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Luisa Winters

Instructor and consultant for Adobe products

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Text animation

Animate text by applying and adjusting preset animations.

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Learning Outcomes:

  • Animate text using presets in After Effects.
  • Create custom text animations from scratch.
  • Modify existing animations for unique effects.

Level: Intermediate

Skills you'll gain:

After Effects, Animation, Text, Keyframing

Key Insights

  • Adding preset animations is straightforward in After Effects.
  • Adjusting animations requires understanding of keyframes and animators.
  • Text layers have unique properties compared to other layers.
  • Use range selectors to control which characters are affected.
  • Keyframe navigation helps in timing animations accurately.
  • Presets can be modified to achieve desired effects.
  • Understanding animator properties enhances text animation capabilities.
  • Use the search bar to quickly find animation presets.
  • Select layers and press 'U' to view keyframes.
  • Practice creating animations to prepare for certification.

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