In this video tutorial, you'll learn how to create an awesome futuristic HUD (heads-up display) using Adobe After Effects. A HUD is a status bar that shows vital information and stats, commonly found in video games.

If you don't want to create HUD elements yourself, you can download them for free here.

If you're an avid gamer or a video editor looking to create your own futuristic HUD, this tutorial is for you. This is the first part of a two-part series. In Part 1, we'll focus on designing the HUD. In Part 2, we'll cover tracking the HUD against your screen.

Follow this step-by-step guide to add this cool visual effect to your projects, and be sure to watch Part 2 here to complete the process.