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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 text animation presets effectively.

Level: Intermediate

Skills you'll gain:

After Effects, Animation, Text, Keyframing

Key Insights

  • Adding preset animations is straightforward in After Effects.
  • Adjusting text animations requires understanding of animators.
  • Text layers have unique properties compared to other layers.
  • Use range selectors to control which characters are animated.
  • Keyframing can be applied to animators for precise control.
  • Presets can be modified to fit specific project needs.
  • Utilize the playhead to time animations accurately.
  • Select layers and press 'U' to view keyframes.
  • Practice animating text to enhance project quality.
  • Familiarize with After Effects tools for efficient workflow.

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