Create text
Create, manipulate, and animate text in a composition.
This summary is AI generated
Learning Outcomes:
- Create Point and Paragraph text in After Effects
- Add text to a path using masks
- Understand text alignment and margins
Level: Intermediate
Skills you'll gain:
After Effects, Text Creation, Animation, Masking
Key Insights
- Point text is created by clicking and typing.
- Paragraph text requires dragging a text box.
- Text behavior differs between Point and Paragraph text.
- Text on a path requires the text layer first.
- Margins in After Effects are referred to as left and right.
- Force alignment affects how text is positioned on a path.
- Keyframing can animate text margins for dynamic effects.
- Understanding text alignment is crucial for effective design.
