'd like each word to be "contained" in a rectangle or puzzle piece, so they all build like a layer cake or maybe a vertical puzzle. (All four layers build on each other.)

Hi UnlikelySalsero,
Perhaps this might also be an option? Using prepared images/text with the 3D Like cube effect in Title Designer.



Original tutorial here.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fjDToL23h3c
New improved/advanced tutorial (may be) coming soon.

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UnlikelySalsero [Avatar]
Newbie Joined: Apr 24, 2012 12:50 Messages: 45 Offline
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Quote: Hi Unlikely -

Maybe you're thinking of something like the thing attached. It was made using graphics files (not in Title Designer), just as Jaimesque suggested.

Yes - you can control the timing & placement.

Some PDtoots tutorials that might help you are:

http://youtu.be/4gPt7y6ipo0
http://youtu.be/6OLKfRILqBM
http://youtu.be/crgp9mjWvl4
http://youtu.be/exuj2dhRZjY
http://youtu.be/vOCG8PbBHM0

It's all about keyframes!

Cheers - Tony

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Alright! I knew the team here was great, this is just another example.

Now that I know it can be done, I'll do the legwork to figure out the details I've missed.

Your example is darned close, so that's what I needed to fill in the blanks in my experiences.

Love this group.

BTW - Part of the reason I purchased PD10 was this group! Nothing beats having a growing community when working with software that has depth. Few know everything, but the expertise among this group is EXCELLENT.

THANKS!!

Don

PS: I'll post the results when I'm finished, so others can take advantage of what I've learned. PD 12 - 12.0.2930.0
Windows 8 (64 bit)
16 GB RAM
UnlikelySalsero [Avatar]
Newbie Joined: Apr 24, 2012 12:50 Messages: 45 Offline
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Quote: <Snip>
Hi UnlikelySalsero,
Perhaps this might also be an option? Using prepared images/text with the 3D Like cube effect in Title Designer.

<snip>: YouTube example removed (see original message above) </end Snip >

Original tutorial here.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fjDToL23h3c
New improved/advanced tutorial (may be) coming soon.



This cube is not right for my current puzzle graphic, but it's a great idea and I love having this in my back pocket for future use.

A great tutorial, and interesting to see people taking a built-in tool and finding alternate uses for it. Very smart/clever!

Thanks for creating/sharing!

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