Creating a Simple and Smooth Professional Title Animation with After Effects
In this tutorial, we will show you how to create a smooth and simple boxed title animation using Adobe After Effects. Follow these steps to achieve a professional-looking title animation.
**Step 1: Create a New Composition**
- Open Adobe After Effects and create a new composition with full HD resolution (1920x1080) and a 30 frame rate.
- Set the background color to white if you plan to use a black box for the title.
**Step 2: Add Your Title**
- Select the Horizontal Type Tool (T) and type in your title.
- Adjust the alignment of your text using the Align panel to center it in the composition.
- Scale your text to fit the frame as desired.
**Step 3: Create the Box for the Title**
- Deselect any layers by clicking in an empty area of the timeline.
- Select the Rectangle Tool (Q) and draw a rectangle around the text, making sure it's slightly larger than the text.
- Adjust the rectangle's position to perfectly surround the text.
**Step 4: Animate the Title**
- Select the text layer and press P to bring up the Position property.
- Click the stopwatch icon to create a keyframe at the starting position.
- Move the playhead forward and adjust the Position value to create the desired animation.
- Right-click the keyframes and select **Keyframe Assistant** > **Easy Ease** to smooth the animation.
- Use the Graph Editor to fine-tune the speed and timing of the animation for a more professional look.
**Step 5: Animate the Box**
- Select the rectangle layer and press P to bring up the Position property.
- Click the stopwatch icon to create a keyframe at the starting position.
- Move the playhead forward and adjust the Position value to match the text animation.
- Right-click the keyframes and select **Keyframe Assistant** > **Easy Ease** to smooth the animation.
- Use the Graph Editor to adjust the speed and timing of the box animation.
**Step 6: Final Adjustments and Rendering**
- Review your animation and make any necessary adjustments to ensure the text and box move smoothly together.
- Once satisfied, render and export your composition by going to **Composition** > **Add to Render Queue**.
- Choose the appropriate settings for your final output and click **Render**.
By following these steps, you can create a smooth and simple boxed title animation using Adobe After Effects. For a detailed, step-by-step guide, watch the full video tutorial.