Introduction to Cavalry for Motion Graphics Information
Discover the fundamentals of 2D motion graphics and learn how to use the digital tools in Cavalry to create striking animations from scratch
Cavalry is an incredibly powerful and free motion-design tool that renders in real time. It’s an essential software for many designers, including Kyle Daily, who uses it to bring unique designs and typography to life through animation. With him as your guide, learn how to create captivating 2D animations from scratch with Cavalry.
In the first course, Kyle introduces you to Cavalry. Learn why it was created and explore the different versions available before setting up your workspace.
Work on the building blocks of your design by experimenting with text, images, and data on your canvas.
Get familiar with the tool Kyle believes is the most powerful in Cavalry: Duplicators. Learn how to use them to create complex designs in a simple way.
Give life to your design by adding color as Kyle guides you through how to use gradients, filters, and more.
Use the Time Editor to animate your graphics, working with layers, the graph editor, and with and without keyframes.
Take your motion graphics to the next level by exploring advanced techniques like falloffs and character animation.
In the final course, Kyle guides you through the process of rendering and sharing your work, along with some of Cavalry’s pro features.
Here’s what you’ll learn
- Course 1: Introduction to Cavalry
- Course 2: Shapes, Objects, and Assets
- Course 3: Understanding Duplicators
- Course 4: Colors and Shaders
- Course 5: Exploring Animation
- Course 6: Advanced Tools
- Course 7: Exporting Your Work
About Author
My name is Kyle Daily and I am a motion graphics designer with more than a decade of professional experience. I worked for corporations as an in-house motion designer while simultaneously freelancing, and I am now a full-time freelancer. I am a lover of design, especially typography, and I enjoy exploring new techniques to bring design and typography to life with animation.
Since I began freelancing, I’ve focused on making Cavalry a key integration into my professional work. There are things that I’m able to do with Cavalry in minutes that would take me hours in other programs, so I aim to maximize this efficiency in my work. I also love that the team at Cavalry is continuously improving on this product, specifically based on the feedback from designers like you and me. I hope to get as many of you excited about Cavalry as I am, as the possibilities are limitless.
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