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Learn how to create a write-on style text or hand lettering animation.

This class is perfect for beginners, or anyone who wants to animate text!

Lettering such an expressive form of art. Adding animation can really take your lettering to the next level.

Animated lettering is not just for hand letterers. Animated text can be used in so many ways...

  • Explainer videos
  • Kinetic typography videos
  • Music lyric videos
  • Logos
  • Lower thirds on videos
  • Title sequences
  • Digital greeting cards (gifs to text to your friends)
  • Websites
  • To make your hand lettering stand out on social media

Not only is animated lettering a super useful technique, but its a great way to learn animation in Adobe After Effects.

You'll learn how to:

  • Use the pen tool to draw or trace a lettering design
  • Add a texture to your lettering
  • Prepare your lettering for animation
  • Animate your lettering using trim paths
  • Animate lettering with a texture using trim paths and masks
  • Animate letter connections and extensions for a more interesting animation
  • Quickly and efficiently animate your lettering out• add multiple color layers to your lettering animation
  • Export (render) your lettering animation as a .mov, .mp4, and .gif so you can show off your work
  • Plus tons of time-saving tips!

If you’re ready to make some lettering move, let’s get started.

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What's included

100% Self-Paced

Pre-recorded videos allow you to play, pause, and practice at your own pace.

21 Lessons (1h 41m)

Get Started
  • Welcome
  • Inspiration
  • Class project
Create Lettering
  • Getting started in Illustrator
  • Tracing letters
  • Adjusting the path of your letters
  • Getting ready for animation
  • Adding connectors and extensions
Animate
  • Importing AI files into AE
  • Trim paths
  • Non-script lettering
  • Easing
  • Animating connectors and extensions
Animate Textured Lettering
  • Adding a texture
  • Importing .psd file
  • Animating textured lettering
  • Masking
Finish
  • Adding colors
  • Animate out
  • Exporting (rendering)
  • Wrap-up

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Who this class is for

This class is designed for total beginners. You don't even need to be a lettering artist!

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What you'll need

Successfully completing this class requires a computer or laptop with:

Adobe

After Effects

Adobe

Illustrator

Adobe

Photoshop

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Meet the Teacher
Hello!

I'm Megan

I write, illustrate, and animate educational animations to empower healthier choices for us and our planet.

I teach what I know about motion design through online and in-person classes.

A photo of Megan Friesth
A photo of Megan Friesth
Hello!

I'm Megan

I write, illustrate, and animate educational animations to empower healthier choices for us and our planet.

I also share what I know about animation through online classes.

What students are saying
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This class is easy to follow and I was super happy with the results I got. I had never used AfterEffects before and this class was a great intro to it. Animating two different kinds of letter styles in parallel was a bit of a challenge, but I was happy to have the information about the differences between animating both script and unconnected letters. Totally recommend this class!

Chris C.

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After watching this class I've been able to animate my company logo. This is exactly what I was looking for. Megan's instruction is clear and she provides a variety of interesting examples and techniques. I look forward to taking her other classes. Thanks!

Michelle F.

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This is a great class! Not only did I learn new techniques in After Effects I even learned some new things in Photoshop. And I'm a professional designer! I definitely plan to take the other courses Megan has to offer.

Keith L.

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Animated Lettering in Adobe After Effects

One-time purchase

Get unlimited, lifetime access to this class. Watch anytime, at your own pace. No subscription fees.

$49
Buy the Class

Enroll through Skillshare

Get access to all my classes with a Skillshare membership. New members get a one-month free trial.

$168/year (price varies by region)

Watch on Skillshare
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