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Master Text Animation in After Effects: From Basics to Pro!

Name: Master Text Animation in After Effects: From Basics to Pro!
Rating: 4.4 (6 reviews)

A Step-by-Step Journey to Professional Text Animation

Created byAg Motion Designs

Last updated 12/2024

English

What you'll learn

Understanding key concepts of motion graphics and text animation.
How to use the Text Animator tool for professional-grade effects.
Working with expressions to add automated and dynamic motion.
Applying color gradients, glows, and strokes to text layers.
Exploring creative styles and trends in modern text animation.
Practical tips for working efficiently on client projects.
Best practices for rendering text animations in various formats.
How to develop a unique style and stand out in the motion graphics industry.

Course content

9 sections • 80 lectures • 6h 45m total length

01 Basic Introduction to after effects14:21
02 Text Tool9:48
03 Text Properties2:44
04 Text Animation4:37
05 Animation Presets2:49
Discover how to apply text animation presets in After Effects to quickly animate text, using the Effects and Presets panel, double-clicking presets, and adjusting keyframes with F9.
06 Precompose null object adjustment layer3:52

01 Animation By Using Basic Concepts Part 014:13
Create a simple text animation in After Effects by styling text, using an alpha mask and inverted alpha mask, and revealing it with position keyframes and graph editor tweaks.
01 Animation By Using Basic Concepts Part 024:35
Apply transform effects, trim paths, and keyframes with the graph editor to animate text, then enhance with rotation, color changes, drop shadow, glow, and a pre-compose workflow using null objects.

What We will Learn0:17
Discover the essential topics you will learn in mastering text animation in After Effects, from basics to pro.
01 Masking2:01
Learn the masking concept in After Effects, including alpha matte and alpha inverted mask, track matte, and masking with shape layers plus mask opacity, expansion, and feathers.
02 Repeater2:57
04 Graph Editor2:03
03 Trim Path1:40
01 Elegant Text Animation Part 014:03
Learn to create an elegant text reveal in After Effects by building a main composition, adjusting kerning and scale, and animating position with a range selector and graph editor.
01 Elegant Text Animation Part 024:17
02 Elegant Text Animation Part 015:44
02 Elegant Text Animation Part 025:57
03 Elegant Text Animation Part 014:24
03 Elegant Text Animation Part 024:49
04 Elegant Text Animation Part 016:32
Learn to craft elegant After Effects text animations by building a main composition, animating text with position keyframes, masking, and trimming paths, and applying motion blur for a polished look.

What We Will Learn0:23
01 How looping animation works2:03
02 LoopIn LoopOut1:48
Master looping text animation in After Effects using loop out and loop in expressions. Apply keyframe copying and Alt stopwatch usage to create continuous or start-at-a-point loops.
03 Time Enable Remapiing2:47
04 Tint Effect1:01
05 Camera4:54
01 Looping Text Animation Part 13:51
01 Looping Text Animation Part 23:11
02 Looping Text Animation Part 16:10
02 Looping Text Animation Part 26:17
03 Looping Text Animation Part 16:00
03 Looping Text Animation Part 26:22
04 Looping Text Animation Part 16:37
04 Looping Text Animation Part 26:12

What We Will Learn0:25
Learn to master text animation in After Effects, starting with fundamentals and progressing to advanced techniques to create dynamic typography.
01 Creative Text Animation Part 16:24
01 Creative Text Animation Part 26:37
02 Creative Text Animation Part 13:46
Create a new main animation composition, place each letter on its own layer, align anchors, and animate with separate x/y position keyframes, easing via the graph editor and F9.
02 Creative Text Animation Part 23:54
03 Creative Text Animation Part 15:26
03 Creative Text Animation Part 26:19
04 Creative Text Animation Part 17:28
04 Creative Text Animation Part 28:03

What We WIll Learn0:28
01 Advance Text Animation Part 016:37
01 Advance Text Animation Part 027:01
02 Advance Text Aniamtion Part 013:59
02 Advance Text Aniamtion Part 024:49
Apply a looping text animation in After Effects by setting five-frame intervals, duplicating and coloring layers (white text, green text, outline text), and adding a drop shadow for depth.
03 Advance Text Aniamtion Part 014:57
Master text animation in After Effects by creating compositions, applying page turn and tint effects, and choreographing timed keyframes for alternating white and black frames.
03 Advance Text Aniamtion Part 024:54
04 Advance Text Aniamtion Part 017:00
04 Advance Text Aniamtion Part 027:54

