Animating Text and Gradients in Photoshop and After Effects

Captivating motion graphics start with strong visual design and seamless animation workflows. If you want to create eye-catching text effects and smooth gradient transitions, understanding how to connect your design assets to motion software is the essential first step. This text-based course guides you through the foundational principles of asset preparation and animation. You will learn how to set up clean typography and modern multi-color gradients, export them efficiently, and apply dynamic motion behaviors to make your text designs stand out. What you'll learn: - Understand core typography principles, gradient color theory, and motion design terminology - Create structured text layouts and custom gradient maps within Photoshop - Prepare and organize your design layers for a seamless import into After Effects - Apply keyframes, easing, and timing principles to animate text and background elements - Implement modern design trends like liquid gradients and smooth kinetic typography - Optimize your workflow using non-destructive editing techniques and efficient rendering setups You will begin by mastering essential design concepts and workspace setup, ensuring you have a solid foundation before moving on to practical techniques. From there, the written guides walk you through step-by-step creation, layering, and motion integration to build polished motion sequences. This course is designed for beginners who want to explore the intersection of graphic design and motion graphics, with no prior animation experience required. Start reading today and learn how to transform static text layouts into engaging motion designs.