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One of my goals for 2025 was to explore new design skills and tools, especially within motion design. This past month, I took time to learn interactive motion through Rive. From hover animations to dynamic transitions, interactive motion is becoming more prevalent than ever and Rive is an up-and-coming platform in that space. I learned the basics of how it works and the possibilities for interactions that can be created. Below is a design I created to celebrate learning a new platform. I look forward to exploring Rive further and seeing where the platform goes. Here is a list of resources I used to learn Rive: Jake in Motion Tutorials: https://lnkd.in/e4RUKBFx   Design Course Button Animation Tutorial: https://lnkd.in/eiPJ_uz6  Community Project Showcase: https://lnkd.in/eYCW5E26

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Now that graduation is confirmed, I want to share one of my favorite projects during my time at the University of Edinburgh: a ray-traced renderer written with C++ standard libraries (with some advanced features and support for custom PLY models, PPM textures, simple animations, multi-threading, BVH, etc.) (This animation was rendered with animation data exported from Blender, and with alternate frame rendering to distribute workload.)

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This project is a 3D animation and rendering software as a submission for Graphics Project of 5th semester (IOE, Pulchowk Campus). It is written in C17, SDL and Vulkan, and it does not use any external libraries or frameworks for graphics. Everything, including the user interface, the font rendering, and the viewport rendering, is done from scratch. The software is intended to be a learning project, but it is not yet fully functional or stable and I guess never will be. It may have bugs, glitches, or crashes, and it is not recommended for production use. https://lnkd.in/gBYKSf3g

Here’s a quick guide to get you started with motion graphics: Learn the Basics: Understand design principles (balance, contrast) and animation basics like timing and easing. Master Software: Focus on After Effects. Start with basic tutorials. Study Animation Principles: The 12 animation principles (e.g., squash and stretch, anticipation) are essential. Practice Regularly: Begin with small projects and build up. Seek Feedback: Join online forums to get insights and improve. Books for Beginners: "Design for Motion" by Austin Shaw "Motion Graphics: Principles and Practices" by Ian Crook & Peter Beare "The Animator's Survival Kit" by Richard Williams

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I created this quick animation as a personal test to keep my knowledge of the graph editor sharp during downtime at work. I'm currently going through Ben Marriot's "Master to Motion Design" course and realizing more and more that my struggle lies in creating graphics and vectors. My background doesn't lie on graphics design which is 75% of what motion design is. Relying on creatives to hand me designs to animate could be the detriment to my growth. I'll be looking to find Design courses after going through this amazing course. #2Danimation #motiondesign #aftereffects

I'm excited to share that I've completed Hongshu Guo two amazing courses on Skillshare that are perfect for anyone looking to dive into the world of motion graphics! 🎬💻 1️⃣ Intro to Motion Graphics: Explainer Videos – From Storyboard to Animation This course is a fantastic starting point for anyone interested in creating explainer videos. Hongshu takes you step-by-step, from the initial storyboard to a polished animation. If you want to bring ideas to life through motion graphics, this course is for you!✨ 2️⃣ Beginner's Guide to Adobe After Effects: Learn Motion Graphics A perfect course for those just starting with Adobe After Effects! This beginner-friendly guide will walk you through the essential tools and techniques to help you create motion graphics in no time. No prior experience needed—just a passion for learning! 🎨🖥️ Both courses offer practical knowledge, and I'm excited to apply what I’ve learned in my projects! 💡 Check out my certificates below: https://skl.sh/4gzYTCt https://skl.sh/3DvGLKZ #Skillshare #MotionGraphics #AdobeAfterEffects #ExplainerVideos #CreativeLearning #HongshuGuo #OnlineLearning #ProfessionalDevelopment #AfterEffects

Pillow animation texture in 3D Software Blender