Introduction to Logo and Text Animation in After Effects — Part 3 - L6624c

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Learn how to animate your company’s logo to make it stand out. In this follow along lab, motion designer Eran Stern will guide you through the process of animating a multilayered Illustrator file in After Effects. You’ll use 3D layers, camera and light tools to make the logo animation pop. You’ll also create a packshot animan by applying text animation presets and effects. Expand your skill set by learning some After Effects animation basics. In Part 3 of this three part lab, you’ll complete and render your animated logo.

In Part 3, you will learn how to:

  • Animate and reveal strokes
  • Apply per-character text animation
  • Add color effects and transitions
  • Render the result

Technical Level: Beginner, Intermediate

Type: Lab

Category: How To

Track: Graphic Design, Video

Audience: Art/Creative Director, Graphic Designer, Motion Graphics/Visual Effects Artist, Post-Production Professional, Print Designer, Web Designer