Kinetic Typography in After Effects: Motion Graphics Course

Module 1: Introduction to Kinetic Typography & Workflow

⏳ 30 minutes

• Topics: Overview of kinetic type, project planning, After Effects interface essentials

• Hands-on: Set up a new AE project and import typography assets

Module 2: Basic Text Animation & Keyframing

⏳ 1 hour

• Topics: Text layers, animators vs. effects, position/scale/opacity keyframes

• Hands-on: Animate a simple phrase with in/out fades and movement

Module 3: Easing & Motion Curves

⏳ 45 minutes

• Topics: Easy Ease, graph editor, custom velocity curves for natural motion

• Hands-on: Refine your text’s motion with smooth easing and speed ramps

Module 4: Text Animator Properties

⏳ 1 hour

• Topics: Range selectors, animator groups (tracking, rotation, skew, blur)

• Hands-on: Create staggered entrance and exit animations using multiple animator properties

Module 5: Path & Shape-Based Text Animation

⏳ 1 hour

• Topics: Mask paths, text on a path, motion along custom shapes

• Hands-on: Animate text along a curved path and reveal with trim paths

Module 6: Audio-Driven & Expression Techniques

⏳ 1 hour

• Topics: Audio keyframe conversion, basic expressions (wiggle, time remapping)

• Hands-on: Synchronize text motion to an audio track and apply a subtle wiggle effect

Module 7: Styling, Effects & 3D Text

⏳ 1 hour

• Topics: Character/paragraph styling, layer effects (glow, shadow), basic 3D extrusion

• Hands-on: Add depth with 3D text and polish with glow and drop-shadow effects

Module 8: Rendering & Output Optimization

⏳ 30 minutes

• Topics: Render Queue vs. Media Encoder, codec selection, bitrate settings for web/social

• Hands-on: Export your kinetic typography sequence as an H.264 video optimized for Instagram

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