Creating The Lincoln Lawyer Intro in After Effects | Intro Tutorial

In this tutorial, I’ll walk you through the process of crafting an intro reminiscent of “The Lincoln Lawyer” TV series in After Effects. Let’s dive into the steps to recreate this captivating intro sequence.

Setting Up the Composition

1. New Composition: Create a new composition named “Main Composition” with suitable dimensions and a 10-second duration. Set the background color to black for the intro’s base.

Required Assets

Gather the necessary assets:

1. Vintage Map: Download a vintage map from a free source like freepik.com for the intro’s background.
2. Font Download: Download and install the specific font used in the TV series for authenticity.

Incorporating the Vintage Map

1. Importing the Map: Import the vintage map into After Effects and adjust its scale to fit the composition without compromising quality.
2. Animating the Map: Keyframe the map’s position and scale to create a smooth left-to-right movement over the 10-second duration, mimicking the intro’s motion.

Working with Text

1. Creating Text Composition: Develop a text composition with dimensions matching the composition settings.
2. Aligning Text: Using a reference screenshot from the series, align the text you’ve written with the downloaded font to closely resemble the original text from the intro.

Layering and Animation

1. Layering Text and Map: Position the text composition above the map layer to overlay it onto the vintage map.
2. Creating Background and Null Object: Add a black solid layer and a null object. Parent the layers for a coordinated movement, enabling 3D settings for depth perception.
3. Animating in 3D Space: Manipulate the null object’s position and scale in the Z-axis to achieve a compelling movement effect.

Adding Effects and Final Touches

1. Highlighting Map Transition: Introduce a white solid layer and animate its opacity to transition the map color to white at a specific point.
2. Review and Refinement: Review the animation for accuracy and resemblance to “The Lincoln Lawyer” intro, making any necessary adjustments.

Conclusion

You’ve successfully recreated an intro inspired by “The Lincoln Lawyer” TV series in After Effects. By utilizing keyframe animation, layering, and attention to detail, you’ve emulated the essence of the original intro sequence.

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This tutorial empowers you to recreate a captivating intro akin to “The Lincoln Lawyer” TV series using After Effects. Experiment with settings and elements to personalize your intro while maintaining the essence of the original sequence.