Smooth Text Animation in After Effects Motion Graphics Basics Tutorial

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I hope you're ready for another dope motion graphics tutorial! This week we're going over a super smooth, useful, and popular text animation effect in After Effects! That's right, I'm talking about the text write-on effect! This animation technique uses masks to mimics the natural motion of handwriting words which can come in handy when animating reveals for logos, titles, and various motion graphic elements. As a motion designer, I've been asked countless times to do the text write-on effect, so I figured this would be a perfect skill to introduce to After Effects beginners. Not only that, but over the years I've picked up ways to save a whole bunch of time and effort, so even the AE vets can stick around to learn a thing or two. When it comes to text in After Effects, I know it can be daunting since the possibilities are endless. Don't worry because we'll go over everything from finding a font, making a new project, setting up your composition, using the pen tool, strokes, light sweeps, and much more in this tutorial! I'll show you how to create text writing on effects without plugins, and show you my favorite elements pack for really taking it to the next level. Hope you all enjoy and as a challenge to all the learners, we want to see your animated quotes so be sure to tag us on Instagram @blackmixture so we can check it out!

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[jazper]

I wasn't even looking for a Write On tutorial, but I'm glad I found this and I'm glad I found this CHANNEL! Instant subscribe. Very clear instructions, AND you ain't BORING. Jeez. A lot of tutorials are bland AF. So it's cool to see a pro just being themselves, but still putting out great tips/tricks/tutoirals! So THANK YOU SO MUCH. I been learning AE for a couple months and now I have yet another awesome learning resource.

[FletcherLimitless]

'Just take your time, really enjoy each stroke...'
I cracked up at the same time as you lmao, such a good guide, cheers!

[jeremiahwaters]

This is a great tutorial!!! I've seen other After Effects tutorials online where they just click through a bunch of steps quickly without explaining what they are doing and for a novice who is not familiar with AE it is frustrating as sometimes I get lost when they open a window or tool without explaining how they got there. You did an excellent job of explaining each step you took and guiding us through the process. Outstanding work! Thank you for sharing!

[kylebanta]

The way you clearly explain every aspect of the composition and go over every detail is something I have absolutely never seen with an instructor, especially on YouTube. The universality of your tutorials, which spans from pros to even people who have no experience whatsoever in After Effects, is what makes you an effective teacher. So many props to you! Keep it up!

[haleycwynar]

I'm just starting to learn AE and I've been looking for a tutorial to do this exact effect for a client. This was super easy to understand and entertaining! THANK YOU!!!

[keroo]

i have no idea why, but hearing your voice just makes feel soothed.

[Smurmurmur]

Knew I was in for a good tutorial after the "take a hit bit". I'm a cinematographer by trade who's been trying to use quarantine as a time to practice my editing skills. Been searching for good tutorials and channels, and this is one of the first that just feels so genuine! You come across as just a super chill and cool person who is also incredibly talented, well-spoken, and a great teacher! Instant subscribe, and planning on adding this effect to the start of my next reel!

[BeAdct]

YOU ARE FANTASTIC THIS LOOKS COOL AND TOOOO MUCH EASY

[itslaalai]

Tutorials that are clean, precise, and straight to the point are always THE BEST. I will definitely use this effect soon on my channel. Yay!

[rajsuthar]

The most lovely thing is the zooming in at important parts. You rock ❤❤❤❤

[irisollier]

one of the best tutorials I've ever seen! thank you! As someone who is super new to after effects, but familiar with other adobe tools I found this REALLY helpful and exactly as specific as I needed it to be :)

[arithiana]

This is also a great way to create a "paint across the screen" effect! I used Illustrator to create a painted swatch and then this method to determine how it is painted inside After Effects. You just have to be mindful the max Brush size is 200px when generating a Stroke, so your image/paint brush size matters when importing.

Thanks for the great tutorials!

[darkmekaro]

I've been waiting for this, I plan on trying this out tonight. Keep up the amazing work.

[itsdavidmora]

the intro sequence at 0:44 is a total trip! inspiring!

[danhundred]

Dope, decided to learn AE just now #quarantine

[CNRMAX]

One minute in, I liked this dudes personality and vibe so much I subscribed. Loved this video

[icondigitaltechwebhosting]

I have been watching several After Effects tutorials but they all seemed to too fast and not well deep explained like the way you do it. Thanks a lot man am beginning to like and understand after effects. You are such a good tutor.

[jackiboii]

The first video I found of yours. What I love about your videos over many other Youtube channels that specialize in After Effects Tutorials and motions work is that you detail your work step by step, AND YOU EXPLAIN THE TOOLS YOU ARE USING AND HOW TO USE THEM. This is HUGE for me as a beginner. Already learned a bunch from one video of yours. Thanks for doing these, I know you make money from them, but you're helping us out also. 20 WORTH THE TIME. TYTY!

[TalkingWithNadsDar]

OKAY LOVE THE TUTORIAL AND THANKS SO MUCH FOR THE PLUG IN REFERENCE BECAUSE IM OBBBBSESSED

[christianlim]

I like how these instructions are super clear and easy to understand