Creatively Using Text Animators in After Effects

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  • @drg884
    @drg884 6 ปีที่แล้ว +836

    I just sat here the whole time face palming... most informative AE tutorial I've found in years..

    • @somegreybloke
      @somegreybloke 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Me too

    • @GiwrgosRokasPfo
      @GiwrgosRokasPfo 5 ปีที่แล้ว +35

      @@somegreybloke I've been in 3D school, have been working for 2 years as a VFX compositor and some 2D work, and I'm sitting with my mouth open right now.

    • @PixelHelvetica
      @PixelHelvetica 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      i feel you lol

    • @linkinaball
      @linkinaball 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes! Me too. :D

    • @StoryUnlocked
      @StoryUnlocked 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      yes.

  • @HDHunterDad
    @HDHunterDad 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Badass.... No one else actually teaches the TOOL... they only tutorial an effect, or end result. You actually tutorial the CAUSE, the HOW and WHY. Really spectacular.

  • @paigedall
    @paigedall 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Been working with AE for 7 years now and never seen or knew of a lot of the things you covered in this tut. So thank you!!

    • @schoolofmotion
      @schoolofmotion  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Wow! That's amazing to hear. Glad you liked the vid!

  • @BladeV8
    @BladeV8 4 ปีที่แล้ว +117

    I really hope someone, somewhere is paying this man a lot of money.

  • @DavidMFranks
    @DavidMFranks 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    WHAAAAA? Why oh why did I not find this earlier. This should be bundled with AE and mandatory viewing for everyone that uses AE. Thanks so much for this.

  • @TimmyCrackCorn
    @TimmyCrackCorn 6 ปีที่แล้ว +299

    MIND = BLOWN. Nice job, Kyle! Amazing revelations here ... I feel like I just took the "red pill" and a whole new reality has been shown to me. Looking forward to seeing more from you.

    • @schoolofmotion
      @schoolofmotion  6 ปีที่แล้ว +37

      What if I told you you've been using text animators wrong...

    • @TimmyCrackCorn
      @TimmyCrackCorn 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@schoolofmotion Of course ... I read the (quite funny) article you wrote that accompanied the video. Absolutely I have , for sure ... and/or just avoiding it much of the time. :)

    • @stratospheric-tv
      @stratospheric-tv 6 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      ​@@schoolofmotion you are officially the Morpheus of MoGraph

    • @mooterlee
      @mooterlee 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      same here, i am mind blown

  • @junew2203
    @junew2203 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I have spent the last two months trying to understand the animate tool and no one really broke it down like this. My jaw has hit the floor and you've flooded my brain with SO many ideas. THANK YOU!

  • @brepazil
    @brepazil 6 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    I have 3 years with ae, but never understand the exact way of text animator works, thank u, you are awesome

  • @DarioKham
    @DarioKham 6 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Been using AE for 19 years and still learning new things everyday. Best explanation of animator I've seen so far. And some very creative uses as well. Good host and perfect edited length. (PS I watched this at 2x and still kept up along with it.) 30 mins played down to 15 mins... Kudos!

  • @AlexandreMS71
    @AlexandreMS71 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    My mind has been drained of uncounted tears of AE and replenished with real knowledge ... thank you.

  • @tkpcreativespace9209
    @tkpcreativespace9209 6 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    I've ignored the text animator for so long EVERYTHING is delightfully new!

  • @sanikapalsikar
    @sanikapalsikar 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    I don't think anyone has explained this so beautifully! I want to cry and do a cartwheel at the same time! KYLE!! YOU MY MVP!

    • @farhanadisa6460
      @farhanadisa6460 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      see modern intro in my youtube
      th-cam.com/video/hA0_cECqRt0/w-d-xo.html

  • @mainie_videoediting
    @mainie_videoediting 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    This is literally the best tutorial I've ever seen, it's absolutely perfect. I want to frame it and put it up on my wall.

