r/MotionDesign • u/Which_Implement_292 • 19h ago

Project Showcase Watching technology compost into the environment

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Hey guys,
Here's my latest work. It was all done in AE, and would love to hear your thoughts and ideas on it.
Here's my insta page: https://www.instagram.com/tinypapier/

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u/vauxhaulastra After Effects 19h ago

This is really nice, I love the translucence on the leaves!

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u/Which_Implement_292 18h ago

Thank you! That was actually a heat of the moment decision

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u/rushodd 15h ago

Love it! It's a wonderful concept and design. Great BTS on your insta post as well.

If you are looking for any critique, I would say the shadows are probably the one point that needs some work. I can imagine for time and simplicity you inverted the animations and filled them in but now everything has the same hard edge. Objects that are further up, like the butterfly, should start to have a softer shadow.The shadows are also not projecting correctly based on the light source. The butterfly's shadow is behind it and closer to the light, and the plant shadows are underneath them. Fake shadows in AE can be tricky but some simple distortion, blurring, and colour blending techniques can make a ton of difference.

These are just nitpicking notes to elevate the design. Overall it's still a great piece!

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u/Which_Implement_292 1h ago

Really appreciate this detailed feedback. Really wanted to hear something like this! Thank you!!

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u/Douglas_Fresh 19h ago

Love the style. Very fresh.

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u/Which_Implement_292 18h ago

Appreciate it!!!

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u/fievelBahia 19h ago

great style