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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 and modify visual elements in After Effects.
  • Utilize shape layers and vector layers effectively.

Level: Intermediate

Skills you'll gain:

After Effects, Shape Layers, Vector Layers, Gradients

Key Insights

  • Understand the difference between solid layers and shape layers.
  • Learn to create shape layers using various tools.
  • Modify shape layers by adding fills and strokes.
  • Use gradients for fills and strokes in shape layers.
  • Convert vector layers from Illustrator to shape layers.
  • Continuously rasterize vector layers to maintain quality.
  • Target specific elements within shape layers for modifications.
  • Experiment with different effects like twist and bloat.
  • Recognize the importance of layer selection in After Effects.

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