    • @MrQuentini
      @MrQuentini 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Haha my thoughts exactly

  • @musheershaikhind
    @musheershaikhind 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Kyle just solved the myth of text animator, from now onwards I will see text animator with a different way, definitely its the best tutorial I have ever watched in a long time, God bless you Kyle, you are a great tutor! thank you from my inner of the heart!

  • @JulsFox
    @JulsFox 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Jaw dropped. Eyes blank. Wig snatched. Edges smoothed. What an unexplored world of possibilities!! Thanks for this video!

  • @johnnypraze2923
    @johnnypraze2923 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Haven't used After Effects in years.. I just started working with a company that gives me access to this program and I thank you for sharing your skills and knowledge with the rest of the world. You just got yourself a subscriber!

  • @mauricecalloway5961
    @mauricecalloway5961 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    After watching this I've realized how expansive AE is! GREAT tutorial, Kyle. I'll be exploring this along with ALL the other effects. This was definitely one of the best tutorials I've seen.

    • @schoolofmotion
      @schoolofmotion  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you! Kyle is the 🐐 at this stuff.

  • @jessecortright5832
    @jessecortright5832 5 ปีที่แล้ว +95

    Kyle's knowledge about the text engine is unmatched! This info is incredibly valuable. Thanks for sharing.

    • @bharathkumar2065
      @bharathkumar2065 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      👏yes true 😊

    • @kesslerderkonig7455
      @kesslerderkonig7455 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      What about the guy that built the text engine?

    • @farhanadisa6460
      @farhanadisa6460 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      see modern intro in my youtube
      th-cam.com/video/hA0_cECqRt0/w-d-xo.html

  • @selcukozkan6243
    @selcukozkan6243 6 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Brilliant!! You really helped me to learn WHY some functions work certain way. I now realize many so-called after effects gurus didn't fully UNDERSTAND what they were doing.

  • @player6769
    @player6769 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    This is, bar none, the greatest ae/motion graphics tutorial in existence
    Changed my life

    • @player6769
      @player6769 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Made this comment before the 3d part. Incredible

  • @onrimotiondesign
    @onrimotiondesign 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I jump back to this tutorial every 6 months or so. There's so much good info in this FREE video. Thank you School of Motion!

  • @riazpetta
    @riazpetta 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow amazing.........Great tutorial....Thanku so much for sharing such a knowledge.Expecting more from u .....

  • @lukakoprivica
    @lukakoprivica 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is motion graphics poetry... And the bubbly part? Classical music... it was a joy. Thanks!

  • @simoharjane7823
    @simoharjane7823 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The best video explaining the subject . Always comes back to it

  • @abieSilva
    @abieSilva 6 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    Quite possibly the best explanation of these parameters I have ever seen. Good stuff!

  • @hamiltoninspiredmedia
    @hamiltoninspiredmedia 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This tutorial, specifically the way it was created, is very helpful. Explaining like this over simply showing us how to do something really made a difference.

  • @fmadu
    @fmadu 6 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Brilliant! Finally the text animators explained on a comprehensive way!

  • @mielconejo
    @mielconejo 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    HONESTLY, hands down the best tutorial I've encountered. Like EVER.

  • @abhijeetkurup
    @abhijeetkurup 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Amazing !! I roll my eyes and move on, if I usually see a 30 min long tutorial,,, this one, I sat through with awe....This is how Tutorials should be done... Cheers. Loved it

  • @Fourgees_4GS
    @Fourgees_4GS 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I've been pulling my hair out for the last few hours trying to understand this animator and range selector and this COMPLETELY explained everything. Other tutorials definitely helped but this really laid it out in an easy to understand way. Thanks!

  • @esztikegudor4710
    @esztikegudor4710 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Returning here 2 years after I first saw the video, I realised just now how much I have learnt. I am so grateful for your channel, everytNice tutorialng

    • @schoolofmotion
      @schoolofmotion  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Welcome back! We've been keeping the lights on in case you stopped by again. Excited to hear how much you've learned.

