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Design for Motion

Fundamentals and Techniques of Motion Design
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Design for Motion by Austin Shaw integrates art and design principles with storytelling and professional insight, guiding motion designers to realise their creative visions and deliver compelling compositions for clients.

The updated second edition explores key motion design principles, teaching how to create striking style frames, design boards, and full motion designs, supported by vibrant full-colour images and practical exercises.

Featuring insights from industry experts, it covers topics like illustration, typography, compositing, visual storytelling, 3D elements, social/mobile-first design, portfolio development, and cultivating a unique design style.

A companion website enhances learning with video tutorials and a student showcase.
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Essential reading for serious students and professionals in motion design seeking practical skills and industry perspectives to elevate their creative work and portfolios.

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In this updated second edition, Austin Shaw explores the principles of motion design, teaching readers how to harness essential techniques to create compelling style frames, design boards, and motion design products.

Book Hero Magic formatted this description to make it easier to read. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! Description

Combining art and design principles with creative storytelling and professional savvy, this book covers everything a serious motion designer needs to make their artistic visions a reality and confidently produce compositions for clients.

In this updated second edition of Design for Motion, author Austin Shaw explores the principles of motion design, teaching readers how to creatively harness the essential techniques of this diverse and innovative medium to create compelling style frames, design boards, and motion design products. Lessons are augmented by illustrious full-colour imagery and practical exercises, allowing you to put the techniques covered into immediate practical context. Industry leaders, pioneers, and rising stars contribute their professional perspectives, share personal stories, and provide visual examples of their work.

This second edition also includes updates on the following:

  • Illustration techniques
  • Typography
  • Compositing
  • Visual storytelling
  • Incorporating 3D elements
  • Social/mobile-first design
  • Portfolio and concept development
  • How to develop a distinct personal design style, and much more

Plumb the depths of core motion design fundamentals and harness the essential techniques of this diverse and innovative medium. An accompanying Companion Website (www.routledge.com/cw/shaw) features video tutorials, a student showcase, and more.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781138318649

Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 31 October 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Routledge

Edition: 2nd edition

Illustration: 250 Illustrations, color

Audience: Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Width: 280.0mm

Height: 210.0mm

Weight: 1700g

Pages: 380

About the Author

Austin Shaw is a full-time Professor of Motion Media Design at the Savannah College of Art and Design. He has also taught at the School of Visual Arts in New York City. For over 15 years, Austin has worked as a motion designer for clients including Target, Ferrari, Fedex, McGraw Hill, Ralph Lauren, and VH1 and as a Creative Director, Designer, and Animator for companies such as Brand New School, Curious Pictures, Digital Kitchen, Perception, Sarofsky, and Superfad.

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