After Effects Graphics Help

[jbnews 344]

Below are some questions that I hope can be answered to make my graphics look good. I think what I am trying to do is simple. I just don't know the term or how to do it.

 

1. How do you make a shiney shape with a change of color, lens flare on it? (See Hearst bug)

2. How do you texturize a shape like the GMA lower third?

3. Is there a way to make your graphics have REALLY smooth and slick animations? (I know of the Easy Ease, etc.)

 

Thanks!

[cxd7346 232]

Let me try to help here...

1.) Best advice for this is to make it a multi-layer shape. Have the top layer be a semi-transparent glass like texture with a candy gloss then have a flat or grandient solid underneath.

2.) Learn how to use mattes and blending modes

3.) Learn how to adjust your f-curves, just using easy ease is kinda generic.

[jbnews 344]

Thanks, this should help!