Trapcode Form: Making UI Elements

Course details

Learn all of the core features for making engaging user interfaces with Trapcode Form, a 3D particle generator for Adobe After Effects. This fun, project-based course guides you through the process for building an animated user interface for a fictional, futuristic facial recognition program. While you build the project, you can see the power of the visual designer, controls, and presets in action and learn the basic tools and techniques you need to create your own custom UI elements from scratch. Adobe Certified Instructor Chad Perkins—and official Trapcode Form 4 trainer—shows how to make components, control Form with layer maps, create unique particles with Form sprites, and control animation with audio waveforms. Plus, learn how to use 3D files to create Form shapes.

Learning objectives
Using and modifying designer presets
Creating the background
Making components
Using layer maps
Adding elements with sprites
Controlling Form with audio
Creating 3D Form objects

Concepts

Introduction

Learn the core features of Trapcode Form
Prerequisites
Trapcode Form vs. Trapcode Particular

Getting Started

Examining the project
Making Form do the work
Modifying Designer presets
Working in 32 bits per channel

Making the Background

Creating the grid
Creating the aerial overlay

Making Components

Creating the oscilloscope
Making the right side vertical bars
Making the data readout

Using Layer Maps

Making the status bars
Changing the colors with a layer map

Working with Sprites

Using sprites to create the analysis squares
Creating the power supply with sprites
Enhancing with flourishes
Making the lower left audio waveform

Controlling Form with Audio

Making the upper left audio waveform

3D Form Objects

Creating the head object
Modifying the head with a layer map
Creating a matte for the edges

Conclusion

Next steps