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Graph Editor - Perfect Ball Bounce - Animation in After Effects

School of Motion via YouTube

Overview

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Dive into a comprehensive 39-minute tutorial on creating a perfect ball bounce animation using the graph editor in After Effects. Master both Speed Graph and Value Graph techniques as you follow along with instructor Michael Jones from School of Motion. Explore key concepts such as position properties, bezier handles, timing vs spacing, and adding movement on multiple axes. Progress through advanced topics like masking, adding multiple elements, offsetting layers, and creating motion trails. By the end of this video, gain a solid foundation in After Effects animation principles and apply them to create realistic, dynamic ball bounce effects.

Syllabus

1.3 Animating in After Effects Introduction
Position Property
The Graph Editor
Beginning the Bounce Animation
Bezier Handles
Timing vs Spacing
Adding Movement on the X Axis
1.4 Smashing Into Animation
Absorbing the Impact
Masking the Ball
1.5 Easing Around Animation
Adding More Elements
Offsetting the Layers
Removing the Pauses
Adding Motion Trails

Taught by

School of Motion

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