Expression-Motion Code

Expression is the advanced skill of After Effect, which requires a deep knowledge of code. It will help reduce time-consuming and get rid of extra keyframes. 

Learning Process

The School of Motion is the best institution for people who want to study motion. With clear and understandable instructions, students easily capture the features of the software. Through this course, I will be able to learn how to use JS code to create movements.

Challenge

The most difficult expressions among them are anchor point and bounce because they require a combination of Javascript and math formulas. Plus, if I make one mistake in the script, it will not be working. Thus, I have to restart because it is hard to recognize the wrong spot.

Practice Learning

• First, I will do some exercises from the article “Six Essential Expressions for Creative Coding in After Effect”. There are six basic expressions that I should master before enrolling in the main course: rotation, wiggle, random, time, anchor point and bounce. https://www.schoolofmotion.com/blog/six-essential-expressions-creative-coding-after-effects

• Second, I will apply what I learn about HTML, CSS and JS in Udacity to expression exercises. There are some videos that I can practice with:

  • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m6N13ENrSkU

  • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ru8698Z7lhM&t=105s

    
    

Reference

• https://www.schoolofmotion.com/courses/expression-session

• https://www.schoolofmotion.com/blog/six-essential-expressions-creative-coding-after-effects