Comments on: After Effects: Boxing Promo Walkthrough

By: John Dickinson

John Dickinson — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 01:17:51 +0000

Hi Dan, welcome to the world of motion graphics. I guess Manny and I both feel good about life Best, John.

By: dan holt

dan holt — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 06:07:20 +0000

I’m just starting to get into motion graphics and find your site very helpful. I came across this tutorial mainly because I love Pacquaio and I noticed your picture in the top banner of the site and his picture in the tutorial thumb, you both have your arms in the air. Was that done on purpose? Ha! Anyways, I’m glad you have these tutorials. You and some others have been an inspiration to me and I look forward to transitioning more into the motion graphics world.

By: John Dickinson

John Dickinson — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 08:57:18 +0000

Hi Brian, that just comes from habit. I always start projects from a template and keep it organised all the way through. It’s even more important on bigger jobs where a lapse in concentration can mean a mistakenly deleted layer or file. Best, John.

By: Brian

Brian — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 04:32:52 +0000

Hey John,
Great stuff! I really like discovering new techniques and seeing other people’s workflow in AE. Amazing how many different ways things can be accomplished in the same program. It’s also amazing how organized you are even when on a tight deadline. I’m ashamed at how unorganized my projects can wind up when I get in a hurry.

All the best!

By: John Dickinson

John Dickinson — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 22:30:21 +0000

Cava, the title of this post includes the word “Walkthrough” and that’s exactly what this is. Some people may classify it as a tutorial some may not. Lucky you didn’t have to pay for it heh?

By: Cava

Cava — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 13:54:12 +0000

This is not a tutorial (say Watch tutorial) I prefer something step by step, but is a interesting guide. Thanks John.

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By: John Dickinson

John Dickinson — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 21:29:47 +0000

It takes time to really get comfortable from a creative and production perspective Logan. Keep at it and I’m sure it will “click”. Best, John.

By: Logan

Logan — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 22:17:23 +0000

Right now, I’m at the point where I can see what I want to make (in my head), but don’t know how to make the tools actually follow through!

I’m really soaking up online tutorials to try and hardwire my brain to problem solve on the fly for my own projects. Really enjoying myself! There are amazing possibilities with Motion Design… it’s just knowing how the tools work, and then knowing how to make them do the right combinations of things to create something cool!

By: John Dickinson

John Dickinson — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 22:03:52 +0000

Thanks Logan, a lot of workflow I don’t think about much any more, after a while many of the techniques become automatic! Best, John.

By: Logan

Logan — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 21:48:49 +0000

Great look! It really shows how much detail and effort it takes to create a truly “simple” design. Very nice!

By: John Dickinson

John Dickinson — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 19:54:23 +0000

Thanks Eric, I realised that a while ago after this went to air. Best wishes, John

By: Eric

Eric — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 17:44:43 +0000

You spelled it wrong, its PACQUIAO not PAQUAIO…

By: John Dickinson

John Dickinson — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 22:00:28 +0000

Hi Benny, I’ve been a boxing fan for years so I’m sure that helps when I’m designing these spots. The date on the graphics was changed in a later version. Best, John.

By: benny more

benny more — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 03:39:15 +0000

this promo has the real soul of the boxe in it
john, obviously you are a boxe fan.

by the way, talking about this match, here you have the Manny Pacquiao vs. Ricky Hatton Full Fight

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cY_77yAUkxw

just a question: This battle took place in may the 2nd, why is it that you advertise it on april 12?

By: John Dickinson

John Dickinson — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 23:10:41 +0000

Hi Willem, if you right-click on the tutorial link you can choose to download it to your desktop! All the best, John.

By: Willem

Willem — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 12:39:33 +0000

Would like to get the downloadeble walkthough for the boxing promo

By: John Dickinson

John Dickinson — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 05:47:27 +0000

Hi Jimmy, I had 3 days for this one.

By: jimmy sea

jimmy sea — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 05:29:59 +0000

tops stuff JD, great detail – my question, what was the budgeted time for a spot like this?

really appreciate all your tips
cheers

By: John Dickinson

John Dickinson — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 01:03:01 +0000

Hi Gene, yes I have a broadcast monitor right next to me so can check the color closely throughout the job

By: dj

dj — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 00:08:03 +0000

The spelling is a bit wrong. It should be “Pacquiao”, not “Pacquaio.” It’s read “pak-yaw.”

By: Boreale

Boreale — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 20:29:43 +0000

BTW, great photo, John !

By: Boreale

Boreale — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 19:00:51 +0000

It helps ! Thanks !

By: A Wiseman

A Wiseman — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 14:07:23 +0000

Excellent tutorial. Really benefited from the work flow breakdown. Did you try a few concepts out before you went with this one, or did you end up just running with this idea right from the start?
Great stuff nonetheless.

By: illd

illd — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 22:09:52 +0000

@Boreale: Thats very strange! In the english AE version you will find it under: stylize/Brushstroke
But in the french version its under:
Esthetiqués/Animer peinture

Hope that helps!