Shake, Oscillate, and Swing Effects

Introduction

• Overview of shake, oscillate, and swing effects in animation.
• Goal: Create your own shake effect using basic concepts.

Shake Effect

• Magnitude:

  • Set the magnitude first;
  • If magnitude is 0, there is no movement.
  • Magnitude creates a distance or level of movement.

• Frequency:

  • Lower the frequency to adjust the speed of movement.
  • Frequency affects the slowness or speed of the shake.
  • Direction of movement depends on set angle:
    • 90° = Vertical movement
    • 180° = Horizontal movement

• Direction:

  • Change direction prefix from the specified one.
  • Angle 1 (negative) directs movement to the left.
  • Angle 2 (positive) directs movement to the right.
  • Lower the positive angle to balance movement.

Oscillate Effect

• Frequency:

  • Set frequency similar to shake for speed adjustment.

• Angles:

  • Angle 1 = Negative values (left movement)
  • Angle 2 = Positive values (right movement)

Adding Effects

• Creating Shake Effect:

  • Add oscillate effect for vertical movement.
  • Lower frequency and add keyframes to weaken end movement.

• Swing Effect:

  • Use swing effect to enhance appearance.
  • Adjust the "phase" to smooth the oscillate effect.
  • Consider adding graphs for a smoother transition.

Conclusion

• Understanding these basic principles allows for the creation of custom shake effects.