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Create Endless Glow Animation Variations with Ease Controls - LumaFusion Tutorial

Film & Animation

Introduction

In this article, we will delve into the exciting new EASE controls introduced in the enhanced keyframing pack of LumaFusion 5. These controls provide an incredible array of options for creating stunning glowing text animations.

Starting Setup

Our journey begins with a simple setup featuring two copies of the same title. One title is styled with yellow text, while the other utilizes green text and has a Gaussian blur effect applied to it. To create an oscillating glow effect, we use keyframes to animate the blur; the blur increases over the initial second, then reduces over the subsequent second, creating a cycle that repeats.

By stacking one title over the other, we achieve our basic glowing text animation.

Exploring Easing Options

Let's explore how modifying the EASE controls can drastically transform the look of our animation:

  1. Ease Out and In: In this variation, the blur that creates the glow effect gradually eases out from one keyframe while easing back into the next. The glow decelerates as it approaches its peak and lowest values and accelerates in between.

  2. Immediate Ease Down: This option sees the glow immediately ease down to the lowest glow value after reaching its peak, followed by a swift return back up.

  3. Immediate Ease Up: In a contrasting approach, once the animation hits its lowest glow, it rapidly eases up to the highest glow before quickly descending again.

  4. Hold Keyframes: This setting employs hold keyframes, allowing the glow to jump abruptly between its highest and lowest values.

  5. Abrupt Jump from Low to High: Here, the glow holds at its lowest value, then jumps sharply to its highest before rapidly dropping down again.

  6. Easing Back Down: Similar to the previous variation, but upon jumping to the highest value, the glow slowly eases back down to its lowest, enhancing the transition.

  7. Hold at Highest Glow: Lastly, applying the same easing settings, we can create an animation that maintains the highest glow before transitioning back to the lowest.

Conclusion

This exploration illustrates how the innovative EASE controls in LumaFusion 5 allow for versatile glow animation variations. Experimenting with these options can elevate your title animations to the next level.

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Keywords

  • LumaFusion
  • EASE controls
  • Glow animation
  • Keyframes
  • Gaussian blur
  • Oscillating effect
  • Title animation
  • Animation variations

FAQ

Q: What are EASE controls in LumaFusion?
A: EASE controls are features in LumaFusion that allow for customizable animations through keyframing, enabling a variety of transition effects.

Q: How can I create a glowing text animation in LumaFusion?
A: Start with two copies of a title, apply a Gaussian blur to one of them, and use keyframes to animate the blur to create an oscillating glow effect.

Q: What types of easing options can I use for glow animations?
A: You can use options like ease in and out, immediate ease down/up, hold keyframes, and variations for jumps or slow transitions.

Q: Can I experiment with different glow effects in my animations?
A: Yes, the EASE controls offer countless variations to customize your glow animations, allowing for unique styles.