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Luisa Winters

Instructor and consultant for Adobe products

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Shape layers (part 2)

Create visual elements using a variety of tools such as the Pen and vector editing tools.

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Learning Outcomes:

  • Create visual elements using shape layers
  • Modify shapes with fills and strokes
  • Convert vector layers into shape layers

Level: Intermediate

Skills you'll gain:

After Effects, Shape Layers, Gradients, Vector Graphics

Key Insights

  • Use core tools to create solids and shapes.
  • Shape layers can have unique properties in After Effects.
  • Anchor points can be centered in new shape layers.
  • Gradients can be applied to fills and strokes.
  • Multiple fills can be added to a single shape layer.
  • Continuously rasterize vector layers to maintain quality.
  • Illustrator files can be converted to shape layers.
  • Select specific elements to modify within shape layers.
  • Understand the difference between raster and vector graphics.
  • Utilize the add menu to enhance shape layers.

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