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Kinetic Typography for Social Storytelling
Transform static text into dynamic, engaging animations perfect for short-form video content and captivating social media narratives.
IntermediateEnglish3 sections4.5 hours561 students
What you’ll be able to do
- Design and animate kinetic typography effectively for social media platforms.
- Apply core animation principles (timing, easing, anticipation) to text animations.
- Utilize advanced After Effects tools and expressions for efficient text animation workflows.
- Develop storytelling techniques through the strategic use of kinetic typography.
- Optimize animated text for various social media aspect ratios and consumption patterns.
- Create a complete kinetic typography social story project from concept to export.
Inside this course
3 sections · 15 activities · 4.5 hours total length
01Foundations of Kinetic Typography for Social Media
- Introduction to Social Storytelling with Text10:00
- After Effects Workspace & Text Tool Refresher12:00
- Basic Text Animation Techniques: Scale & Position15:00
- Animating with Text Animators: Opacity & Rotation18:00
- Exercise: Crafting a Short Animated Quote25:00
02Advanced Techniques & Storytelling Integration
- Advanced Easing and Timing for Impact15:00
- Using Expressions for Dynamic Text Effects20:00
- Kinetic Typography with Shape Layers and Masks18:00
- Designing for Different Social Platforms (Aspect Ratios & CTA)12:00
- Project: Developing a Social Storyboard & Script20:00
- Workshop: Building Your Kinetic Typography Social Story35:00
03Optimization, Export & Next Steps
- Adding Sound Effects and Music to Your Animation10:00
- Rendering and Exporting for Social Media15:00
- Review and Feedback on Your Final Project20:00
- Course Conclusion & Further Resources5:00
About this course
Transform your social media content with dynamic kinetic typography. Learn to craft engaging animated text in After Effects that tells compelling stories and captures audience attention.
Who this is for
- Social media managers and content creators looking to enhance their video content.
- Graphic designers and illustrators wanting to add motion graphics skills to their toolkit.
- Aspiring motion graphic artists interested in kinetic typography.
- Anyone looking to create more engaging and dynamic text-based videos for online platforms.
Before you begin
- Adobe After Effects CC (latest version recommended)
- Basic understanding of After Effects interface and core functionalities (layers, keyframes).
- A computer capable of running Adobe After Effects smoothly.
- Access to a stable internet connection for downloading course materials.
LEARNING EXPERIENCES
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