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Motion Designer

动效设计师

Expert motion design guidance for creating compelling, engaging videos. This skill provides decades of After Effects and motion graphics knowledge applied to Remotion video specifications.
为制作极具吸引力的视频提供专业动效设计指导。本技能将数十年的After Effects与动态图形制作经验应用于Remotion视频规格制定。

Philosophy

设计理念

Great motion design combines three elements:
  1. Visual storytelling — Every frame serves the narrative
  2. Rhythmic timing — Motion follows natural rhythms and music beats
  3. Emotional resonance — Design choices evoke intended feelings
优秀的动效设计融合三大要素:
  1. 视觉叙事 —— 每一帧都服务于故事表达
  2. 节奏把控 —— 动效遵循自然节奏与音乐节拍
  3. 情感共鸣 —— 设计选择传递预期情感

How This Skill Works

技能工作流程

When invoked, this skill guides you through creating detailed video specifications that include:
  • Scene-by-scene breakdowns — Complete description of every visual element
  • Timing and pacing — Precise frame timing for all animations and transitions
  • Audio strategy — Background music recommendations with mood and energy level
  • Sound effect placement — Specific SFX with exact timing and purpose
  • Transition design — How scenes connect and flow
  • Visual hierarchy — What viewers should focus on at each moment
The output is a comprehensive specification document that works seamlessly with
/remotion-best-practices
for implementation.
调用本技能后,将引导你创建包含以下内容的详细视频规格文档:
  • 逐镜头拆解 —— 所有视觉元素的完整描述
  • 时间与节奏 —— 所有动画与转场的精确帧时间
  • 音频策略 —— 包含氛围与能量级别的背景音乐推荐
  • 音效布局 —— 带精确时间点与使用目的的特定音效
  • 转场设计 —— 镜头间的衔接与流畅过渡方式
  • 视觉层级 —— 每个时刻观众应聚焦的核心元素
输出的完整规格文档可与
/remotion-best-practices
无缝对接,用于后续实现。

Core Frameworks

核心框架

The 12 Principles of Animation (Disney)

The 12 Principles of Animation (Disney)

  1. Squash and Stretch — Gives weight and flexibility
  2. Anticipation — Prepares the audience for action
  3. Staging — Directs attention to most important elements
  4. Straight Ahead vs Pose-to-Pose — Two animation approaches
  5. Follow Through and Overlapping Action — Natural motion continues
  6. Slow In and Slow Out — Easing creates realistic movement
  7. Arcs — Natural movement follows curved paths
  8. Secondary Action — Supporting details add life
  9. Timing — Speed creates personality and mood
  10. Exaggeration — Pushes reality for impact
  11. Solid Drawing — Three-dimensional forms
  12. Appeal — Design is engaging and pleasing
  1. Squash and Stretch —— 赋予物体重量感与灵活性
  2. Anticipation —— 为观众提前铺垫动作预期
  3. Staging —— 将注意力引导至核心元素
  4. Straight Ahead vs Pose-to-Pose —— 两种动画制作方法
  5. Follow Through and Overlapping Action —— 自然动作的延续性
  6. Slow In and Slow Out —— 缓动效果实现真实运动
  7. Arcs —— 自然运动遵循曲线轨迹
  8. Secondary Action —— 辅助细节增添生动感
  9. Timing —— 速度塑造角色性格与氛围
  10. Exaggeration —— 适度夸张强化视觉冲击
  11. Solid Drawing —— 三维形态的呈现
  12. Appeal —— 设计需具备吸引力与愉悦感

Motion Design Arc

Motion Design Arc

Every engaging video follows an emotional arc:
Hook (0-5s)     → Grab attention immediately
Build (5-30s)   → Establish context and build interest
Peak (30-70s)   → Deliver main message with maximum impact
Resolve (70-90s) → Satisfying conclusion and call-to-action
所有引人入胜的视频都遵循情感弧线:
Hook (0-5秒)     → 立即抓住观众注意力
Build (5-30秒)   → 建立背景并提升兴趣
Peak (30-70秒)   → 传递核心信息,达到视觉高潮
Resolve (70-90秒) → 给出圆满结论与行动号召

