Session 12: Mockups and Animation with Actions

• Introduction to Mockups:
  • Understanding the importance of mockups in presenting designs in real-world scenarios (e.g., business cards, t-shirts, or digital screens).
  • Types of mockups commonly used (e.g., print media, digital devices, packaging).
• Creating Mockups with the Vanishing Point Filter:
  • Introduction to the Vanishing Point Filter and its role in creating realistic mockups.
  • How to use the Vanishing Point Filter to align and place designs onto objects within a 3D space.
  • Step-by-step process of applying the filter to position a design (e.g., logo on a product, text on a billboard).
• Quick Custom Mockups:
  • Using basic shapes and elements to design simple mockups (e.g., business cards, packaging).
  • Adding shadows and layer styles (e.g., drop shadow, bevel, emboss) to give depth and realism.
• Using Actions:
  • Introduction to Actions for automating repetitive tasks in mockup creation.
  • Practice Activity: Record and apply an Action to quickly position a design in a mockup using the Vanishing Point Filter.

Animation

• Introduction to Animation:
  • Basics of creating animations in Photoshop using the Timeline panel.
  • Frame-based animation to move or alter objects (e.g., animating text, logos, or shapes).
• Animating Layers with Actions:
  • How to use Actions to automate animation steps (e.g., animating text or objects).
  • Apply an Action to animate an object across multiple frames.
• Exporting GIFs:
  • Exporting the animation as a GIF for use on social media or websites.
  • Tips for optimizing GIFs for web use, balancing quality and file size.
• Practice Activity:
  • Create a simple animated design (e.g., moving text or logo) and export as a GIF.