- [Narrator] Within shape layers are a group of tools called…path operators that allow you to alter…and animate the shapes.…Path operators offer shape layers much more functionality…including the ability to draw on the paths.…Here we'll take a look at how to use trim paths to add life…to our shape layer.…So here's a common task that you might run into all the time…as an editor, animating a map and so here I need to get from…point A to point B, I need to show my audience that this…navigation shape is going to start here, and maybe follow up…here and maybe the route goes all the way down to move…toward our location marker which is this shape layer…that I've animated previously.…
Let's go ahead and take a look at that, it just rotates.…So how do we show the navigation path?…Well let's do that through the use of shape layers.…So making sure that nothing's selected here, I'm going to…create a brand new shape by using the pen tool, and I'm…going to predefine this, using I think red's okay and probably…a larger, let's go ahead and make this 30 so we can…
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7/3/2017Released
2/8/2017- Linking Premiere Pro and After Effects dynamically
- Navigating timeline layers
- Working with keyframes
- Precomping elements
- Animating mask reveals and tracking masks
- Creating elements with shape layers
- Animating shapes and text
- Working with Illustrator files
- Animating a logo
- Creating 3D type extrusions
- Creating a simple camera in Z-space montage
- Keying video with Keylight
- Batch rendering and Dynamic Link rendering
Skill Level Beginner
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Q: This course was updated on 07/03/2017. What changed?
A: This update covers changes to the text templates in the April 2017 After Effects update from Adobe.
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Introduction
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Welcome58s
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Exercise files2m 25s
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Big picture concepts2m 33s
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1. How AE is Different than Premiere Pro
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Working with keyframes10m 21s
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Precomping elements7m 4s
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Parenting to nulls6m 34s
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Introduction to 3D layers6m 24s
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2. Working with Masks and Shapes
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Masks6m 59s
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Animating mask reveals7m 29s
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Track mattes7m 42s
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Limiting effects with masks4m 36s
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Tracking masks5m 16s
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3. Working with Type and Logos
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Setting type7m 23s
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Animating type7m 33s
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Creating 3D type extrusions6m 43s
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4. Working with Stills and Video
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Introducing Z-depth5m 54s
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5. Outputting Media
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Exploring the Render Queue5m 29s
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6. Example Techniques
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Shape layer transitions6m 46s
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Creating video glitches10m 5s
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7. Challenge: Putting Your Skills into Practice
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Solution: Part 11m 54s
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Solution: Part 22m 24s
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Solution: Part 32m 3s
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Conclusion
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Conclusion24s
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Video: Animating shapes with path operations