Album Cover Art

Motion Media, Digital Design

Overview

This was a fun passion project animating some of my favorite album covers. In a world where GIFs are a means of communication, I wanted to explore this format in more depth. My big picture idea is that someday all album covers will be released through music streaming platforms in this manner.

Technique

Step 1: Cut the album artwork into layers using Photoshop

Step 2: Import your layered file into After Effects

Step 3: Be creative! Animate whatever resonates with you.

Pro Tip: Play the album while you build this, those audio waves can really spark something up!