Use Shape Layers and Easing to Create a Complex Wave Animation - Intro to Animation and After Effects

Learn to create a complex wave animation in After Effects using shape layers, tiling, keyframe easing, and blending modes. Follow along as Michael guides you through simple steps to produce a visually stunning result. Discover techniques for action and reaction, masking, graph editor finessing, trim paths, color expansion with blend modes, ball animation, and off-screen masking. Perfect for those looking to enhance their After Effects skills and create eye-catching animations without complicated processes.

Intro
3.1 Wave Animation - Action and Reaction
Creating One Half of the Wave
Masking Animation
Finessing in the Graph Editor
Trim Paths
Using Blend Modes to Expand Colors
Ball Animation
Masking the Wave Off Screen