In this shape layer project, we will duplicate and reuse a lot of elements. We will change the color of the shapes and offset the key frames for complex animated designs. This project will get your feet wet with shape layers; however, there are more advanced features with shape layers that we won't cover. Please feel free to explore after I have introduced the shape layer concept.
We are building a looping lyric video for a fictional children's movie. These types of videos are used on social media to generate excitement about a song or a movie. Understanding how to animate typography in a kinetic way is important in the field of motion graphics. Moving typography helps convey your message in a more entertaining way than static type. Let's get started with shape layers.