Basics: Introduction to After Effects
Course 4: Typography: Animating Type
By Evan Abrams , Motion Graphics Designer and Visual Effects Artist
About the video: Animating Type
Overview
“Animating typography in After Effects is a very special and consequential sub-system of the program that is critical to using the app to its fullest. Some people only use After Effects for this specific function. I'll teach you the essential functions and operations you must understand to create animation with this system. The Text Animators may seem complex and obtuse at first, but if you take your time and practice with the concepts with cover, you’ll be creating titles, lower 3rds, and callouts in no time.”
In this video lesson Evan Abrams addresses the topic: Animating 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
“Now it's time to make that typography kinetic. That's a fancy way of saying we're going to animate words and letters There is no end to the complexity and nuance you can get from these systems. And... They can be quite opaque. But don't worry. We'll take it one concept at a time. So have the confidence to craft any movement you can imagine. Let's own up After Effects and make it happen. So we're here in After Effects, I've got a composition open and we have one line of text out there, one single line of text and we want to animate it. The most basic way to animate any text is to enter into ...”
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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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