Bouncing Text Logo Animation in After Effects | Illustrator to AE Workflow
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Motion Design
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Learn how to animate a professional bouncing text logo in After Effects with a complete Illustrator to AE workflow. In this step-by-step tutorial, you’ll discover how to design your text logo in Illustrator, convert artwork into shape layers, master anchor point placement, animate perfect bounces, and reveal tricky letters with advanced Trim Path & Track Matte techniques. Perfect for YouTube intros, branding, and stunning client projects—no expressions or plugins needed!
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✨ Join my Patreon for exclusive content & early access: https://patreon.com/sheikhsohel/
📥 Download After Effects Project File (AE 2025+): https://www.patreon.com/collection
🎓 Watch More Premium AE Tutorials: https://www.patreon.com/c/sheikhsohel/collections
💼 Business Inquiries & Portfolio: https://www.sheikhsohel.com/
What You’ll Learn:
• Illustrator logo prep: Create Outlines, Ungroup, and Release to Layers (Sequence)
• Import artwork as composition & Convert to Shape Layers in After Effects
• Master anchor point placement, position/scale keyframes, Easy Ease, and Graph Editor curves
• Animate “O” using inner path shrink for realistic squash-and-stretch
• Rig “C” with masked shape layer for unique bouncy effect
• Sequence letters with null controllers for dynamic entrances
• Reveal “U” & “N” using advanced Trim Paths & Track Matte techniques
• Organization tips for editable, ready-to-use AE project files
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:25 Illustrator Logo Prep
01:35 Import & Create Shape Layers in AE
02:35 Bounce Animation for “O” (Graph Editor)
06:10 Animate “C” + Mask Technique
09:10 Null Controllers for Sequencing
11:12 Reveal Animation for “U” and “N”
12:22 Final Assembly & Polish
Project File:
Available with Patreon membership (AE 2025 and newer). Organized comps, grouped layers, custom curves—easy to swap fonts and colors!
Software Used:
• Adobe Illustrator
• Adobe After Effects 2025 or later
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Learn how to animate a professional bouncing text logo in After Effects with a complete Illustrator to AE workflow. In this step-by-step tutorial, you’ll discover how to design your text logo in Illustrator, convert artwork into shape layers, master anchor point placement, animate perfect bounces, and reveal tricky letters with advanced Trim Path & Track Matte techniques. Perfect for YouTube intros, branding, and stunning client projects—no expressions or plugins needed!
🔗 Quick Access Links
✨ Join my Patreon for exclusive content & early access: https://patreon.com/sheikhsohel/
📥 Download After Effects Project File (AE 2025+): https://www.patreon.com/collection
🎓 Watch More Premium AE Tutorials: https://www.patreon.com/c/sheikhsohel/collections
💼 Business Inquiries & Portfolio: https://www.sheikhsohel.com/
What You’ll Learn:
• Illustrator logo prep: Create Outlines, Ungroup, and Release to Layers (Sequence)
• Import artwork as composition & Convert to Shape Layers in After Effects
• Master anchor point placement, position/scale keyframes, Easy Ease, and Graph Editor curves
• Animate “O” using inner path shrink for realistic squash-and-stretch
• Rig “C” with masked shape layer for unique bouncy effect
• Sequence letters with null controllers for dynamic entrances
• Reveal “U” & “N” using advanced Trim Paths & Track Matte techniques
• Organization tips for editable, ready-to-use AE project files
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:25 Illustrator Logo Prep
01:35 Import & Create Shape Layers in AE
02:35 Bounce Animation for “O” (Graph Editor)
06:10 Animate “C” + Mask Technique
09:10 Null Controllers for Sequencing
11:12 Reveal Animation for “U” and “N”
12:22 Final Assembly & Polish
Project File:
Available with Patreon membership (AE 2025 and newer). Organized comps, grouped layers, custom curves—easy to swap fonts and colors!
Software Used:
• Adobe Illustrator
• Adobe After Effects 2025 or later
If you found this helpful, please like, subscribe, and drop your questions in the comments!