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Ian Robinson

A seasoned motion graphics designer, educator, and creative director.

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Create and Animate Text Using Presets

Learn how to create eye-catching text animations and customize the presets to fit your needs.

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Learning Outcomes:

  • Apply text animation presets effectively
  • Customize animations for individual characters
  • Adjust keyframes for timing control

Level: Advanced

Skills you'll gain:

After Effects, Animation, Text, Keyframes

Key Insights

  • Text animation presets simplify complex animations.
  • Presets can be customized for specific text elements.
  • Use the project panel to organize imported files.
  • Reset workspace layout for consistency.
  • Real-time playback is crucial for client presentations.
  • Adjust keyframes by dragging in the timeline.
  • Use the U key to reveal animated properties.
  • Hold ALT/Option to squeeze or stretch keyframes.
  • Apply effects from the native After Effects library.
  • Utilize the info panel for precise timing adjustments.