Welcome to Day Three of "15 Days, 15 After Effect Tips!" In this segment, we're diving into a creative text effect inspired by Iman Ghazi's editing style.
Create a New Composition: Open After Effects and create a new composition that suits your project.
Add Text: Insert any text of your choice. You can customize the font, size, and color according to your design preference.
Adjust Text Layer: Turn off the 'Fill' option and activate the 'Stroke' option in the text layer. This will outline your text without any solid fill.
Convert Text to Shapes: Right-click on the text layer and select "Create Shapes from Text." This action will convert your text into shape layers which will give you more control for animations.
Add Trim Paths: With the shape layer selected, navigate to the 'Add' option in the shape layer properties and choose 'Trim Paths.' This will allow you to animate the stroke.
Animate the Trim Path:
Final Touches: Play around with the timing of the keyframes to achieve the desired effect. You can also add other effects as needed to enhance your animation.
File Sharing: If you found this tutorial helpful and would like to practice, feel free to DM me for a file that adds 100 datchi to your project. Simply comment "file" and I'll send it your way!
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Q1: What is the purpose of using Trim Paths in After Effects?
A1: Trim Paths allows you to create animated reveals, making your text or shapes appear dynamically, adding visual interest to your projects.
Q2: Can I customize the text appearance before converting it to shapes?
A2: Yes, you can customize the font, size, and color of the text as per your design needs before creating shapes from it.
Q3: How can I receive the additional file with 100 datchi?
A3: Simply comment "file" in the designated area, and I will DM you the file for your use.
Q4: Do I need to have prior knowledge of After Effects to follow this tutorial?
A4: While basic knowledge of After Effects is helpful, this tutorial is designed to be accessible for beginners who want to learn text animation.
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