dan r holt design

AI to C4D Create a 3D logo

Administrator — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 22:56:33 +0000

In this tutorial, I go through the process of vectorizing a logo in Adobe Illustrator and setting it up properly to be used in Cinema 4D. I then jump into Cinema 4D and show you the steps in making that logo 3D using the extrude nurbs.

More Illustrator Tools and Techniques

Administrator — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 13:52:24 +0000

In this tutorial I go through the most important tools I use in the toolbar and how I use and interact some of the other pallets into the workflow alongside the toolbar. Just some basics to get you started and more comfortable with using and learning Illustrator.

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Lift Motion cover story on Screen Magazine

Administrator — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 22:23:26 +0000

I’m so excited to hear that Lift Motion is getting some recognition as the cover story in Screen Magazine. They deserve so much more but I know it’s definitely an honor to be recognized in such a well known industry publication. I’ve been a fan of Lift’s work since I was introduced to some work they did for the Chicago Motion Graphics Festival ‘08. Lift_MGF08_intro CHECK OUT THE ARTICLE “Studio on the Rise: Chicago-Based Lift Motion Design Offers Clients Something New”

Digital Kitchen pushes me, What pushes you?

Administrator — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 03:22:41 +0000

I share a little background and history behind my career endeavors and cover what pushes me to become the best creative I can be as well as my current goal I set out for myself in becoming a great motion graphics designer. I talk about how Digital Kitchen started me on this journey to become a motion graphics designer through an article about them I came across in 2004. From that article I became inspired to research and learn about the art of motion graphics. A creative individual is who I am and grew up to be and shaping and morphing myself in the direction I want to go creatively is completely in my hands. This love and passion for creativity is what drives me in my career and since that article I’ve decided to move that creative path towards Motion Graphics. What Inspires you? What are your passions? Own those passions and make them a part of your life. Life’s to short not to wake up every day and do what you love. Share your passions and what your doing to make those passions a part of your every day life in the comments section below so that we all can learn and grow from them.

Elastic. Honda Accord “Instruments”

Administrator — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 13:44:38 +0000

Just a little inspiration for everyone. Created by Elastic based out of Santa Monica, CA. fun, playful, colorful, and interesting shapes and contrasts. I love this. Anyone know how it was created? Any details on the production of this spot? I like the whole jazz music aspect of it as well.

How to clone yourself in Adobe After Effects

Administrator — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 00:48:27 +0000

In this tutorial we will dive into Adobe After Effects and cover a method where you can create a clone of yourself so that two of you will be in the video at the same time.

How to properly screen colors for print in illustrator

Administrator — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 08:24:17 +0000

This is a quick tip to show you how to properly screen colors in Adobe Illustrator. Make sure your working in the CMYK color space, use spot colors that can be matched at press, pick a color and screen it with a percentage. DON’T USE TRANSPARENCY!

Programmable matter

Administrator — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 20:57:51 +0000

Wow! This could be a sneak peak into the future. Morph objects on demand to fit our human needs. How could this relate to Motion Graphics, 3D design? What are the possibilities in General but also, how it can relate in how we communicate through design? Anyone have and ideas or suggestions? Post some ideas in the comments section. I’d love to hear them and start a discussion.

How to use shapes in Illustrator to import as masks in After Effects

Administrator — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 09:38:37 +0000

In this screencast I cover preparing a file in photoshop to be used in illustrator to create a bezier shape to use in after effects as a mask. I also show you a quick demonstration on how you can manipulate those masks for some cool animations. Imagine how you could implement some cool effects.

You can see how I used this technique in the motion project below. I used the radio waves effect in After Effects with the masks to create this nice smoke effect.

A taste of my workflow on a live project in After Effects

Administrator — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 09:18:41 +0000

I needed a break from working on this project and found it to be a great opportunity to show you a little bit of my workflow in After Effects. I cover precomposing to make organizing files and manipulating them as a group a whole lot easier. I also show you how small keyframe tweaks can really give character and life to your animation.

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