Advanced Animation for Typographic Compositions
Text Linked to a Shape
A course by Holke 79 , Graphic Designer
Joined June 2015
About the video: Text Linked to a Shape
Overview
“By means of an expression (code in After Effects) I am going to show you how to link the path through which we have distributed a text with another "Path", which will be visible within a Shape Layer . The choreography and effects that you are going to achieve are very surprising.”
In this video lesson Holke 79 addresses the topic: Text Linked to a Shape, which is part of the Domestika online course: Advanced Animation for Typographic Compositions. Learn professional techniques to animate your creations with After Effects and Cinema 4D.
Partial transcription of the video
“In this lesson. i'm going to teach you how to link text to a shape using expressions to achieve stunning choreography and effects. Let's get started. We'll be crafting an animation akin to the one showcased in my Behance portfolio. I owe inspiration to Erlich. whose work motivated me to embark on creating this animation. Her influence was pivotal in shaping my I encountered something quite similar technically. and it was this individual who inspired me. You should follow them; they produce intriguing work. consistently pushing boundaries with design and motion. Their Alright. here we are. T...”
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Course summary for: Advanced Animation for Typographic Compositions
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Category
3D & Animation, Calligraphy & Typography -
Software
Adobe After Effects, Cinema 4D -
Areas
Animation, Kinetic Typography, Typography

Holke 79
A course by Holke 79
Borja is a graphic designer specialized in motion graphics from San Sebastián, Spain. He studied journalism at the University of San Pablo in Madrid, but he soon discovered that his passion was in graphic design. After taking courses in design and animation, he began to work as a broadcast designer for TV networks like Canal+, creating motion graphics for sports matches like El Clásico (Real Madrid versus FC Barcelona) and Copa América.
He worked as a senior motion designer for Saffron Brand Consultants in Madrid, where he helped brands build their visual identity through animation. In 2019, after over a decade of working in motion design, Borja started his own motion graphic design company, Holke 79. Some of his projects include online campaigns for Converse, Aerosmith’s Last Vegas residency, an official lyrics video for Green Day, and a number of animated graphics for TV shows.
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