Typography Animation with After Effects

A course by Érico Santana , Motion Graphics Designer

Motion Graphics Designer. São Paulo, Brazil.
Joined June 2020

Discover creative techniques with motion design and bring animated typefaces to life with unique visuals

99% positive reviews (161)
4,996 students
Audio: Portuguese
Portuguese · Spanish · English · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch

Discover creative techniques with motion design and bring animated typefaces to life with unique visuals

After Effects is a powerful tool that allows us to create captivating texts that come to life, typefaces brimming with originality and style, and digital designs that capture a brand's essence. Alongside motion graphics designer Érico Santana, whose client list includes major brands like Heineken, Banco Itaú, and Comic-Con Experience, learn how to do all that and more while exploring the world of typography animation.

In this course, learn how to animate a phrase in Adobe After Effects using fonts and creative motion design techniques. Discover how to give your texts personality and captivate your audience with unique, professional designs.

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What will you learn in this online course?

17 lessons & 10 downloads

What will we do in the course?
2 minutes, 21 seconds
Typography in motion design
9 minutes, 50 seconds
Text Animators
13 minutes, 15 seconds
Text on a Path and CC Cylinder
13 minutes, 11 seconds
Text animation as Shape Layers
19 minutes, 56 seconds
Text Glitch Effect
11 minutes, 32 seconds
  • 99% positive reviews (161)
  • 4,996 students
  • 17 lessons (3h 14m)
  • 10 additional resources (1 files)
  • Online and at your own pace
  • Available on the app
  • Audio: Portuguese
  • Portuguese · Spanish · English · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
  • Level: Beginner
  • Unlimited access forever

What is this course's project?

Learn how to animate a phrase in Adobe After Effects using fonts and creative motion design techniques.

Projects by course students

Who is this online course for?

This course is suitable for motion graphics designers, video editors, communications students, or anyone who want to learn new creative animation techniques.

Requirements and materials

Basic of knowledge of After Effects is required.

To take this course, you need a computer with After Effects installed. You can download a 7-day free trial from the Adobe website.

New to Adobe After Effects? In that case, we recommend taking Domestika Basics courses to learn how to use the software: Introduction to After Effects.


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4,996 Students
161 Reviews
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Érico Santana

A course by Érico Santana

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Motion Graphics Designer

Érico Santana is a graphic designer specialized in animation. He found his true calling in motion design as it allows him to combine his two greatest passions: design and illustration.

Through his creative use of motion design techniques in After Effects, Érico not only caught the public's eye, but also the attention of industry-leading companies. He has created content for major Brazilian and international brands like Heineken, Banco Itaú, and Comic-Con Experience (CCXP).


Content

  • U1

    Introduction

    • Presentation
    • Influences
    • What will we do in the course?
  • U2

    Animating text in After Effects

    • Typography in motion design
    • Text Animators
    • Text on a Path and CC Cylinder
    • Text animation as Shape Layers
    • Text Glitch Effect
  • U3

    Producing a typographic video

    • Composition with Text Animators 1
    • Composition with Text Animators 2
    • Typographic compositions with Glitch
    • Typography in a fake 3D environment 1
    • Typography in a fake 3D environment 2
    • Liquid RGB
  • U4

    Assembly and finishing

    • Mounting
    • Texture and finish
    • Exporting our video
  • FP

    Final project

    • Typography Animation with After Effects

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Typography Animation with After Effects. 3D, Animation, Calligraphy, and Typography course by Érico Santana

Typography Animation with After Effects

A course by Érico Santana
Motion Graphics Designer. São Paulo, Brazil.
Joined June 2020
  • 99% positive reviews (161)
  • 4,996 students