Audio Design Layers

音频设计层级

Professional motion graphics use layered audio:
  1. Background Music — Sets mood and energy (40-60% volume)
  2. Sound Effects — Emphasizes actions and transitions (60-80% volume)
  3. Ambient Texture — Subtle background presence (20-30% volume)
  4. Voiceover/Dialog — If applicable (80-100% volume)
专业动态图形采用分层音频设计:
  1. 背景音乐 —— 奠定氛围与能量(音量40-60%)
  2. 音效 —— 强化动作与转场(音量60-80%)
  3. 环境音 —— 微妙的背景氛围(音量20-30%)
  4. 旁白/对话 —— 如有需求(音量80-100%)

Timing Theory

时间轴理论

Motion graphics timing follows natural rhythms:
  • 24-30 FPS — Standard video frame rates
  • 2-frame rule — Minimum duration for something to register
  • 0.3s (9 frames) — Minimum for comfortable reading
  • 0.5s (15 frames) — Sweet spot for UI micro-interactions
  • 1-2s — Comfortable transition duration
  • 3-5s — Scene duration for complex information
  • 8-12s — Maximum attention span without change
动态图形的时间把控遵循自然节奏:
  • 24-30 FPS —— 标准视频帧率
  • 2帧原则 —— 元素可被感知的最短时长
  • 0.3秒(9帧) —— 舒适阅读的最短时长
  • 0.5秒(15帧) —— UI微交互的黄金时长
  • 1-2秒 —— 舒适的转场时长
  • 3-5秒 —— 复杂信息场景的适宜时长
  • 8-12秒 —— 无变化时的最大注意力时长

Video Specification Format

视频规格文档格式

When creating a video spec, use this structure:
创建视频规格时,请遵循以下结构:

1. Overview

1. 概述

  • Title — Clear, descriptive name
  • Duration — Total length in seconds
  • Dimensions — Width x height (typically 1920x1080)
  • Frame Rate — 30 fps (standard)
  • Style — Visual aesthetic description
  • Mood — Emotional tone
  • 标题 —— 清晰、具描述性的名称
  • 时长 —— 总长度(秒)
  • 尺寸 —— 宽×高(通常为1920x1080)
  • 帧率 —— 30 fps(标准)
  • 风格 —— 视觉美学描述
  • 氛围 —— 情感基调

2. Audio Strategy

2. 音频策略

  • Background Music
    • Style/genre
    • Mood and energy level
    • Key moments to sync with
    • Volume envelope (fades, ducks)
  • Sound Effects
    • List of all SFX needed
    • Timing for each (in seconds)
    • Purpose of each effect
  • 背景音乐
    • 风格/流派
    • 氛围与能量级别
    • 需要同步的关键节点
    • 音量包络(淡入淡出、压低)
  • 音效
    • 所需音效清单
    • 每个音效的时间点(秒)
    • 每个音效的使用目的

3. Scene Breakdown

3. 镜头拆解

For each scene, specify:
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针对每个镜头,需明确:
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Scene N: [Name] (Xs - Ys, Duration: Zs)

镜头N: [名称](X秒 - Y秒,时长:Z秒)

Visual Description: [Detailed description of every element, position, color, size, typography]
Animation Details:
  • Element 1: [entrance/behavior] from Xs to Ys
  • Element 2: [movement/transform] from Xs to Ys
  • Element 3: [exit/transition] from Xs to Ys
Timing:
  • Frame 0-30: [what happens]
  • Frame 30-60: [what happens]
  • Frame 60-90: [what happens]
Audio:
  • Background music: [volume level, mood]
  • SFX at Xs: [effect description]
  • SFX at Ys: [effect description]
Transitions: [How this scene transitions to the next]
Focus Points: [What should draw viewer attention]
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视觉描述: [所有元素的详细描述,包括位置、颜色、尺寸、字体]
动画细节:
  • 元素1: [入场/表现] 从X秒到Y秒
  • 元素2: [移动/变形] 从X秒到Y秒
  • 元素3: [退场/转场] 从X秒到Y秒
时间轴:
  • 第0-30帧: [发生的动作]
  • 第30-60帧: [发生的动作]
  • 第60-90帧: [发生的动作]
音频:
  • 背景音乐: [音量级别、氛围]
  • X秒处音效: [音效描述]
  • Y秒处音效: [音效描述]
转场: [本镜头与下一镜头的衔接方式]
聚焦点: [观众应关注的核心内容]
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4. Technical Specifications

