Typography Animation with After Effects
Text on a Path and CC Cylinder
A course by Érico Santana , Motion Graphics Designer
Joined June 2020
About the video: Text on a Path and CC Cylinder
Overview
“Now I’m going to teach two more text animation techniques: Path and CC Cylinder.”
In this video lesson Érico Santana addresses the topic: Text on a Path and CC Cylinder, which is part of the Domestika online course: Typography Animation with After Effects. Discover creative techniques with motion design and bring animated typefaces to life with unique visuals.
Partial transcription of the video
“Now I'm going to teach you two really cool text animation techniques. One is Text on Access. where I'll you how to create a path for your text to follow. The other is for adding an effect to your text. creating a second-on-second effect. The initial technique I'm introducing is called Text on a Path. This involves crafting a path that your text will follow. It's a fascinating method. and I'll guide you through the process step by step. ensuring you understand how to implement it effectively. Let's start by right-clicking in the project window and selecting New Composition. I'll type text.Co...”
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Course summary for: Typography Animation with After Effects
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Category
3D & Animation, Calligraphy & Typography -
Software
Adobe After Effects -
Areas
3D Animation, Animation, Kinetic Typography, Motion Graphics, Typography

Érico Santana
A course by Érico Santana
Érico Santana is a graphic designer specialized in animation. He found his true calling in motion design as it allows him to combine his two greatest passions: design and illustration.
Through his creative use of motion design techniques in After Effects, Érico not only caught the public's eye, but also the attention of industry-leading companies. He has created content for major Brazilian and international brands like Heineken, Banco Itaú, and Comic-Con Experience (CCXP).
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