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Learn how to create custom text animations with text animators: After Effects’ built-in system specifically designed to animate text.

If you create motion graphics or videos of any kind, being able to animate text is a necessity.

Using text animators, you have numerous options for animating each letter, word, or line of text. It’s quick to set up and easy to edit what the text says even after you’ve created the animation. Plus, you can save the animation as a preset so you can easily reuse it on any text layer, in any After Effects project; no need to recreate or even import anything. You can even share text animation presets with others.

What you’ll learn:

  • How text animators work
  • What different text animator options and controllers do
  • What Selector Shapes do and how to animate with the Range Selector
  • What properties can be animated
  • How to adjust easing on text animators
  • How to use multiple text animators for more complex animations
  • When to use the Wiggly Selector
  • How to make text 3D (using After Effects only!)
  • How to save your custom text animators as a preset

Plus, I’ll show you 8 different examples that demonstrate a wide range of possibilities. Using what you learn, you’ll be able to create your own unique text animations.

If you're ready to master text animators, 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.

18 Lessons (1h 38m)

Get Started
  • Welcome
  • Text Basics
Text Animator Essentials
  • How Text Animators Work
  • Selector Shapes
  • Properties
  • Easing
  • Multiple Animators
  • Animate Out
Examples
  • Stroke & Fill
  • Flicker
  • Blur + Tracking
  • Helix Twist
  • Slot Machine
  • Pop Up
  • Bounce + Echo
  • 3D Text Flip
Wrap Up
  • Save Preset
  • What's Next

Also included:

An After Effects project file with guides to help you visualize what different text animator options and controllers do

6 text animator presets

Who this class is for

Text animators work a little differently than other types of animation in After Effects. This means that if you already have experience with After Effects animation, but haven’t touched text animators, you’ll get a lot out of this class. It also means that you don’t need to know a ton about After Effects, although you should know some basics like how to create a composition and set keyframes.

If you’ve never used After Effects before, you can watch my quick After Effects orientation video and then you’ll be ready to jump into this class.

What you'll need

Successfully completing this class requires a computer or laptop with:

Adobe

After Effects

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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.

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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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Great class! I had been trying to figure out text animation for a long time on my own, but unfortunately I didn't get the logic of it. Thanks to this special course I have a very clear understanding of text animation!

Yannie Y.

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This course is a brilliant resource for anyone looking to elevate their motion graphic skills. Techniques are broken down into clear and manageable steps, making the animations accessible to every level of learner. The course exceeded my expectations and it is a must-take for anyone serious about mastering text in After Effects.

Kevin M.

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Excellent course. This is, without a doubt, the most comprehensive course I've found on the subject of text animators in After Effects.

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Text Animators: Custom Text Animation 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)

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