Basics: Introduction to After Effects
Course 4: Typography: Creating Type
By Evan Abrams , Motion Graphics Designer and Visual Effects Artist
About the video: Creating Type
Overview
“Typography is a critical part of motion design. In this unit, you will explore the basics of how to create type and style it to our needs in After Effects. You will learn where to access the windows specific to typography and the tools you need to manipulate it. We will also look at ways of conforming text to specific paths or areas to give you more creative control over your text. ”
In this video lesson Evan Abrams addresses the topic: Creating Type, which is part of the Domestika online course: Course 4: Typography. Unlock the secrets of text animation and design with After Effects, transforming plain text into compelling visual elements for media and advertising..
Partial transcription of the video
“Text, type, typography. Whatever you call it, These powerful runes and glyphs are essential to making titles, lower thirds, callouts, and any kind of graphic with substantial information that audiences should, Read. So. Start making typography in After Effects, we need to get to know the text tool and text layers So this unit is all about creating text, styling it, and conforming it to paths and spaces. Let's get into it. So we've got After Effects open. We've got an empty composition. Let's fill it with text. How are we going to do that? Well, we're going to go up to Layer, New Text. That ...”
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Course summary for: Course 4: Typography
Evan Abrams
By Evan Abrams
Evan Abrams is a prominent motion graphics designer and visual effects artist with a solid track record in the industry. He has collaborated with well-known brands and worked on creating impactful visual content for renowned companies.
His passion for design and animation has led him to specialize in Adobe After Effects, a software he considers his main tool for bringing creative ideas to life. With a broad vision and an innovative approach, Evan is dedicated to sharing his knowledge and experience with those who wish to explore the world of motion graphics.
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