How to Make Custom Shapes in Motion 5 – Izzy Video 225
In this video I demonstrate how to make your own custom shapes in Motion 5. I demonstrate: How to draw a custom shape (even if you can’t really draw) The specific workflow and tools I use when I draw...
View ArticleHow to Create the 2.5D Effect Using Photoshop CS6 and Motion 5
Yes, you can use still photos in your video, but that’s so blah. Instead, trying adding a little movement to your photos. (And I’m not talking about the Ken Burns Effect here — though it’s pretty cool...
View ArticleHow to Make an Animated Bar Graph in Motion 5
Sometimes it helps to add a graph to a video. Data by itself can be visually boring, but if you show it on an animated chart (such as a bar graph), it can be more interesting for your viewer. In this...
View ArticleHow to Make an Animated Vine or Animated Flourish in Motion 5 – Izzy Video 229
I just published a new video that shows you how to create growing vines (or animated flourishes) using Motion 5. This is a pretty common organic element in motion graphics projects. I like to use them...
View ArticleSwinging Text in Motion 5 – Izzy Video 232
I’ve had several people ask me to demonstrate “kinetic typography” techniques, so I thought I’d start sharing some. This new video demonstrates how to create swinging text in Motion 5. The effect is...
View ArticleKinetic Typography: Emerging Text Effect in Motion 5 – Izzy Video 233
I just published a new video to the library that demonstrates another “kinetic typography” effect. This one I’m calling “emerging text” because the text seems to emerge from almost nowhere. It’s a fun...
View ArticleKinetic Typography in Motion 5 – Emerging Text Effect
I’m very excited to share this video with you! It’s another short tutorial from the membership library that I’m releasing freely to everyone. This one demonstrates how to create a type of kinetic...
View ArticleTime-Lapse Video in Motion 5
This video demonstrates how you can use Motion to quickly create a time-lapse video. In the tutorial I also show how you can use Apple Preview to resize the photos before bringing them into Motion. As...
View ArticleIzzy Video 236 – How to Make an Animated Image Wall in Motion 5
I received an email from someone with a video clip demonstrating an effect similar to this one. The person wanted to know if they could create the effect in Final Cut Pro X. I’m not sure FCPX would be...
View ArticleIzzy Video 237 – Layered Text Effect in Motion 5
I’ve received a similar question from several people: “I already have Final Cut Pro X. Do I need Motion 5 too?” That depends on your needs and the kind of work you want to do with your software, but my...
View ArticleIzzy Video 238 – Three Camera Flyover Effect
When you add a still photo to a video, you don’t need to have it just sit there. In fact, you have plenty of options for adding visual interest. This new tutorial demonstrates something I call the...
View ArticleIzzy Video 239 – Rack Focus Effect in Motion 5
As video creators, we’re always looking for ways to add visual interest to our videos. One of the tools we use is depth of field, controlling what is in focus and what is not. When we’re creating...
View ArticleIzzy Video 242 – Frosted Glass Effect in Motion 5
I just published a new video that demonstrates how to create the “Frosted Glass Effect” in Motion 5. My prediction is that this effect will become very popular shortly because the new iPhone OS will...
View ArticleThree Camera Flyover Effect in Motion 5
When you add a still photo to a video, you can spice it up. It doesn’t need to just sit there. In fact, you have plenty of options for adding visual interest. This tutorial demonstrates something I...
View ArticleHow to Make an Animated Image Wall in Motion 5
Are you ready for a fun Motion technique? This effect is an example of an animated image wall. Someone showed me an effect similar to this and asked if it was possible to create it in Motion 5. After...
View ArticleHow to Make an Animated Bar Graph in Motion 5
Sometimes it helps to add a graph to a video. Data by itself can be visually boring, but if you show it on an animated chart (such as a bar graph), it can be more interesting for your viewer. In this...
View ArticleKinetic Typography in Motion 5 – Emerging Text Effect
I’m very excited to share this video with you! It’s another short tutorial from the membership library that I’m releasing freely to everyone. This one demonstrates how to create a type of kinetic...
View ArticleTime-Lapse Video in Motion 5
This video demonstrates how you can use Motion to quickly create a time-lapse video. In the tutorial I also show how you can use Apple Preview to resize the photos before bringing them into Motion. As...
View ArticleKinetic Typography: Swinging Text in Motion 5
Here is another video that demonstrates “kinetic typography” in Motion 5. In this one, I show a way you can create a swinging text effect. This is where text swings into place. You can watch the video...
View ArticleMake a map with an animated line in Motion 5
Want to know how to draw an animated line on a map to show a path of travel? These are great for vacation videos or documentaries where you need to show where people visited. You can easily do this in...
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