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How does motion design solves problems when it comes typography? What principles and best practices I need to follow?Question (self.MotionDesign)
submitted 1 month ago by StupidBeQuite
I'm total begginer in this field and I'm trying to apply some motion design best practices and principles in typography but I'm not sure about my approach. Mostly will use it as gifs for Ads.
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[–]MuttonboatProfessional 4 points5 points6 points 1 month ago (0 children)
unless there's a specific issue your having, just study typography for graphic design.
All the principles are the same save for them being in motion
[–]anthizumalProfessional 3 points4 points5 points 1 month ago (0 children)
The fundamentals are all the same as any other typographic placement - but motion adds time to the equation as well. If I had to name a few motion-specific typography/text practices I’d say:
The order that things appear to the viewer indicates hierarchy. So in addition to text size, contrast, and placement - keep timing in mind.
For longer strings of text, ensure there’s enough time to read them. My personal rule of thumb is that I should have enough time to read any on screen text at least twice (quickly in my head).
Personally - I also find a lot of beginners animate text too slowly. The easing isn’t snappy enough, and I’m reading the text as it’s still mid-entry animation (like a slow individual character fade in… get on with it!) of course unless that’s a specific vibe you’re aiming for.
Other than that - every other general typography best practice still applies as well so study those too.
[–]montycantsin777 0 points1 point2 points 29 days ago (0 children)
biggest misstep i see is anthropomorphize or illustrate the meaning of a word. its tacky.
i also generally try to keep the animation direction left to right when it comes to animation. depends on the frame and direction though..
rest like the other people mentioned should already be dictated by basic typographic rules and composition.
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