Typography Animation with After Effects
A course by Érico Santana , Motion Graphics Designer
Joined June 2020
Discover creative techniques with motion design and bring animated typefaces to life with unique visuals
Joined June 2020
After Effects is a powerful tool that allows us to create captivating texts that come to life, typefaces brimming with originality and style, and digital designs that capture a brand's essence. Alongside motion graphics designer Érico Santana, whose client list includes major brands like Heineken, Banco Itaú, and Comic-Con Experience, learn how to do all that and more while exploring the world of typography animation.
In this course, learn how to animate a phrase in Adobe After Effects using fonts and creative motion design techniques. Discover how to give your texts personality and captivate your audience with unique, professional designs.
What will you learn in this online course?
17 lessons & 10 downloads
- 99% positive reviews (178)
- 6,012 students
- 17 lessons (3h 14m)
- 10 additional resources (1 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: Portuguese, English, Spanish (Latam), French, Italian, Turkish
- Portuguese · Spanish · English · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch · Turkish
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
Recommended software & tools for this course
Adobe After EffectsWhat is this course's project?
Learn how to animate a phrase in Adobe After Effects using fonts and creative motion design techniques.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
This course is suitable for motion graphics designers, video editors, communications students, or anyone who want to learn new creative animation techniques.
Requirements and materials
Basic of knowledge of After Effects is required.
To take this course, you need a computer with After Effects installed. You can download a 7-day free trial from the Adobe website.
New to Adobe After Effects? In that case, we recommend taking Domestika Basics courses to learn how to use the software: Introduction to After Effects.
Reviews
Érico Santana
A course by Érico Santana
Érico Santana is a graphic designer specialized in animation. He found his true calling in motion design as it allows him to combine his two greatest passions: design and illustration.
Through his creative use of motion design techniques in After Effects, Érico not only caught the public's eye, but also the attention of industry-leading companies. He has created content for major Brazilian and international brands like Heineken, Banco Itaú, and Comic-Con Experience (CCXP).
Content
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U1
Introduction
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Presentation
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Influences
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What will we do in the course?
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U2
Animating text in After Effects
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Typography in motion design
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Text Animators
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Text on a Path and CC Cylinder
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Text animation as Shape Layers
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Text Glitch Effect
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U3
Producing a typographic video
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Composition with Text Animators 1
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Composition with Text Animators 2
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Typographic compositions with Glitch
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Typography in a fake 3D environment 1
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Typography in a fake 3D environment 2
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Liquid RGB
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U4
Assembly and finishing
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Mounting
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Texture and finish
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Exporting our video
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FP
Final project
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Typography Animation with After Effects
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FAQs
This is an intermediate-level course, and it’s recommended that you have basic knowledge of graphic design and After Effects to get the most out of the content and exercises.
You’ll need Adobe After Effects installed on your computer, plus basic skills in design tools like Illustrator or Photoshop to fully benefit from the techniques taught.
You’ll master advanced typographic animation techniques, including glitch effects, shape layers, repeaters, masks, custom paths, and how to blend illustration and graphic design into motion design.
The course covers everything from basic setup to advanced techniques like using the Text Animator, keyframes, custom paths, 3D effects (CC Cylinder), and manual animation to craft expressive, innovative effects.
Illustration skills aren’t required, but having some digital illustration knowledge can enhance your projects since the course explores integrating illustration with motion design.
Yes, the course includes hands-on practice creating typographic animations, graphic patterns, and visual effects tailored for advertising and digital platforms.
Absolutely, there are modules focused on text animations with glitch effects, Fractal Noise, RGB Split, and other visual distortions in After Effects.
Adobe After Effects
Corso molto utile. Lo sto seguendo per riprendere le basi di after effects con la tipografia cinetica
es un muy buen curso! pero se recomienda ya traer nociones de AE
Muy bueno el curso importante para ir viendo bases de Fter effects con tipografia!
Muy buen curso, lo recomiendo 100%.
Super bom recomendo