Michelle Yeoh Motion Graphics
A motion graphics project telling the story of Michelle Yeoh, the first Asian to receive the Academy Award for Best Actress.
Duration: 12 weeks Team: Independent project Tools: Adobe After Effects, Illustrator, and Photoshop
Overview
It was my first time using Adobe After Effects to create a motion graphics video. I chose Michelle Yeoh as my hero character because her journey from being an action movie hero to an Oscar winner at the age of 60 is incredible and touching. The hard work and true efforts she put into films and acting have been seen internationally which is why she can succeed. I wanted to tell the story of how she became the first Asian to receive the Academy Award for Best Actress.
Deliverables
Character Design, Storyboards, Motion Graphics Video
Goals
To inspire actors and actresses of any age by telling Michelle Yeoh’s journey in acting
Audience
Actors, actresses, filmmakers, and film lovers. Focusing on Asian actors and actresses who want to start their acting career in Hollywood
Storyboarding
I sketched each scene using my digital tablet.
Prepare graphics in Adobe Illustrator
I spent most of my time using the pen tool in Illustrator to design and produce graphics. To make the animation smooth when I imported files into After Effects, I made sure to build layers when creating them.
Import graphics and animate in Adobe After Effects
Music I Use: https://www.bensound.com/free-music-for-videos
License code: XRXMTRVZQJIU5HEN
Lessons Learned
Organization
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Organize my artwork by using folders or groups to help me locate and modify specific elements easily
Understand the tools I am using
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Make sure the format of files is correct to eliminate compatibility issues
Practice and experiment
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Watch tutorials and learn from others but also find my own style
Plan ahead
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Set goals for each week so I don't feel rushed toward the end of the deadline