In this After Effects tutorial, we create a responsive box behind text using just the text layer itself. No shape layers are needed. Perfect for quick and easy social media caption overlays. Step 1: Add a Fill effect Add a Generate > Fill effect and choose your box color. Step 2: Add a Shift Channels effect Add a Channel > Shift Channels effect. Change ‘Take Alpha From’ to ‘Full On’. Step 3: Add a CC RepeTile effect Add a Stylize > CC RepeTile effect. Change all values to 40. This is the padding of your box so feel free to increase these values. Step 4: Add a CC Composite effect Add a Channel > CC Composite effect. This will make your original text visible again. Step 5: Add 2 Simple Choker effects For rounded corners add two Matte > Simple Choker effects. Use values of 15, and negative 15. These… read more
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Creating 3D Text in After Effects – No Plugins In this article we’ll look at creating 3D text inside After Effects using a variety of techniques and approaches. Text Guide | Video Tutorials | Editable Templates Creating extruded 3D text in After Effects involves using its built-in 3D capabilities and may require some knowledge of the software. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you achieve this without the need for any third-party plugins. Step 1: Create a New Composition Open Adobe After Effects on your computer and create a new composition by clicking on Composition > New Composition. Under Basic, set your preferred composition settings, including resolution, duration, and frame rate. Before you close this dialogue box, under 3D Renderer, choose Cinema 4D. This will enable 3D extrusions and environments. Step 2: Create a 3D Text Layer Click on the âTâ icon in the toolbar to create a text layer…. read more
Replacing a sky in After Effects is a powerful and creative technique that can completely transform the mood and atmosphere of your videos. Whether you want to replace a dull sky with a beautiful sunset or create a fantasy world in your footage, here’s a step-by-step guide on how to do it: Step 1: Prepare Your Footage Before you start, make sure you have your footage and the replacement sky ready. Your replacement sky should ideally have a similar lighting and perspective to the original sky for a more realistic result. If you’re shooting your own sky footage, ensure the lighting and angles match. Step 2: Import Your Footage Step 3: Create a Composition Step 4: Add the Replacement Sky Step 5: Arrange Layers Step 6: Rotoscoping (if necessary) If your original footage includes subjects like people or objects that overlap with the sky, you may need to use the… read more
A quick After Effects basics video tutorial showing how to export video with a transparent background (alpha channel). Please note that not all video codecs support alpha channels. In this example we are exporting in Quicktime MOV format which is an uncompressed file type. Compressed video formats such as MP4 do not support transparency. Using video with transparency, often referred to as an alpha channel, offers a wide range of creative and practical possibilities in various contexts. One primary use is within video editing and compositing, where transparent areas allow for seamless integration of video elements onto different backgrounds. This is invaluable in film production, advertising, and visual effects, as it enables the superimposition of characters, objects and effects (VFX) onto new scenes. How to Export Transparent Video from After Effects Here’s a list of instructions for exporting video with transparency from Adobe After Effects: You can check to see… read more
Sometimes you only want to show part of your footage, revealing the underlying layer or transparency, or to mask off specific areas. Here’s a short After Effects basics video tutorial showing two ways to crop footage (or image) layers. Cropping Footage Using a Layer Mask Cropping Footage Using the Linear Wipe effect For a free trial of Adobe After Effects use the link below. For more handy After Effects tips and templates subscribe to our YouTube channel.
Introduction Adobe After Effects is a powerful software that allows you to create stunning motion graphics, visual effects, and animations. However, for many, harnessing its full potential can be a daunting task. That’s where Adobe After Effects templates come into play. These pre-made project files simplify the creative process, enabling users to produce professional-quality videos with ease. In exciting news, Adobe has expanded its offerings by integrating After Effects templates into the Adobe Stock library. In this blog post, we’ll dive into what After Effects templates are, how to use them, and explore the benefits of their inclusion in Adobe Stock. What Are Adobe After Effects Templates? Adobe After Effects templates are pre-designed project files that can be customized to suit your specific needs. They are essentially pre-built compositions with placeholders for various elements like text, images, videos, and effects. These templates can range from simple text animations to complex… read more
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