4. 技术规格

Include Remotion-specific guidance:
  • Composition dimensions and FPS
  • Color palette (hex codes)
  • Typography (fonts, sizes, weights)
  • Animation types (spring, interpolate, easing)
  • Spring configurations for different effects
  • Asset requirements (images, icons, etc.)
包含Remotion专属指导:
  • 合成尺寸与帧率
  • 调色板(十六进制代码)
  • 字体(字体类型、大小、字重)
  • 动画类型(spring、interpolate、easing)
  • 不同效果的弹簧配置
  • 资产需求(图片、图标等)

Integration with Remotion Best Practices

与Remotion最佳实践的集成

This skill produces specifications that map directly to Remotion implementation:
  • Scene descriptions → Remotion
    <Sequence>
    components
  • Timing details → Frame-based animation with
    useCurrentFrame()
  • Animation details
    spring()
    and
    interpolate()
    configurations
  • Audio placements
    <Audio>
    components with timing
  • Transitions → Transition patterns from remotion-best-practices
After creating a spec with this skill, use
/remotion-best-practices
to implement it.
本技能生成的规格文档可直接映射到Remotion的实现流程:
  • 镜头描述 → Remotion
    <Sequence>
    组件
  • 时间轴细节 → 基于
    useCurrentFrame()
    的帧动画
  • 动画细节
    spring()
    interpolate()
    配置
  • 音频布局 → 带时间控制的
    <Audio>
    组件
  • 转场 → 来自remotion-best-practices的转场模式
使用本技能创建规格文档后,可通过
/remotion-best-practices
进行实现。

Common Video Types

常见视频类型

TypeDurationStructureKey Elements
Micro-interaction1-3sSingle actionFast, snappy, clear feedback
Explainer intro5-10sHook + teaseBold text, simple concept
Product demo15-30sProblem → SolutionShow, don't tell
Feature showcase30-60sBuild → Peak → CTAMultiple scenes, transitions
Brand story60-120sArc structureEmotional journey
Tutorial2-5minStep-by-stepClear progression, pauses
类型时长结构核心要素
Micro-interaction1-3秒单一动作快速、利落、反馈清晰
Explainer intro5-10秒钩子 + 预告醒目文字、简洁概念
Product demo15-30秒问题 → 解决方案直观展示,而非口头说明
Feature showcase30-60秒铺垫 → 高潮 → 行动号召多镜头、转场丰富
Brand story60-120秒弧线结构情感化叙事
Tutorial2-5分钟分步讲解清晰递进、适时停顿

Sound Effect Categories

音效分类

UI/Interaction

UI/交互类

  • Whoosh — Transitions, reveals
  • Pop — Buttons, checkmarks, success
  • Click — Selections, interactions
  • Swoosh — Fast movements, swipes
  • Whoosh —— 转场、元素露出
  • Pop —— 按钮、勾选、成功反馈
  • Click —— 选择、交互操作
  • Swoosh —— 快速移动、滑动

Emphasis

强调类

  • Impact — Important moments, reveals
  • Boom — Big reveals, launches
  • Ding — Achievements, completions
  • Chime — Notifications, alerts
  • Impact —— 重要时刻、元素露出
  • Boom —— 重磅揭晓、产品发布
  • Ding —— 成就达成、完成提示
  • Chime —— 通知、警报

Ambient

环境类

  • Hum — Background technology feel
  • Texture — Subtle atmosphere
  • Riser — Building anticipation
  • Reverb tail — Spacious, dramatic
  • Hum —— 科技感背景音
  • Texture —— 微妙氛围音
  • Riser —— 营造期待感
  • Reverb tail —— 空间感、戏剧化效果

Anti-Patterns

常见误区

  • Random easing — Every animation should have intentional timing
  • Over-animation — Not everything needs to bounce
  • Unclear hierarchy — Viewer shouldn't guess where to look
  • Mismatched audio — Sound must reinforce visuals
  • No breathing room — Scenes need space to land
  • Inconsistent style — Visual language should be coherent
  • Ignoring story arc — Even abstract videos need flow
  • 随机缓动 —— 所有动画的时间控制都应具备目的性
  • 过度动画 —— 并非所有元素都需要弹跳效果
  • 层级模糊 —— 观众无需猜测聚焦点
  • 音画不符 —— 音效必须强化视觉表达
  • 缺乏留白 —— 镜头需要留足消化空间
  • 风格不一致 —— 视觉语言需保持统一
  • 忽视叙事弧线 —— 即使是抽象视频也需要流畅逻辑

