Create Glowing Outline Logo & Icon Animations in After Effects #tutorial

Introduction

To create a beautiful glowing outline effect for your logo or any graphic in After Effects, follow these steps:

1. Select your graphic (logo or icon).
2. Go to Layer > Auto Trace to create mask outlines of your graphic.
3. Apply the Free Saver plugin (link provided below if needed).
4. Customize the core settings: set the core type to layer mask and the glow intensity to 15.
5. To animate the outline, you can keyframe the end offset or lower its value.
6. To add a dynamic touch, Alt-click the stopwatch for Mask Evolution and type time * 100.
7. For a more detailed tutorial, watch the recommended video to enhance your glowing outline animation.

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FAQ:

Q: Can this glowing outline effect be applied to any type of graphic? A: Yes, the glowing outline effect can be applied to logos, icons, or any other type of graphic you wish to animate in After Effects.

Q: Is the Free Saver plugin necessary for creating the glowing outline effect? A: While the Free Saver plugin is recommended for this tutorial, you can explore other plugins or effects in After Effects to achieve similar glowing outline animations.

Q: How can I further enhance my glowing outline animation in After Effects? A: Experiment with different core types, glow intensities, and animation techniques to customize and elevate your glowing outline effect.