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How to Create Amazing 2D Text Animations with Animation Composer Plug In

Animation Composer is a powerful and easy-to-use plug in for Adobe After Effects that lets you create stunning motion graphics in minutes. But did you know that you can also use it to animate text in 2D? With the 2D Text Preset Pack, you can access hundreds of presets that will make your text pop, bounce, slide, fade, and more. In this article, we will show you how to use the 2D Text Preset Pack to create amazing 2D text animations with Animation Composer.

Step 1: Install Animation Composer and the 2D Text Preset Pack

Before you can start animating text, you need to install Animation Composer and the 2D Text Preset Pack. You can download Animation Composer for free from here, and the 2D Text Preset Pack from here. Once you have downloaded the files, run the installer and follow the instructions to install them in your After Effects.

Step 2: Create a New Composition and Add Text

Next, you need to create a new composition in After Effects and add some text. To do this, go to Composition > New Composition and choose your desired settings. Then, select the Text Tool and click on the composition to type your text. You can adjust the font, size, color, and alignment of your text in the Character Panel.

Step 3: Apply a Preset from the 2D Text Preset Pack

Now comes the fun part: applying a preset from the 2D Text Preset Pack to your text. To do this, go to Window > Animation Composer to open the Animation Composer panel. Then, click on the Browse Presets button and navigate to the Text Presets > 2D Text Presets folder. Here, you will see a list of categories such as In, Out, Bounce, Elastic, etc. Each category contains several presets that you can preview by hovering over them. To apply a preset, simply drag and drop it onto your text layer in the timeline. You will see a keyframe appear on your text layer indicating that the preset has been applied.

Step 4: Adjust the Timing and Easing of the Animation

Once you have applied a preset, you can adjust the timing and easing of the animation to suit your needs. To do this, select your text layer in the timeline and press U to reveal the keyframes. Then, you can drag the keyframes left or right to change the duration of the animation, or use the Graph Editor to modify the speed and acceleration of the animation. You can also use the Ease and Wizz script (included in Animation Composer) to apply different types of easing curves to your animation.

Step 5: Add More Presets to Create Complex Animations

If you want to create more complex animations, you can add more presets from the 2D Text Preset Pack to your text layer. For example, you can combine an In preset with an Out preset to create a smooth transition between two states of your text. Or, you can use multiple presets from different categories to create a dynamic sequence of movements for your text. The possibilities are endless!

Conclusion

In this article, we have shown you how to use the 2D Text Preset Pack for Animation Composer Plug In to create amazing 2D text animations with After Effects. With this pack, you can save time and effort while creating professional-looking motion graphics for your projects. We hope you enjoyed this tutorial and found it useful. If you have any questions or feedback, feel free to leave a comment below.