"At the Door" is a 2D animated music video inspired by retro science-fiction and Japanese animation. I chose it because I like its dramatic colours, strong silhouettes and cinematic atmosphere. I am not able to create a complete animated video like this yet, but I could reuse its colour combinations and layered compositions. For example, I could place a few illustrations on separate layers and create a simple parallax effect in After Effects.
Childish Gambino | Feels Like Summer
"Feels Like Summer" is a 2D animated music video showing a character walking through a neighbourhood filled with small actions. I like its warm colour palette, calm rhythm and detailed background. I could not reproduce the character animation yet, but I could take inspiration from the small repeating movements in the scene. I could try to create a simple background with elements such as clouds, trees or objects moving in a loop.
Daft Punk | One More Time
"One More Time" is an animated music video connected to Daft Punk's film "Interstella 5555". I chose it because its bright colours and science-fiction universe match the energy of the music. I am not able to animate complete characters like this, but I could reuse the idea of synchronizing simple visual changes with a song. For example, I could make colours, text or shapes change on the beat.
Google | Palette Perfect
"Palette Perfect" is a motion design video created around Google's approach to colour. I like how it uses simple geometric shapes, strong colours and smooth transitions. Some parts still look advanced, but the basic idea is accessible. I could practise animating circles and rectangles with position, scale and rotation, while also learning how to create a consistent colour palette.
Dropbox | Logo Animation System
This project presents different animations created for the Dropbox product logos. I chose it because every animation is short and uses simple shapes while remaining easy to recognize. I could use it as inspiration for a basic logo reveal. For example, I could separate a logo into a few parts and animate them with position, scale and opacity.
Expressive Typography | Work the Problem
This is a student project based on the NASA phrase "Work the problem." I chose it because it shows that an interesting result can be created mainly with typography, paths and textures. This feels more achievable for my current level than a complete animated film. I could choose a short sentence and animate a few words with masks, changes of size and simple movements.
Kinetic Typography | Reel
This reel presents different kinetic typography experiments created in After Effects. I like how the words move, change size and appear in rhythm with the sound. I would not try to reproduce the complete reel, but I could select one short section as inspiration. I could animate a title or a few words for a school project using the text animation tools in After Effects.
Motion Design Essential | Study Project
This is a study project created in After Effects using shapes, particles and sound effects. I chose it because it explores motion design without using complex characters or filmed scenes. The complete project is advanced, but many individual movements are based on simple shapes. I could try to recreate one short transition or make a few shapes react to a sound.
Vintage Film Festival | Animated Posters
This student project transforms static film posters into animated posters. I like how the original graphic compositions remain readable while a few elements move. This is realistic for my current level because I would not need to animate everything. I could design a simple poster and animate only the title, one image and one background element.
Circle Society | Reinforcing Movement
"Circle Society" is a motion design exercise in which circular elements move together to reveal a logo. I chose it because the final result is mainly created from simple geometric shapes. I could use this example to practise coordinating several circles and making their movements feel connected. Later, I could apply the same principle to a short and simple animation of one of my own logos.
Shape Layers | Transformers
This project uses After Effects shape layers to create a fast abstract animation inspired by "Transformers". I like how basic geometric forms can create an energetic result. The complete sequence would be difficult for me, but I could practise one transformation between two simple shapes. This could help me understand shape paths, timing and transitions.
Coca-Cola | Digital Billboard
I found this Coca-Cola motion graphic on a large digital billboard in Times Square. I chose it because I like how typography becomes the main element of the advertisement. Large red letters move across the white background before revealing the Coca-Cola can, creating a simple but recognizable sequence. I could reuse this idea by animating a few large letters with position and scale, then revealing a product image at the end of a short advertisement.
LG | Always Evolving
I found this LG motion graphic on a large digital billboard in Times Square. I like how the LG logo changes through different colours, textures and graphic elements while remaining recognizable. The short phrases also appear progressively and help create a clear rhythm. I could reuse this approach by animating a simple logo, changing its colours and making a short slogan appear word by word in After Effects.
Sephora | Digital Billboard
I found this Sephora motion graphic on a large digital billboard in Times Square. I chose it because it combines Sephora's recognizable black and white stripes with photographs, illustrations and animated characters. The characters make the advertisement feel playful and help connect the different images. I could reuse this idea by animating horizontal rectangles with masks and adding a few simple illustrated characters or graphic elements that move in a short loop.