Bring Your Characters to Life: How to Set Up Files for Rubberhose Character Animation in After Effects
Whether you’re a seasoned motion graphics designer or just starting out, Rubberhose is an essential tool for creating dynamic and engaging character animations. However, before you start the fun part (animating), you’ll need to properly prepare your Illustrator files for use with the Rubberhose plugin in After Effects. Here’s how: Step 1: Set Up Your […]
From Figma to After Effects: How to Organize Your Files for a Smoother Workflow
After Effects and Figma are fantastic tools in their own right, but moving from one program to the next can sometimes prove challenging. Specifically, preparing Figma files for animation isn’t an automatic process, and requires specific steps. Lucky for you, we’ve done the hard work so you don’t have to! Here are some tips for […]
Why Every Business Should Harness the Power of Motion Graphics
In today’s competitive business landscape, it can be challenging to capture the attention of potential customers and hold their interest. One effective way to stand out from the crowd and engage your audience is by incorporating motion graphics into your marketing strategy. By leveraging the power of visual storytelling, motion graphics can help you communicate […]
Cleaner, Faster, Better: How to Organize and Optimize Your After Effects Layers for More Efficient Animations
If you find yourself wasting precious minutes trying to navigate through complex compositions, it might be time to organize and optimize your After Effects layers for cleaner and more efficient animations. By taking the time to properly name and group your layers, clean up your keyframes, and optimize your file size, you can simplify your […]
Streamline Your Animation Workflow: How to Convert Illustrator Layers to Shapes in After Effects
Converting Adobe Illustrator files to shape layers in After Effects provides several benefits, including preserving vector quality, enabling easy editing and customization, and reducing file size. By converting Illustrator files to shape layers, users can easily animate and manipulate the elements of the design, such as changing the stroke width or fill color, without losing […]
Smooth Moves: How to Create Web-Ready Animations with LottieFiles and After Effects
It wasn’t long ago that the only way to include relatively fluid animations on your website was by uploading an animated gif. But the future is here, thanks to the Lottie web and animation format. Lottie’s vector-based animations consume minimal resources while offering enhanced interactivity, resulting in a more immersive user experience. By prioritizing both […]
Motion Graphics Magic: How Animation Can Take Your Brand to the Next Level
Motion graphics are more than just eye candy, they can also be a powerful tool to enhance your brand and elevate your marketing game. Join us as we explore the various ways motion graphics can help elevate your brand. 1. Tell Your Brand Story Motion graphics serve as a powerful storytelling tool, enabling brands to […]
Animating Like a Pro: Tips for Using the Graph Editor for Fluid Motion
Some of the best animations tend to have a natural sense of weight and momentum to them. This can often be achieved through subtle movements and smooth transitions. If you’re relying on the built-in “easy ease” keyframe effect, you may find that your animations aren’t as smooth as you’d hoped. That’s where the graph editor […]
Five Tools Every Motion Designer
Should Know
Having used Adobe After Effects for nearly two decades, it certainly holds a special place in our hearts. Bringing illustrations to life is one of our favorite things to do, but knowing what tools to use and how to use them effectively can make animating that much more rewarding. We want everyone to experience this […]
11 Warning Signs of a Challenging Client
Whether you’re just starting in the design world or are a seasoned vet, every once in a while, the temptation to be a good person distracts us from seeing warning signs in challenging clients. It happens to the best of us! We at Noble are even guilty of it: a client says they don’t have […]