  • @CoronadoStudio
    @CoronadoStudio 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Been using after effects for roughly 5 years professionally. This was an awesome video to add to my morning training.

    • @schoolofmotion
      @schoolofmotion  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      There's always a new trick to learn. We're glad this one clicked with you.

  • @novelafilmacademy
    @novelafilmacademy 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Fantastic tutorial on creatively using text animators in After Effects!

  • @chrishogben5282
    @chrishogben5282 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Oh my giddy aunt I couldn't stop grinning the whole way through, especially at the end. Fantastic tutorial, plenty of food for thought, a real game changer, thank you so much!

  • @CruellaDeMille
    @CruellaDeMille 6 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    This was incredible. My jaw literally dropped when watching your last piece!

  • @ash6899
    @ash6899 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    very helpful wish i saw this before trying to figure it out myself and closing my project in frustration!

  • @rogerotakufernandez5995
    @rogerotakufernandez5995 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    OH MY GOODNESS...What did I just see for half an hour? No effects, no extra layers, simply magnificence created with just the text animator itself. I would've never imagined all these could actually be done without using any effects or shapes if I hadn't seen this video. Hat's off Sir! Simply amazing🔥

  • @ActiveServo12
    @ActiveServo12 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    you are doing young motion animators everywhere a great service.

  • @fssacko
    @fssacko 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very cool techniques thank you!

  • @johndigby4873
    @johndigby4873 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Hi
    This is one of the best 'learning' exercise that I have come across. It explains a lot in a simple form with the description of what effect displays. Great Great

  • @milo-er9gz
    @milo-er9gz 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Awesome video, you explain very well thank you! I love that you explained with the dots it helped so much more than with words, I tried figuring out on my own how the text animator works in AE but it looked like it did nothing, with your vid now I understand:)

  • @GlossCherry
    @GlossCherry 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Sorry but where the fuck is this video when i need it the most? This is the single most helpful video for text animator and you can't fight me.

  • @mamanche
    @mamanche 6 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    This one of the best tutorials I've ever seen in my entire life. And I've seen and made a few ones!

  • @darwinmatias4977
    @darwinmatias4977 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    what a great tutorials. Thanks SOM.

  • @dyenksdys
    @dyenksdys 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is greatest AE Text Animation tutorial I have ever seem. Very calm and detailed.

  • @FormerlyKnownAsAndrew
    @FormerlyKnownAsAndrew 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I've watched a lotttt of AE tutorials over the years. This was insanely well done. Powerful use of a native feature. I am going to try all of these examples this weekend.

    • @farhanadisa6460
      @farhanadisa6460 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      see modern intro in my youtube
      th-cam.com/video/hA0_cECqRt0/w-d-xo.html

  • @Boresbodi
    @Boresbodi 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    blown my mind!! thank you!!

  • @philpeep
    @philpeep 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    this is definitely the best tutorial on AE i've ever seen. Amazing.

  • @faydesign1773
    @faydesign1773 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I was guilty of separating every character to animate them, going to use this tool more now! Thanks for making it easier to understand.

  • @Tognasca
    @Tognasca 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Best explanation of these parameters I've seen... Usually it is payed for this amount of detail... Thx School of Motion!

  • @baconleaf3339
    @baconleaf3339 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I can’t believe I’ve been adjusting the preset animator stuff when you can make you’re own this whole time in the same exact menu. Mental

  • @Rey_nin
    @Rey_nin 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    A new perspective.
    Love it .

  • @mhoctober
    @mhoctober 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Hey Kyle - that was a very neat analogy and a perfect example of how an expert communicator uses the comfort of the known to help explain the unknown. Impressive!

  • @dandalee
    @dandalee หลายเดือนก่อน

    I'm so glad I found this video. It's some serious outside-the-box thinking. Thank you for sharing this knowledge!