What We WIll Learn0:33
01 Complex Animation Part 016:17
01 Complex Animation Part 026:28
02 Complex Animation Part 015:58
Learn to create a complex text animation in After Effects by building a main composition, animating a black strip, and text with position, tracking, and stroke via range selectors.
02 Complex Animation Part 025:42
03 Complex Animation Part 014:43
03 Complex Animation Part 025:18
04 Complex Animation Part 016:19
04 Complex Animation Part 026:33
Learn a complex text reveal in After Effects using trim paths, stroke caps, layered strokes, and precise keyframes to animate typography from Illustrator assets.

What We Will Learn0:30
01 Kinetic Typography Text Animation Part 015:48
01 Kinetic Typography Text Animation Part 025:44
02 Kinetic Typography Text Animation Part 016:58
02 Kinetic Typography Text Animation Part 027:10
03 Kinetic Typography Text Animation Part 016:56
03 Kinetic Typography Text Animation Part 027:14
Master text animation in After Effects teaches building kinetic typography with 3D camera, null object, and looping keyframe animations, including depth of field, focus distance, and controlled blur.
04 Kinetic Typography Text Animation Part 017:17
04 Kinetic Typography Text Animation Part 027:24
04 Kinetic Typography Text Aniamtion Part 037:22

What We Will Learn0:30
Learn to master text animation in After Effects from basics to pro, exploring essential techniques and workflows to create dynamic animated typography.
01 Intro Animation Part 014:59
01 Intro Animation Part 025:23
02 Intro Animation Part 017:56
Create a 1920x180 composition with a bouncing ball using separate y-position keyframes and graph edits, then add 3d rotation, ripple, and spark effects.
02 Intro Animation Part 028:26
03 Intro Animation Part 016:00
03 Intro Aniamtion Part 027:20
04 Intro Aniamtion Part 014:32
Create a main After Effects composition with motion graphics text, color and stroke, add depth via Gaussian blur ellipses, apply wiggle position, and place a door on a solid background.
04 Intro Aniamtion Part 024:33

Requirements

Basic knowledge of After Effects is helpful but not required. Even if you're a complete beginner, this course is designed to guide you through every step.

Description

Are you ready to bring your text to life and create stunning animations that captivate audiences? Welcome to Master Text Animation in After Effects: From Basics to Pro!

Welcome to AG Motion Designs and I’ll be your guide on this exciting journey to mastering text animations in Adobe After Effects. Whether you're a beginner starting from scratch or an intermediate animator looking to take your skills to the next level, this course is perfect for you!

In this course, we’ll cover everything from the basics of After Effects to advanced techniques that will make your animations stand out. Here’s what you’ll learn:

01 Introduction to After Effects – We’ll set the foundation and make sure you’re comfortable with the software.

02 Create Your First Text Animation – Start simple and build confidence.

03 Elegant Text Animations – Add sophistication to your projects.

04 Looping Text Animations – Seamless designs perfect for modern media.

05 Creative Text Animations – Explore unique techniques to unleash your creativity.

06 Advanced Text Animations – Level up with intricate and dynamic effects.

07 Complex Text Animations – Master layered animations for professional-grade results.

08 Kinetic Typography – Discover how to bring storytelling to life through animated text.

09 Intro Animations Using Text – Learn to create attention-grabbing intros using text.

By the end of this course, you’ll have a strong portfolio of text animations and the skills to create professional animations for social media, YouTube, client projects, and more.

So, are you ready to unlock the power of text animation? Enroll now, and let’s start animating together!

Who this course is for:

Motion Graphic Designers.

Master Text Animation in After Effects: From Basics to Pro!

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Course content

01 Introduction to The After Effects6 lectures • 38min

02 Create Your First Text Animation2 lectures • 9min

03 Elegant Text Animations12 lectures • 45min

04 Looping Text Animation14 lectures • 58min

05 Creative Text Animation9 lectures • 48min

06 Advance Text Animation9 lectures • 48min

07 Complex Text Animation9 lectures • 48min

08 Kinetic Typography Text Animation10 lectures • 1hr 2min

09 Intro Animation By Using Text Animations9 lectures • 50min

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