Become a Master of After Effects Shape Layers in 2022

If you're here, it's probably because you've tried After Effects in the past, and like me, you've been overwhelmed by it. Its tons of features can be hard to navigate and its workflow can be hard to learn. In this video I go over 7 tips that will help you master shape layers in After Effects and get a lot more out of one of its most powerful but hidden features.

[avidrationalist]

For those not understood how he made copies of elipses at time lap 6:43, ...you need to press Ctrl+D to duplicate the shpapes.
and to loop the zig zag line at 15:34 need to input "loopOut()" expression to both "position " and "Offset" kay frames.

[editcreative]

These are some of the best AE techniques tutorials for intermediate users I've seen on YT. I love how direct and efficient your explanations are without getting bogged down in long pre-ambles or basic interface usage. SUBSCRIBED.

[TheVideoShopLondon]

Great video. I avoided shape layers for AGES (mainly due to lack of shortcuts) but using them more and more. 3:10 it's worth pointing out that if you only want to morph from square to circle and not more complex shapes, then keyframing the roundness is easiest way. When you set it to half the dimensions of the square it makes a circle

[TimandLauren]

bro..i've never seen this type of advanced informaton all mapped out like this
thank you man!

[orkanbasar]

I couldn't really wrap my head around merge paths, now I feel a little bit more confident thanks :D

[yoyryrh]

When using merge paths i highly recommend parenting the paths of shapes to a master shape whenever you got a lot of duplicate shapes. trust me it will save you a bunch of time if you ever need to adjust a design after the fact. (for instance the shadow of the rocket)

[donp]

I really appreciate your skill of explaining why you set the parameters for effector that was used

[andrewlindemann]

GREAT video. seen a lot of this info before but in piecemeal fashion scattered across dozens of videos. This video can be a source of truth and revisiting for a lot of motion designers. so thankful you are doing this kind of content, I see lots of subscribers in your future.

[orduenshambe]

Great tutorial. what scripts are open in your workspace

[alexfreedomroad]

Thanks for posting a video on this topic, I've been looking for learning more about shape layers in After Effects.

[ellisett]

More please :D
I’ve watched your shapes layer beginner video also, and would love more. Do you teach a class somewhere on shape layers? Fantastic video!

[jeorc]

Packed with great information. Thanks for sharing.
As a newbie in AE I had to close closely and take notes about all those widgets you have there. That is a neat UI!

[jushur]

first time here, and already loved your way of explaining stuffs. thanks for sharing wonderful tips

[OFGAnimationStudio]

Great tutorial as always. It would be awesome if you post more detailed videos regarding to morphing. Thanks a lot :)

[Loon-Tea]

your videos are very easy to digest. Thanks for the help

[thebandokimovies]

je te suis depuis Kinshasa, merci pour les cours en tout cas

[louisselmer]

HELP ! at 5:35 when you rotate the shape path: it's rotating my square entirely, I can't just rotate the final path... i don't understand, do u use any shortcut to rotate only the final path ?

[TwentysMedia]

I feel like we are going to be best minutes in and I am convinced you speak my brains language LOL

[leovilaeu_]

Great video! Brand new subscriber here, from Brazil! Great content!

[mguitart]

Where is "the little menu right here" with the merge paths? It is not clear in the video. Thank you!