  • @robbieshand6139
    @robbieshand6139 6 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Outstanding. I love finding tutorials like this - not just how to do something but why it works too. Great job.

  • @DaveSy
    @DaveSy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This is GOLD. All the things I had no idea were possible with text characters! Up until this point, trim paths was the most amazing tool to me 😀

  • @scottshucher7551
    @scottshucher7551 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    This was the most enlightening tutorial on AE text animation I have seen. Mysteries of the Text Animator finally uncovered and explained so that they make sense to a creative mind.

  • @TheRamray
    @TheRamray 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    glued.... watched this long tutorial in one go for the first time

  • @Vitamindevo
    @Vitamindevo 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Seriously AE user since 2001 and this is blowing my mind! Great work.

  • @TrivisualsCreativeAgency
    @TrivisualsCreativeAgency 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Holy Cow! That was good!!!!

  • @jorgekas1
    @jorgekas1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    One of the best tutorials in years.

  • @jailaniking6658
    @jailaniking6658 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    You are a living god among n, a legend worthy of praise. What you've uploaded here, will echo into eternity!

  • @amintaz1
    @amintaz1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    you rocked my mind
    bravo

  • @triskag2523
    @triskag2523 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is honestly the most underrated channel. It needs more subs.....

  • @epiphanyvideomarketing7541
    @epiphanyvideomarketing7541 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I cannot believe I've spent my entire motion career knowing NONE of this. SMH. Why God? My motion world completely opened up. Thank you!!!!!!

  • @-CQ
    @-CQ 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Definitely worth 100% likes because of revealing hidden heroes. Need more stuff like this :)

  • @Guidus125
    @Guidus125 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow one of the best AE tutorials ive ever seen! Thanks so much

  • @CsabiKremser
    @CsabiKremser 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Nice and detailed tutorial. The community is so grateful.

  • @TheGligoman
    @TheGligoman 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Crazy! Bunch of amazing things... actually creativeness to use them the way. Bravou!!!

  • @matth1850
    @matth1850 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I feel seen! (My strategy of dropping an effect on and deciding the effect's useless and outdated). Laughing at the other comments. My mind is blown too.
    Thank you SOOO much for sharing your knowledge. This is my first foray into some of the power of AE.

  • @linkinaball
    @linkinaball 5 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    Oh wow. I am just diving in the world of After Effects. And wanting to do everything at once. But getting nowhere because of it. This is a great break down and focused tutorial. I am soaking it al up. Tnx for this for helping me truly understand the power of AE.
    And I subscribbled. ^^

    • @farhanadisa6460
      @farhanadisa6460 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      see modern intro in my youtube
      th-cam.com/video/hA0_cECqRt0/w-d-xo.html

  • @tonsfocus
    @tonsfocus 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    One of the better AE tutorials I've ever seen. Exceptional!

  • @johnsarvosky533
    @johnsarvosky533 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Priceless video!!

  • @Koppisettisatyakumar
    @Koppisettisatyakumar 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I always wanted to learn text animations. This tutorial not only explained the text animator but took these animations to a whole new level that I didn't even think could be possible. BRILLIANT!!! and THANKS A LOT!!!

  • @AmobeTv
    @AmobeTv 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The best tutorial explaining text animators I've seen. Thank you very much.

  • @mohammedabuzaransari9597
    @mohammedabuzaransari9597 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow! This was one of the best tutorials I have ever seen. Thanks, Kyle! Really appreciate it.

  • @juliaazureen1748
    @juliaazureen1748 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    i will forever be grateful for this tutorial thank you very very very much

  • @JayeshSarvaiya
    @JayeshSarvaiya 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    One of the BEST video available on TH-cam that teaches so many things in depth, so many tricks no one knows about. Thanks for all your efforts... Great Stuffff !!!! Mind blowing... ❤😀👌🏼

  • @BrainVerse
    @BrainVerse 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Damn. Where was this video all this time? Completely changed my approach to various different animations. Backgrounds, 2d flame, bubbles, i can convert any shape to a font and apply mass pop and overshoot at a time (e.g. showing population with people shapes)... I am overflowing with ideas. Thanks for this great video.

