Typography Animation with After Effects
Typography in a fake 3D environment 1
A course by Érico Santana , Motion Graphics Designer
Joined June 2020
About the video: Typography in a fake 3D environment 1
Overview
“How about using our next text to simulate a 3D environment? You will see how to apply the "CC Cylinder" effect to the text and create a deep background to give the impression that the text is in a 3D environment.”
In this video lesson Érico Santana addresses the topic: Typography in a fake 3D environment 1, 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
“Typography in a fake 3D environment Using the CC Cylinder effect, we will animate our text and simulate a 3D environment in our composition. So beauty, come on. I'm already here with my composition created. Remember, 1920 x 1080, 23.97 frames per second, ten seconds is fine, then we fix it. I'll give Ok. We will use the CC Cylinder effect, where the text appears to be rotating in a 3D environment. And because they are two words, I will divide them in two. I start with the first word, "Never". Then we go to the other one. I still won't touch the word, the text. I will transform it into a com...”
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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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