We’ve all seem them: words flying across the screen, stacked type, motion blurs, and alternating depth of field. But what really defines good Kinetic Typography? It takes more than just timing the text, size and font. It’s all about how you can creatively display that emotion within the sampled audio. There are a lot of examples out there, but sometimes it’s hard to distinguish the good from the bad to the stunning. Here are some of the best non-commercial studies for your viewing pleasure.
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written by Ame
Kinetic typography may seem like a really trendy and ultra-modern idea; however, in reality, it’s been around a lot longer than you think. Saul Bass had been animating type since 1955, paving the way for actual graphic design in movie title sequences. His use of solid shapes, colors and simple geometric design completely defined his style for nearly a decade, still renowned to this day. AfterEffects made this process infinitely easier these days, and this design legend deserves props for inspiring a generation of typography nerds. Check out some of his most popular pieces: Continue Reading
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