Shape Layer

In this chapter, we'll dive into the concept of Shape Layers in After Effects.

Shape layers are versatile containers that hold paths, strokes, fills, and various other properties, making them fundamental for creating and animating shapes in your projects.

In this chapter, you've learned:

What shape layers are and how to create them;
How to manually add and adjust shapes within a shape layer;
How grouping shapes affects their properties and behavior;
How to apply and adjust fill, stroke, and other properties efficiently.

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Homework

Create a shape layer with a star with 15 peaks, a pink fill, and a brown dashed stroke.
It must look as follows:

1. What happens when you press and hold the shape tool icon in After Effects?

2. What happens when you apply a stroke outside of grouped shapes in a shape layer?

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Cursusinhoud

Adobe After Effects Basics

1. Introduction to Adobe After Effects

Welcome!Understanding the Interface Project Structure Timeline and Layers Transform Properties

2. Basics of Animation

Shape Layer Keyframes Text Layer Masks and Linking Animation Rules Creating Transition Animation Render

3. More Effects

Useful Plugins Adjusment Layer and Pre-Compose Creating Motion Transitions Keylight Final