Create Any Animated Stroke Icon in After Effects

Film & Animation

Create Any Animated Stroke Icon in After Effects

Creating an icon animation in After Effects is a straightforward process. The first thing you need is an icon. If you don't have one, you can download free icons via the links provided. Once you have your icon, follow these steps:

  1. Prepare Your Icon:

    • Open the icon in Adobe Illustrator.
    • Select the graphic using the Direct Selection Tool.
    • Copy the path.

  2. Import to After Effects:

    • Open After Effects and create a new solid layer.
    • Paste the copied path into the solid layer.

  3. Apply Effects:

    • Go to the 'Effect' menu, navigate to 'Generate', and select 'Stroke'.

  4. Configure Settings:

    • In the Stroke effect settings, check 'All Masks'.
    • Set 'Paint Style' to 'On Transparent'.
    • Adjust the brush size as needed.
    • Animate the 'Start' value to create the stroke animation.

  5. Pre-made Icons:

    • Consider checking out pre-made icons via the provided links for more design options.

And that's it! You've created a stroke icon animation in After Effects. For more pre-made icons, refer to the links provided in the description.

Keywords

  • After Effects
  • Stroke Icon Animation
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Solid Layer
  • Generate Stroke Effect

FAQ

Q1: What software do I need for creating a stroke icon animation? A1: You need Adobe Illustrator and Adobe After Effects.

Q2: Where can I find free icons to download? A2: Free icons can be downloaded via the links provided in the description of the source video.

Q3: What tool in Illustrator should I use to select the graphic? A3: Use the Direct Selection Tool in Adobe Illustrator.

Q4: How do I add the copied path to After Effects? A4: Paste the copied path from Illustrator into a new solid layer in After Effects.

Q5: What effect should I apply in After Effects to animate the icon? A5: Apply the 'Stroke' effect from the 'Generate' category.

Q6: Can I adjust the size of the stroke? A6: Yes, you can adjust the brush size in the Stroke effect settings.

Q7: How do I animate the stroke effect? A7: Animate the 'Start' value in the Stroke effect settings.