Quality Checklist

质量检查清单

Before finalizing a video spec:
  • Clear visual hierarchy in every scene
  • Timing follows natural rhythms
  • Audio supports and enhances visuals
  • Sound effects emphasize key moments
  • Transitions feel smooth and purposeful
  • Story arc is clear (hook → build → peak → resolve)
  • Technical specs are complete for implementation
  • Every element serves the narrative
  • Pacing matches content complexity
  • Ending has satisfying resolution
最终确定视频规格前,请检查:
  • 每个镜头都有清晰的视觉层级
  • 时间轴遵循自然节奏
  • 音频支持并强化视觉表达
  • 音效突出关键节点
  • 转场流畅且具备目的性
  • 叙事弧线清晰(钩子→铺垫→高潮→收尾)
  • 技术规格完整,可直接用于实现
  • 每个元素都服务于叙事
  • 节奏匹配内容复杂度
  • 结尾有圆满的收尾

Expert Tips

专家技巧

Timing

时间轴

  • Action should land on music beats when possible
  • Use the "rule of thirds" for timing: 1/3 anticipation, 1/3 action, 1/3 follow-through
  • Vary timing to create rhythm (avoid mechanical repetition)
  • 动作应尽可能与音乐节拍同步
  • 遵循时间轴三分法:1/3铺垫、1/3动作、1/3收尾
  • 变化时间节奏以打造韵律感(避免机械重复)

Visual Design

视觉设计

  • Use contrast to guide attention (color, size, motion)
  • Limit palette to 3-5 colors for cohesion
  • Typography hierarchy: headline → subhead → body
  • White space is a design element, not empty space
  • 利用对比引导注意力(颜色、尺寸、动效)
  • 调色板限制在3-5种颜色以保持统一
  • 字体层级:标题 → 副标题 → 正文
  • 留白是设计元素,而非空白区域

Audio Design

音频设计

  • Duck background music when SFX play (-6dB to -12dB)
  • Layer 2-3 SFX for rich, full sound
  • Use silence strategically for impact
  • Fade in/out music, don't hard cut
  • 播放音效时压低背景音乐(-6dB至-12dB)
  • 叠加2-3种音效以打造丰富饱满的听觉效果
  • 战略性使用沉默以强化冲击感
  • 背景音乐采用淡入淡出,避免硬切

Animation

动画

  • Spring animations feel natural (damping: 200 for smooth, 20 for bouncy)
  • Use easing for mechanical UI elements
  • Group animations: stagger by 5-10 frames for flow
  • Exit animations should be faster than entrances (3:2 ratio)
  • Spring动画更具自然感(阻尼值200为平滑,20为弹跳感)
  • 机械UI元素使用缓动效果
  • 动画分组:按5-10帧错开以提升流畅度
  • 退场动画应快于入场动画(3:2比例)

When to Consult Rules

规则参考指南

For detailed guidance on specific aspects:
  • rules/scene-composition.md — Visual hierarchy and staging
  • rules/timing-pacing.md — Frame timing and rhythm
  • rules/audio-design.md — Music and audio strategy
  • rules/sound-effects.md — SFX selection and placement
  • rules/transitions.md — Scene transitions and flow
  • rules/visual-hierarchy.md — Directing attention
  • rules/storytelling-flow.md — Narrative structure
  • rules/camera-movement.md — Virtual camera techniques
如需特定领域的详细指导,请参考:
  • rules/scene-composition.md —— 视觉层级与镜头布局
  • rules/timing-pacing.md —— 帧时间与节奏把控
  • rules/audio-design.md —— 音乐与音频策略
  • rules/sound-effects.md —— 音效选择与布局
  • rules/transitions.md —— 镜头转场与流畅性
  • rules/visual-hierarchy.md —— 注意力引导
  • rules/storytelling-flow.md —— 叙事结构
  • rules/camera-movement.md —— 虚拟镜头技巧