  • @klichmichael1442
    @klichmichael1442 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome!!! I knew and even teached the Range Selector, but you pushed the whole thing to another level. Thank you so much !

  • @ThatMakesSenseToMe
    @ThatMakesSenseToMe 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I just keep thinking, “This guy gets it.”
    Thank you so much for this.

  • @Krzysztofeczycki
    @Krzysztofeczycki 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Incredible!

  • @studiodarklight3252
    @studiodarklight3252 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Omg I'm speechless 😶😍

  • @JensLynet
    @JensLynet 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is AWESOME. Amazing that this half an hour of video will keep me busy for weeks! Thank you so much! VERY useful!!!!

  • @harithrakurukulasuriya3220
    @harithrakurukulasuriya3220 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is my second tutorial of yours. You just became my favorite AE teacher after Mr. Cramer....

  • @PINSGAMEPLAY
    @PINSGAMEPLAY 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This tutorial was well detailed. Earned a sub. I can confirm this is legit.

  • @1005fahr
    @1005fahr 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I've been struggling with the best way to animate arrows forever. Was right under my nose the whole time.

  • @dwadeworkx1644
    @dwadeworkx1644 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Typing this at work and I want you to know there is a major issue. This tutorial is too short. Can't have such lovely work be limited. I just subscribed. I have a lot of things I like on TH-cam and I haven't subscribed so I hope you understand how much this influenced me. GREAT JOB!!! All that with just a few keyframes and no plug in. Awesome job man. And great clarity in your voice as well.

  • @carmencheng9622
    @carmencheng9622 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I would say this is the most useful, simple, and quick tips of motion design video I have seen!

  • @UTAStudios
    @UTAStudios 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This guy just changed my animating life! Thank you!! You rock!!!

  • @Kaleubs
    @Kaleubs 6 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    Dude! I want to give you a hug,
    Great explanation!

  • @SilverAura
    @SilverAura 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Well you've earned a subscription. I've been binging so many After Effect videos and paying attention to repeat channels with great content I didn't even know I needed to know.
    This channel checks ALL this boxes. Beautifully.

  • @adult-coloring
    @adult-coloring 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome lesson. Will be watching this again and other video lessons you have. Thank you SoM

  • @HardlySane
    @HardlySane 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    This video has proven to me that I need to take part in all of your courses. Unreal amount of knowledge and information!
    Thanks, guys!

  • @damilarefilm
    @damilarefilm 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I am completely new and the is the best thing I have watched that made me FEEL ready for after effects

    • @schoolofmotion
      @schoolofmotion  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad to hear that!! You should check out our After Effects Kickstart course if you are looking for a great way to get your foot in the door with AE! som.bz/aek

  • @siegroth
    @siegroth 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome Tutorial. Finally, i see the true potential of using text animators. Keep up the good work Kyle!

  • @cutterjohnston5668
    @cutterjohnston5668 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you very much. Two keyframes!!! Sweet. and a clear explanation of the text animators. I've been looking for this.

  • @deepdig8502
    @deepdig8502 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The best teacher by far!!! Thank you Sir!

  • @Pitaoj
    @Pitaoj 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I must say I'm blown away. The complexity and "boundlessness" of AE often get me - well strangely- stuck?!? But this is at the same time so basic AND advanced. Because this takes away my googeling for plug-ins, filters, expressions and what not, and it starts me thinking about what it is I really want to achieve! Big thank you. BIG Thank you.

  • @AnuragUke
    @AnuragUke 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Best TEXT Animator tutorial on youtube

    • @schoolofmotion
      @schoolofmotion  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks! We're stoked that this was helpful.