Shape Layers as creative tools
Important notice for English members
This tutorial video has been translated into English with a voice-over, but the software interface remains in French.
Use shapes layers as creative tools to obtain a rich typographic animation effect using simple manipulations.
In this new free video tutorial on After Effects, we'll focus once again on shape layers. We will see how to use them for a typographic composition rich in details, from simple manipulations.
Then we will see how to animate our typography, with a burst into hundreds of particles that doesn't require any plugin or effect! Only one shape layer.
We will also add a random motion to give an organic look to our text.
- Creating a typography composed of hundreds of circles, on a single shape layer
- Random animation on individual circles to give life
- Scattering and animation effects for an effect close to a particle simulator
- Graphic experiments using different tools specific to the shape layers
About the author
I am the Founder of Mattrunks.
I work as Creative Director and Motion Designer in my studio. I also create video tutorials to share my passion of motion.