Epic Games' game engine often competes with apps like Cinema 4D, featured in our guide to the best animation software, when it comes to creating motion graphics for TV as well as games. Now Epic Games has released a new Sports Broadcast Motion Design Sample, a free project file packed with more than 40 rigged assets to show you exactly how the pros do it and try your hand at creating too.
Let's start things off with a quick animation tip that pairs perfectly with layered 3D text. Sometimes, we want to rotate the element without actually changing the orientation of the text so it stays readable. The trick here is to combine multiple rotations across two axes. First, rotate the text on the z-axis. Then, add a tilt on the x-axis. Finally, rotate the text back on the z-axis.
Following such a positive reaction, Doug continued developing - and experimenting - with what became Form + Fidget, excited by its point of difference compared to standard scroll-and-swipe interactivity as an satisfying instrument that intuitively responds to clicks and taps.