Masking, Effects & Shapes
Use masking, blending modes and effects to stylize existing elements or create new ones from scratch. Learn to leverage shape layers, similar to working in Illustrator, to create animations with flexible and versatile shapes.
Learning Outcomes:
- Explore After Effects as a design tool
- Utilize compositing options for complex looks
- Animate layers and effects non-destructively
Level: Beginner
Skills you'll gain:
After Effects, Animation, Compositing, Design
Key Insights
- Use masks to control layer visibility and effects.
- Order of effects impacts final visual output.
- Adjustment layers apply effects to all layers below.
- Track mats allow independent layer visibility control.
- Shape layers provide flexible design options.
- Text layers can be animated similarly to shapes.
- Explore various effects for unique visual styles.
- Utilize the repeater for efficient shape duplication.
- Wiggle paths and transforms add organic movement.
- Convert text layers to shape layers for advanced animation.
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