After Effects: Animated Write-on Type

Get a fresh take on creating the popular write-on animation effect in Adobe After Effects. Learn advanced techniques that can help you get a cleaner, more seamless final result.

Welcome

• Animated script: The next generation

1. Preparing the Text for Animation

• Examining the common way of creating the write-on effect
• Breaking down the steps for the advanced write-on effect
• Separating the text to single letters
• Separating the letters to several shapes

2. Animating the Basic Write-On Script Type

• Drawing the paths for the write-on effect
• Adding in the basic write-on effect
• Sequencing the animation
• Animating the fake shadows

3. Adding Secondary Animation and Motion Swish Strokes

• Drawing the paths for the swish strokes
• Designing and animating the swish strokes
• Adding a secondary bounce animation
• Adding shadows and a background