ONLEARN COURSE
Kinetic Typography for Social Media
Transform static text into dynamic, engaging animations perfect for Instagram Stories, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts using After Effects.
BeginnerEnglish2 sections2.7 hours754 students
What you’ll be able to do
- Understand the core principles of kinetic typography for social media.
- Navigate the After Effects interface and essential tools for text animation.
- Apply keyframe animation and easing techniques to create smooth text motion.
- Design and animate text to convey specific moods and messages effectively.
- Integrate simple motion graphics elements to enhance typographic compositions.
- Export high-quality kinetic typography videos optimized for various social media platforms.
Inside this course
2 sections · 11 activities · 2.7 hours total length
01Module 1: Foundations of Kinetic Typography in After Effects
- Welcome & What is Kinetic Typography?8:00
- After Effects Interface Tour for Animators15:00
- Creating Your First Text Layer & Basic Properties12:00
- Introduction to Keyframes and Simple Position Animation18:00
- Hands-on: Animate Text Entry and Exit15:00
02Module 2: Bringing Text to Life with Advanced Techniques
- Animating Scale, Rotation, and Opacity15:00
- Understanding Easing and Graph Editor Basics20:00
- Text Animators: Character by Character Effects22:00
- Adding Backgrounds and Simple Shapes14:00
- Hands-on: Design a Short Social Media Quote Animation25:00
- Exporting for Social Media: Settings and Best Practices10:00
About this course
Unlock the power of dynamic text! Learn to create eye-catching kinetic typography animations in After Effects for engaging social media content that stops the scroll.
Who this is for
- Social media managers and content creators looking to enhance their visual posts.
- Beginner motion graphic designers interested in text animation.
- Marketers seeking to create engaging video ads and promotional content.
- Anyone wanting to add dynamic, professional text animations to their videos.
Before you begin
- A computer capable of running Adobe After Effects.
- Adobe After Effects CC (trial or paid subscription).
- Basic computer literacy (navigating files, using software).
- No prior After Effects experience needed.
LEARNING EXPERIENCES
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How will I learn?
Work through the course sections and activities in your Onlearn course player, at your own pace. Your progress is saved to your account.
Is this a subscription?
No. Each course is purchased separately with one payment.