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Kyle Hamrick

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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.

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Learning Outcomes:

  • Explore After Effects as a design tool
  • Utilize effects for creative content creation
  • Animate layers and effects non-destructively

Level: Beginner

Skills you'll gain:

After Effects, Animation, Compositing, Design

Key Insights

  • Import artwork from Photoshop and Illustrator for animation.
  • Use masks to control visibility and shape of layers.
  • Effects order affects final output in compositions.
  • Adjustment layers apply effects to all layers below.
  • Trackmats allow independent layer visibility based on shapes.
  • Fractal noise can create dynamic textures and backgrounds.
  • Shape layers enable procedural and flexible design.
  • Text layers can be animated with various properties.
  • Variable fonts offer unique animation possibilities.
  • Presets simplify text animations for quick results.

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