In this tutorial we’ll look at using shape layers to build lower-third graphics with Adobe After Effects CC 2015. I’m going to demonstrate how you can create custom lower-third graphics with some ...

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For motion graphics artists, one of the most significant new features introduced in After Effects CS3 was Shape Layers. This feature brings important components of Adobe Illustrator into After Effects ...

Here’s a quick tutorial to animate strokes of a shape layer in After Effects. The goal is to animate the stroke, duplicate it out, and alter the copy for a cool effect. First, we’ll click the arrow ...

I recently posted a video tutorial that demonstrates how to generate a z-depth map from Particular, and then use it to composite multiple layers of Particular together. This technique opens up a whole ...

In this After Effects mini-tutorial, you'll learn how to quickly and easily center anchor points for both text and shape layers. We'll cover multiple methods, including a handy shortcut, using the Pan ...