Welcome to our tutorial on creating a captivating full page 3D text animation in Adobe After Effects. In this step-by-step guide, we will walk you through the process of designing and animating the text to achieve a visually stunning result. So, let’s dive in!
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Step 1: Setting up the Composition
Start by creating a new composition in After Effects with a width of 960 and a height of 200 pixels. This will be the canvas for our text animation. Next, create a new solid and set its color to blue. Add a text layer to the composition and center-align the text using the shortcut Ctrl + Alt + Home (or Control + Home on Mac). This completes the setup for our first text composition, which we’ll name “Text 1”.
Step 2: Duplicating and Modifying the Text
Duplicate the “Text 1” composition to create “Text 2”. In “Text 2”, interchange the colors between the text and the background. Set the text color to blue and the background color to yellow using the Fill effect. Ensure both text compositions look visually distinct and appealing.
Step 3: Animating the Dynamic Text Compositions
To animate the text compositions, create a new composition and name it “Text 1 PR” for the first composition. Use the Offset effect to animate the composition from left to right by keyframing the Shift Center property. Repeat the same process for “Text 2” by creating a composition called “Text 2 PR” and animating it from right to left.
Step 4: Creating the Vertical Composition
Now, let’s create a new composition named “Vertical Comp” with a width of 400 and a height of 1920 pixels. Rotate both “Text 1 PR” and “Text 2 PR” compositions by 90 degrees. Enable the 3D switch for these compositions, and adjust their positions to create a stacked effect. Duplicate and arrange the compositions to create an aesthetically pleasing layout.
Step 5: Final Composition and Animation
Create a final composition with a width of 1920 and a height of 1080 pixels. Set the duration to 6 seconds. Add the “Vertical Comp” composition and rotate it by 90 degrees to achieve a dynamic effect. Apply the CC Cylinder effect to the composition, modifying the radius and position to achieve the desired 3D look. Adjust the lighting angle, color, and height to enhance the visual impact.
Step 6: Refining the Animation
To add more depth and complexity to the animation, duplicate the vertical compositions and arrange them accordingly. Create a new null object and parent the duplicated compositions to it. Adjust the size of the null object to eliminate any visible edges in the animation.
Conclusion:
Congratulations! You’ve successfully created a stunning full page 3D text animation in Adobe After Effects without using any external plugins. By following these simple steps, you can explore endless possibilities for creating engaging animations. Feel free to experiment and personalize the animation further to suit your creative vision. Enjoy animating!